JP7049679B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention has a backup function for storing various control information during a game in a storage means when the power supply voltage is cut off, and a RAM for erasing various control information during the game backed up by a predetermined operation at the time of power recovery. Regarding a gaming machine having a clear function.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, can back up various control information during the game when the power supply voltage is cut off, and can restart the game from the state before the power supply is cut off after the power is restored. In addition, it is possible to clear the RAM by erasing various control information during the game that was backed up at the time of power recovery, if necessary.

Generally, the RAM clear is executed when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch, or when there is an abnormality in the stored contents of the RAM when the power is turned on. It is highly unlikely that an abnormality will occur in the stored contents of the RAM during normal game play, and since there is a possibility that fraudulent activity has occurred at the time of occurrence, a symbol display device, a lamp, and a speaker A technique for notifying the RAM clear has been developed in order to widely notify that the RAM has been cleared by using the above (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, in the conventional pachinko machine, various movable objects for directing are used to excite the game. In this type of pachinko machine, when the power is turned on, each moving object for production is returned to the origin position, then a predetermined operation is performed, and the operation of the movable object for production is confirmed to return to the origin position again. (For example, see Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-027827 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-215953

In the conventional pachinko machine, as described above, when the notification that the RAM has been cleared, that is, the "RAM clear operation" is started, the LED, the voice, the movable accessory, the liquid crystal, the effect button, and the like are predetermined. It becomes a notification mode, and it is notified that RAM clear has been executed. In this "RAM clear operation", the input / output states of various operating means can be confirmed, and the operating states of various devices can also be confirmed. Such confirmation work is also performed at the time of shipment from the factory, and there has been a demand for a method that enables efficient and highly flexible confirmation work within a limited "RAM clear operation" period.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to provide a gaming machine capable of efficiently and highly freely performing confirmation work within a limited "RAM clearing operation" period.

The present invention is a gaming machine including a CPU and a RAM forming a storage area for temporarily storing data associated with program processing of the CPU in a control device that controls the game. The gaming machine includes an operating means that can be operated by the player, an effect device that performs a game effect, and a RAM clearing means that initializes the RAM in response to a predetermined RAM clear operation. Then, when the RAM is initialized, the gaming machine shifts to the RAM clear state, and continues the RAM clear state until a predetermined time elapses. Further, in the RAM clear state, the gaming machine notifies that the RAM has been initialized by the effect device performing the effect of the RAM clear mode. Moreover, the input inspection of the operating means is performed by changing the effect of the RAM clearing mode of the effecting device to the specific mode according to the specific operation of the operating means. Further, in the RAM clear state, the gaming machine ends the first state, which ends when at least a predetermined period elapses from the start, and the RAM clear state, which starts after the end of the first state and satisfies a predetermined condition. It is provided with a second state that ends before becoming. The gaming machine has a configuration in which the first state can be terminated even before a predetermined period has elapsed, in response to a specific operation of the operating means . Further, the operating means includes at least a first specific operation and a second specific operation as specific operations. When the first state of the RAM clear state is completed by the first specific operation of the operating means, the effect device executes the notification by the effect of the first RAM clear mode as the effect of the RAM clear mode in the second state. Moreover, when the first state of the RAM clear state is completed by the second specific operation of the operating means, the effect device executes the notification by the effect of the second RAM clear mode as the effect of the RAM clear mode in the second state. Further, when the first state of the RAM clear state is completed by an operation different from the first and second specific operations of the operating means, the effect device is based on the effect of the first and second RAM clear modes in the second state. It is configured to execute notification .

In the present invention, it is desirable to use an LED, a decorative lamp, an image display device, a sound device, and a movable accessory as the effect device. It is desirable that the LED and the decorative lamp notify that the RAM has been initialized by carrying out a predetermined specific lighting as an effect of the RAM clearing mode. It is desirable that the image display device notify that the RAM has been initialized by displaying a predetermined specific image as an effect of the RAM clear mode. It is desirable that the voice device notifies that the RAM has been initialized by a predetermined specific voice as an effect of the RAM clear mode. It is desirable that the movable accessory informs that the RAM has been initialized by performing a predetermined specific operation as an effect of the RAM clearing mode.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the RAM clear state, which also functions as an inspection period, is continued until a specified time elapses. This is set to a sufficient time for the inspection period. Then, the operation means is operated in the first state, and the inspection result is confirmed in the second state. In the present invention, in the RAM clear state, the first state, which is about to shift to the second state later, can be ended early without waiting for the lapse of a predetermined period. That is, depending on the work speed at which the operating means of the operator performing the inspection is operated, the first state can be ended earlier than the elapse of a predetermined period, and the timing for shifting to the second state later can be accelerated. Therefore, the confirmation work during the RAM clearing period, which is carried out at the time of shipment, can be efficiently performed. For example, veteran workers are accustomed to operating the operating means and can operate faster than newcomers, resulting in early termination of the first state and subsequent early confirmation of test results in the second state. Because you can do it, you can move on to the next work sooner.

Further , the gaming machine separately includes the effect of the first RAM clear mode of the effect device and the effect of the second RAM clear mode of the effect device, and the first state is completed by the first specific operation. The mode of notification regarding the RAM clear to be executed differs depending on whether it is terminated by the second specific operation. By operating the operating means by a predetermined operation corresponding to the mode to be confirmed, the operator performing the inspection in this way can obtain the desired effect device within the RAM clearing period, which also has a function as a limited inspection period. By arbitrarily executing the effect of the RAM clear mode, it is possible to realize efficient and highly flexible confirmation work. Further, when the first state is completed by an operation different from the first and second specific operations of the operation means, the effects of the first and second RAM clear modes are executed, so that the operator is inexperienced in the operation. However, even if a specific operation is erroneously operated, the confirmation work can be performed efficiently.

FIG. 1A is a front view of the gaming machine, and FIG. 1B is an enlarged view of a main part showing a cross key arranged on the front surface of the gaming machine. It is a front view of the game board used for a game machine. It is explanatory drawing of a single unit which shows the sword accessory used as a movable accessory in a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of a single unit which shows the shield accessory used as a movable accessory in a gaming machine. It is a rear view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a gaming machine. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of the MPU mounted on the main control device of a gaming machine. It is a table which shows the relationship between a stage setting value and a jackpot probability. It is a table which shows the relationship between a transition mode and a mode value. It is a figure explaining the state transition of the gaming machine at the time of power-on or the power-off occurrence. It is a table which shows the relationship between the transition mode which can shift when RWM is normal, and the operation state of the setting key SW and RWM clear SW at the time of power-on. It is a table which shows the relationship between the transition mode which can shift when RWM is abnormal, and the operation state of the setting key SW and RWM clear SW at the time of power-on. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of the random number generation circuit provided in MPU. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display mode of the pseudo effect symbol which is variablely displayed on the effect symbol display device corresponding to the variation display of the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the error display mode which is displayed on the effect symbol display apparatus when it is determined that the frequency of entering a ball into a normal winning opening is abnormal. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of a power-source board. It is a figure which shows the game specification. It is a flowchart which shows the "start process" which is executed by a main control unit. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "interruption processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows "interruption processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the "input determination process" which is executed in the interrupt process. It is a flowchart which shows the "special figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "Public figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "general figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "normal figure hit-and-miss judgment process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss judgment process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the Few figure pass / fail determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "process at the time of power-off occurrence" executed by the main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the "initial setting process" which is executed in the start process. It is a flowchart which shows the "RWM abnormality determination process" which is executed in the initial setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the "mode value setting process" which is executed in the initial setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the "setting confirmation process" which is executed in the initial setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the "setting change process" which is executed in the initial setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the "game mode transition process" which is executed in the initial setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the "RAM clear operation process" executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "cross key inspection process" which is executed in the RAM clear operation process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "cross key inspection process" which is executed in the RAM clear operation process. It is a flowchart which shows the "effect button inspection process" which is executed in the RAM clear operation process. It is a flowchart which shows the "movable accessory inspection process" which is executed in the RAM clear operation process. It is explanatory drawing about operation confirmation corresponding to the inspection of a cross key. It is 1st explanatory drawing about operation confirmation corresponding to the inspection of a movable accessory. It is a 2nd explanatory diagram about the operation confirmation according to the inspection of a movable accessory. It is a 1st time chart about a RAM clear operation. It is a second time chart about a RAM clear operation. It is a 3rd time chart about a RAM clear operation. It is a 4th time chart about a RAM clear operation. It is a 5th time chart about a RAM clear operation.

〔Example〕
Hereinafter, examples to which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the appearance configuration of the pachinko machine 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

(1. Outline configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1A, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine that a player can play, and is installed in a gaming facility.

(1-1: Front configuration of pachinko machine 1)
The pachinko machine 1 holds each part of the configuration by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame 3 and an inner frame 4 (see FIG. 5) connected via hinges 11 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 4 are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 12. The inner frame 4 is released by inserting a predetermined key into the cylinder lock 12 and operating the key clockwise, and by operating the key counterclockwise with the inner frame 4 opened, the front frame 3 is opened. Is released.

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

An upper plate 34 and a lower plate 35 are arranged in the lower half of the front frame 3. The prize balls that have entered the various prize openings provided in the game board 5 are paid out to the upper plate 34. The lower plate 35 is provided below the upper plate 34 and receives a prize ball overflowing from the upper plate 34. By operating the ball pulling lever (not shown) provided on the lower plate 35, the player can transfer the game balls collected on the lower plate 35 to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game facility. can.

Further, the upper plate 34 is provided with an effect button 37 that can be operated by the player at the center position thereof, and a jog dial 38 provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the effect button 37. Further, on the upper plate 34, a cross key 39 is arranged on the left side of the effect button 37 and the jog dial 38.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the cross key 39 is composed of four operation buttons: a cross key up button 391, a cross key down button 392, a cross key left button 393, and a cross key right button 394.

Further, a firing handle 36 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 35. When the launch handle 36 is operated clockwise, the launch device is activated and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 34 is launched toward the game area 50 (see FIG. 2).

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

(1-2: Configuration of the game board of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 5 is formed with a substantially circular game area 50 surrounded by an outer rail 51 and an inner rail 52, and a large center case 53 is provided in the center of the game area 50. It will be installed. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area, an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 54 is provided in the central portion of the center case 53, and a warp similar to a well-known center case is provided around the LCD panel. A mouth, a warp gutter (game ball passage), a stage, etc. will be provided.

On the left side of the center case 53, a starting port 55 is provided. The normal figure start port 55 is a gate through which a game ball can pass, and when the game ball passes through the normal figure start port 55, a hit / fail determination of a normal symbol (normal figure) is performed.

At the center lower position in the left-right direction of the center case 53, a first special drawing start port 56 that opens upward is provided. The first special figure start port 56 is a start port into which a game ball can always enter, and the pachinko machine 1 has a first special symbol (1st special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first special figure start port 56. Hereinafter, the pass / fail judgment of (referred to as "1st special figure") is executed. Specifically, when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 56, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and the extracted random numbers are stored as the reserved storage of the first special figure.

Further, below the first special drawing starting port 56, a normal electric accessory 57 and a second special drawing starting port 58 are provided. The ordinary electric accessory 57 is an electric accessory that opens and closes the second special figure starting port 58, and when the ordinary electric accessory 57 is closed, the game ball cannot enter the second special figure starting opening 58. .. On the other hand, if it is a hit in the hit / fail judgment of the normal drawing, the ordinary electric accessory 57 is opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball can enter the second special drawing starting port 58. Then, the pachinko machine 1 executes a hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure”) based on the entry of the game ball into the second special figure starting port 58. Specifically, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 58, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and the extracted random numbers are stored as the reserved storage of the second special figure.

Further, below the second special drawing start opening 58, a large winning opening 59 that can be opened and closed by an opening / closing plate is provided. The large winning opening 59 cannot enter a game ball in a state of being closed by an opening / closing plate.

When the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure becomes a big hit, the pachinko machine 1 starts the big hit game. The accessory continuous operation device provided in the pachinko machine 1 continuously operates the special electric accessory during the jackpot game. Then, when the special electric accessory is activated, the large winning opening 59 is opened for a predetermined time. As a result, the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 59.

At the lower left side of the game area 50, a plurality of ordinary winning openings 60, which are winning openings whose winning rate does not change, are provided. Then, at the bottom of the game area 50, the game balls that did not enter the various start ports and various winning openings described above are taken in, and the game balls are discharged from the game area 50 to the back surface side of the game board 5. Is provided.

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

On the game board 5, a sword accessory 81 is arranged as a movable accessory that operates according to the effect at a position along the left edge of the center case 53. The sword accessory 81 is usually arranged at a standby position along the left edge of the center case 53 (a state in which the sword accessory 81 is housed in the center case 53). The sword accessory 81 is provided so as to be movable from the standby position to an operating position (virtual line) projecting from the standby position to the front side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54 during operation.

Further, on the game board 5, a shield accessory 82 is arranged at a position along the right edge of the center case 53 as a movable accessory that operates according to the effect. The shield accessory 82 is usually arranged in a standby position along the right edge of the center case 53. The shield accessory 82 is provided so as to be movable from the standby position to the operating position protruding from the standby position to the front side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54 at the time of operation.

The configuration of the sword accessory 81 and its driving mechanism will be described with reference to FIG. The lower end 815 of the sword accessory 81 is pivotally attached to the left edge of the center case 53. In the sword accessory 81, the sword gear 813 is rotationally driven by the sword accessory motor 811 as a power source. The sword accessory 81 is configured to be swingable in the left-right direction between the standby position and the operating position with the lower end portion 815 as a fulcrum by the operation of the sword gear 813 and the sword rack 814 interlocking with the sword gear 813. ing. The sword accessory sensor 812 detects that the sword accessory 81 is in the standby position.

The configuration of the shield accessory 82 and its driving mechanism will be described with reference to FIG. In the shield accessory 82, the lower end portion 826 of the arm portion 823 is axially attached to the right edge portion of the center case 53. In the shield accessory 82, the shield gear 824 is rotationally driven by the shield accessory motor 821 as a power source. The shield accessory 82 is configured to be swingable in the left-right direction between the standby position and the operating position with the lower end portion 826 as a fulcrum by the operation of the shield gear 824 and the shield rack 825 interlocking with the shield gear 824. ing. The shield accessory sensor 822 detects that the shield accessory 82 is in the standby position.

(1-3: Back side configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 5, the inner frame 4 is provided with a ball tank 41, a tank rail 42, and a payout unit 43, and the payout unit 43 is provided with a payout device (not shown) for paying out game balls. Game balls are stored in the ball tank 41, and when the game balls enter the various winning openings provided in the game board 5, the payout unit 43 pays out a predetermined number of game balls from the ball tank 41 as prize balls. The paid-out game ball is paid out to the upper plate 34 via the tank rail 42. The payout unit 43 also pays out the ball for rent based on the operation to the lending button 71. Further, on the right side of the ball tank 41, an external connection terminal board 161 for sending a signal indicating a game state and a game result to a hall computer HC (see FIG. 4) or a test firing test device (not shown) is provided.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 100, a payout control device 110, a sub-integrated control device 120, an effect symbol control device 130, a launch control device 140 (see FIG. 6), and a power supply board 150 are provided. The main control device 100, the sub-integrated control device 120, and the effect symbol control device 130 are provided on the game board 5, while the payout control device 110, the launch control device 140, and the power supply board 150 are provided on the inner frame 4. The launch control device 140 is provided below the payout control device 110. Further, the power supply board 150 is provided with a power supply SW 155 that is operated when the power supply of the pachinko machine 1 is switched on or off.

Further, the main control device 100 is provided with the RWM clear SW101 and the setting key SW102. The RWM clear SW101 is mainly operated when clearing game information or the like stored in the RWM 330 (RAM) built in the main control device 100. The RWM clear SW101 may be provided on the payout control device 110 or the power supply board 150.

The setting key SW102 is a key switch mechanism that is turned on by rotating the key inserted in the keyhole in one direction. The pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function that can change the setting of the jackpot probability by the operation of the employees of the gaming facility, and the employees of the gaming facility turn on the power with the setting key SW102 turned on. By inputting, it is possible to change the setting of the jackpot probability and confirm the setting. The RWM clear SW101 is also operated when changing the setting of the jackpot probability.

Further, the main control device 100 is provided with a performance display device 103 including four 7-segment LED displays. By providing the performance display device 103 on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 can arrange the performance display device 103 at a position invisible to the player during the game.

For example, the performance display device 103 displays the game performance. The game performance is an index calculated by the main control device 100 and indicating the degree of gambling in a predetermined period. The main control device 100 calculates the game performance and displays the calculated game performance on the performance display device 103.

The performance display device 103 mainly displays a "base value" as the game performance. The "base value" indicates the ratio of the "number of balls paid out in the normal game" to the "number of outs in the normal game". The "number of outs in normal game" is changed from "total number of outs (total number of game balls fired to the game area 50 regardless of the game state)" to "big hit game state and privilege game state (probability change state and time saving state)". ) Is the number of outs excluding "the number of outs". On the other hand, the "number of balls paid out in the normal state" is changed from "total number of balls paid out (number of prize balls paid out regardless of the game state)" to "number of balls paid out in the jackpot game state and the privilege game state". It is the number of prize balls excluding.

Further, the performance display device 103 can display various game performances in addition to the "base value". For example, the performance display device 103 has a "feature ratio" indicating the ratio of the "number of balls paid out by the accessory" to the "total number of balls paid out" and the "number of balls paid out by the continuous bonus" to the "total number of balls paid out". The "continuous accessory ratio" indicating the ratio of the above may be displayed.

Further, as the game performance, the performance display device 103 has a "short-time ball ejection rate" indicating the ratio of the "total number of balls to be paid out" to the "total number of outs in the last 1 hour" and "total outs in the last 10 hours". The "medium time ball ejection rate" indicating the ratio of the "total number of balls to be paid out" to the "number" may be displayed.

Further, as the game performance, the performance display device 103 has a "high base payout rate" indicating the ratio of the total number of balls to be paid out in the award game state to the total number of outs in the award game state, and the total number of payouts within a predetermined time. Alternatively, the "winning ball rate by winning opening" indicating the ratio of the "number of winning balls to each winning opening" to the "total number of outs" may be displayed.

Furthermore, the performance display device 103 has a "normal state" with respect to a "number of balls paid out" indicating the number of balls paid out within a certain period of time and a "value obtained by multiplying the total number of outs by a predetermined coefficient 1" as game performance. "Base approximation" showing the ratio of "number of payout balls" and "high base approximation value" showing the ratio of "number of payout balls in the privileged game state" to "value obtained by multiplying the total number of outs by a predetermined coefficient 2" Etc. may be displayed.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can display a wide variety of gaming performances on the performance display device 103, so that employees of the gaming facility and the like can more accurately grasp the gaming performance of the pachinko machine 1. , When the pachinko machine 1 is illegally modified, the illegality can be easily detected.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the payout control device 110 is provided with a fraud notification lamp 111 for notifying the employees of the amusement facility that the fraud has occurred. The fraud notification lamp 111 turns on the LED when the main control device 100 determines that there is a fraud.

For example, in the present embodiment, when the number of game balls entered into the normal winning opening 60 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) is 2 or more more than the specified number (for example, 10) in the main control device 100. , It is determined that the frequency of entering the normal winning opening 60 is abnormal and the fraud has been committed. At this time, the main control device 100 transmits an unauthorized notification command to the payout control device 110 and the sub-integrated control device 120.

Then, when the payout control device 110 receives the fraud notification command, the fraud notification lamp 111 is turned on. Further, when the sub-integrated control device 120 receives the fraudulent notification command, the frame-side decorative lamp 33 is turned on or blinks, and an error notification is performed by voice output from the speaker 32 or the like. Further, the effect symbol control device 130 that has received the fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 120 displays an error (warning display) to the effect symbol display device 54 to the effect that the fraud has been performed (see FIG. 15).

In this embodiment, the main control device 100 determines that fraud has been performed when the number of game balls entered into the normal winning opening 60 exceeds the specified number within a predetermined time. However, it is not limited to this. That is, the main control device 100 may determine that the fraud has been performed when the number of game balls that have entered the various start openings and the large winning openings 59 exceeds the predetermined number within a predetermined time.

(1-4: Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When the game ball enters the normal drawing start port 55, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the normal symbol, and makes a hit / fail judgment based on the extracted random number values. Based on the result of this pass / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the normal map on the normal symbol display device 62C, and performs the definite display after a predetermined time.

Then, if the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit, the pachinko machine 1 drives the ordinary electric accessory 57 to open the second special figure start port 58. The opening time and the number of times of opening the second special figure starting port 58 by the ordinary electric accessory 57 is 0.2 seconds × 1 time in the normal state, and 2 in the privileged gaming state (probability change state and time saving state) which is advantageous for the player. It is set to seconds x 1 time.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 56, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure, and uses the extracted random values as the hold memory of the first special figure. Store a predetermined number. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a pass / fail determination based on the random value stored on hold. Based on the result of this hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 62A, and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 400 (see FIG. 14) corresponding to the first special figure on the effect symbol display device 54, and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time.

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 58, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the second special figure, and the extracted random numbers are used in the second special figure. A predetermined number is stored as hold storage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail determination based on the random value of the second special figure stored on hold. Based on this hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the second special figure on the second special figure display device 62B, and confirms the second special figure after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 400 corresponding to the second special symbol on the effect symbol display device 54, and confirms the pseudo-effect symbol 400 after a lapse of a predetermined time.

The variable display and the definite display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed small in the corners of the game board 5. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo effect display by the pseudo effect symbol 400 corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 54 provided in the center of the game area 50, and the player performs the pseudo effect display through the pseudo effect display. The result of the hit / fail judgment is notified to. The pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of three pseudo-effect symbols 400 in the pseudo-effect display, and if the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the three pseudo-effect symbols 400 are stopped at the same symbol. Further, the pachinko machine 1 performs a reach effect in which two pseudo-effect symbols 400 are stopped at the same symbol and the remaining one pseudo-effect symbol 400 is variablely displayed in the pseudo-effect display, thereby making a big hit in the hit / fail determination. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of becoming.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 moves the sword accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82 between the standby position and the operating position, respectively, along with the reach effect, and the player expects that the pachinko machine 1 will be a big hit in the hit / fail judgment. I am trying to increase it.

Here, the pachinko machine 1 gives priority to the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure over the hit / miss judgment of the first special figure regardless of the order of entry into the first special figure start port 56 and the second special figure start port 58. conduct. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special figure, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure is made after the fluctuation of the second special figure is stopped and there is no hold memory of the second special figure. Will be done.

When a big hit is obtained in either the first special figure or the second special figure, the pachinko machine 1 determines the big hit type and the big hit symbol, and displays the change of the big hit symbol on the effect symbol display device 54 and displays the big hit symbol on the effect symbol display device 54. A confirmation display is made and a jackpot game (special game) is started. Also at this time, the sword accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82 are each operated to excite the jackpot game.

During this jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the jackpot 59. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1, the number of game balls entered when a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening 59 or after the opening of the large winning opening 59 is started is the specified number of winnings ( When the number of pachinko machines reaches 10 in this embodiment), a series of actions such as closing the large winning opening 59 is performed a predetermined number of times.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called probability variable machine, and is roughly classified into two gaming states: a gaming state in which the large winning opening 59 is closed and a gaming state in which the large winning opening 59 is open. Further, the gaming state in which the large winning opening 59 is closed includes two gaming states, a normal state (low probability state) and a probabilistic state (high probability state) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The probability change state is a gaming state in which the probability of becoming a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is set higher than the normal state. Further, in the probabilistic state, the opening time of the second special figure starting port 58, which is opened by the normal electric accessory 57 when the normal symbol is hit, is extended as compared with the normal time.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes two types of jackpots, a probabilistic jackpot and a normal jackpot. The pachinko machine 1 selects a probabilistic symbol as a jackpot symbol when a probabilistic jackpot is determined by the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the probable change state after the big hit game. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 selects a non-probability variable symbol as the jackpot symbol when a normal jackpot is obtained in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, after the big hit game, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure is shortened, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 57 is shortened from the normal state. Move to the state. In this time-saving state, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of fluctuation display of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure performed within a fixed time.

(2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 6 omits the illustration of a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, and the like that merely relay signals. The main control device 100, the payout control device 110, the sub-integrated control device 120, and the effect symbol control device 130 all include a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, an input port, an output port, and the like. Each CPU starts a program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM based on an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and executes various controls. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the launch control device 140 is not provided with the CPU, ROM, RWM, etc., but the launch control device 140 may be provided with the CPU, ROM, RWM, or the like.

(2-1: Main controller 100)
As shown in FIG. 6, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly configured around the main control device 100 that controls the game. The main control device 100 is electrically connected to the hall computer HC or a test firing test device (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal board 162 and the external connection terminal board 161. Then, the output signal from the main control device 100 is sent to the hall computer HC or the test firing test device via the back wiring relay terminal board 162 and the external connection terminal board 161.

The main control device 100 includes a front frame opening SW201 for detecting whether or not the front frame 3 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 162, and an inner frame 4 (see FIG. 5). The inner frame opening SW202 that detects whether or not is open is connected. The front frame opening SW201 and the inner frame opening SW202 output their respective detection signals to the main control device 100.

Further, the main control device 100 has a first start port SW203 and a second special figure start port for detecting entry into the first special figure start port 56 (see FIG. 2) via the game board relay terminal plate 163. Second start port SW204 for detecting entry into 58 (see FIG. 2), normal start opening SW205 for detecting entry into the normal figure start port 55 (see FIG. 2), normal winning opening 60 (see FIG. 2). ) Is connected to the normal winning opening SW206 for detecting the entry into the large winning opening 59 (see FIG. 2), the count SW207 for counting the number of balls entering the large winning opening 59, and the out opening SW208 for detecting the game ball captured in the out opening 61. Will be done. The first start port SW203, the second start port SW204, the normal start port SW205, the normal winning port SW206, the count SW207, and the out port SW208 output their respective detection signals to the main control device 100.

Further, the main control device 100 drives the large winning opening solenoid 209 via the game board relay terminal plate 163, controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 59 (see FIG. 2), and drives the universal motor solenoid 210. Then, the opening / closing control of the normal electric accessory 57 (see FIG. 2) is performed.

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

(2-1-1: Schematic configuration of MPU300)
Here, the MPU 300 (Micro Processing Unit) mounted on the main control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 7, the MPU 300 mainly includes a CPU 310, a ROM 320, a RAM 330, a counter circuit 340, a timer circuit 350, and a random number circuit 360. Each of the CPU 310, ROM 320, RAM 330, counter circuit 340, timer circuit 350 and random number circuit 360 is connected via the internal bus 301, and the internal bus 301 is provided in the pachinko machine 1 via the external bus interface 302. It is connected to various SWs and various devices so that it can communicate (see FIG. 6).

(2-1-2: ROM320)
In the ROM 320, the first special figure hit / miss determination table 321a, the first special figure symbol selection table 322a, the first special figure variation pattern selection table 323a, the second special figure hit / miss judgment table 321b, and the first The 2 special figure symbol selection table 322b, the 2nd special figure variation pattern selection table 323b, and the reach determination table 324 are stored.

The hit / fail determination table 321a for the first special figure is used for the hit / miss determination of the first special figure. The hit / fail determination table 321a for the first special figure includes a plurality of hit / fail determination tables that can be used properly according to the game state and the stage setting value described later. The symbol selection table 322a for the first special symbol is used when determining the symbol to be definitely displayed on the first special symbol display device 62A as a result of the hit / miss determination of the first special symbol. The variation pattern selection table 323a for the first special figure is used when selecting the variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the first special figure display device 62A. The variation pattern selection table 323a for the first special figure includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that are used properly according to the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure, the game state during execution, and the like.

The hit / fail determination table 321b for the second special figure is used for the hit / miss determination of the second special figure. The second special figure winning / failing determination table 321b includes a plurality of winning / failing determination tables that can be used properly according to the game state, the setting stage value, and the like. The second special symbol symbol selection table 322b is used when determining a symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 62B as a result of the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol. The variation pattern selection table 323b for the second special figure is used when selecting the variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the second special figure display device 62B. The variation pattern selection table 323b for the second special figure includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that are used properly according to the result of the hit / fail determination of the second special figure, the game state during execution, and the like.

The reach determination table 324 is used for determining whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct or not. The reach determination table 324 is a pseudo-effect symbol 400 (see FIG. 14) that is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54 in accordance with the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure, and the pseudo-effect symbol 400 showing a deviation after the reach effect. Is used to determine whether or not to perform a reach-out effect.

Further, the ROM 320 further stores a normal drawing hit / miss determination table 321c, a normal drawing symbol selection table 322c, and a normal drawing variation pattern selection table 323c. The hit / fail determination table 321c for ordinary symbols is used for hit / fail determination of ordinary symbols. The symbol selection table 322c for ordinary symbols is used when determining a symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 62C as a result of determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not. The fluctuation pattern selection table 323c for ordinary figures is used when selecting a fluctuation pattern to be variablely displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 62C.

(2-1-3: RWM330)
The RWM 330 has a hold storage area 331 for a first special figure, a hold storage area 332 for a second special figure, a hold storage area 333 for a normal figure, a probability variation counter 334, a time reduction counter 335, and a stage setting value storage area. 336 and the mode value storage area 337 are stored.

The reserved storage area 331 for the first special figure stores the number of reserved balls of the first special figure, and the reserved storage area 332 for the second special figure stores the number of reserved balls of the second special figure. The reserved storage area 333 for the normal figure stores the number of reserved balls in the normal figure. The upper limit of the number of reserved balls stored in the reserved storage area 331 for the first special figure, the reserved storage area 332 for the second special figure, and the reserved storage area 333 for the normal drawing is four.

The probability variation counter 334 is used to count the probability variation number M. As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 becomes a probabilistic jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability of becoming a big hit in the hit / fail judgment after the jackpot game ends is higher than in the normal state (low probability state). It shifts to a high probability change state (high probability state). At this time, a predetermined value (10000 in this embodiment) is set in the probability variation counter 334 as the value of the probability variation number M. The value of the probability variation number M decreases by 1 each time the hit / fail determination is performed, and when the probability variation number M becomes 0, the gaming state shifts from the probability variation state to the normal state. The RWM 330 is provided with a probability change flag indicating that the game state is a probability change state. This probability change flag is set to "1" when the game state is the probability change state, and is set to "0" when the game state is not the probability change state.

The time reduction counter 335 is used to count the number of time reductions N. As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 becomes a normal jackpot in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the time saving state after the jackpot game is completed. At this time, a predetermined value (10000 or 100 in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter 335 as the value of the time reduction frequency N. The value of the time reduction number N decreases by 1 each time the hit / fail determination is performed, and when the time reduction number N becomes 0, the gaming state shifts from the time reduction state to the normal state. The RWM 330 is provided with a time saving flag indicating that the gaming state is the time saving state. This time saving flag is set to "1" when the gaming state is the time saving state, and is set to "0" when the gaming state is not the time saving state.

(2-1-4: Stage setting value)
The stage setting value storage area 336 stores the stage setting value, which is a value related to the jackpot probability in the hit / fail determination. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 sets the stage setting values 1 to 6 divided into 6 stages according to the jackpot probability in the hit / fail determination in the stage setting value storage area 336. Then, the main control device 100 determines the hit / fail determination table used in the hit / miss determination of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the step set value stored in the step set value storage area 336.

As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, when the stage setting value stored in the stage setting value storage area 336 is “1”, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/300, and in the probable change state. The jackpot probability of is set to 1/30. Further, when the stage setting value is "2" in the stage setting value storage area 336, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/290, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/29. When the stage setting value is "3" in the stage setting value storage area 336, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/280, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/28. ..

Similarly, when the stage setting value is set to "4", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/270, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/27, and the stage setting. When the value is set to "5", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/260, the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/26, and the step setting value is "6". When set to, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/250, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/25.

In this embodiment, the step setting value is linked to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state, but is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, one of the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is constant regardless of the stage setting value, and only one of them is changed according to the stage setting value. May be. Further, when the stage setting value is changed, the pachinko machine 1 may increase either the jackpot probability in the normal state or the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state while decreasing the other.

Here, the specifications are such that the main control device 100 sets a value from "1 to 6" as the stage setting value to be stored in the stage setting value storage area 336, whereas the pachinko machine 1 has the stage setting value. It is also possible to set a value other than "1 to 6" as the stage setting value to be stored in the storage area 336. Then, the main control device 100 determines that some fraudulent activity or an abnormality of the RWM 330 has occurred when a value other than "1 to 6" is stored in the stage setting value storage area 336. In this case, it is desirable that the main control device 100 notifies the employees of the amusement facility and the like by using the fraud notification lamp 111 and the like.

(2-1-5: Transition mode)
The mode value storage area 337 stores a "mode value" indicating which of the four transition modes the pachinko machine 1 transitions to after the power is turned on.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and the predetermined preparation process is completed, the pachinko machine 1 has a "game mode", a "setting confirmation mode", and a "setting change mode". And, it shifts to one of the transition modes of "game stop mode".

The game mode is a transition mode set when the pachinko machine 1 is in a playable state. In addition, the game mode is a "backup recovery mode" in which the backup data saved in the RWM 330 is restored when the power is cut off immediately before and then shifts to the game mode, and the backup data saved in the RWM 330 when the power is cut off immediately before. Includes "RWM clear mode" that shifts to the game mode after erasing. When the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "0", the main control device 100 shifts to the game mode.

The setting confirmation mode is a transition mode set when an employee of the gaming facility or the like confirms the stage setting value currently set in the pachinko machine 1. The setting change mode is a transition mode set when changing the stage setting value set in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 disables the game when the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode is set as the transition mode.

Further, when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "1", the main control device 100 shifts to the setting confirmation mode, and when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "2". , The main control device 100 shifts to the setting change mode. Then, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode are terminated when a predetermined operation is performed by an employee of the amusement facility or the like. After the end of the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode, the main control device 100 shifts to the game mode and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 337.

The setting confirmation mode, setting change mode, and game stop mode are transition modes that can be transitioned only when the power is turned on. That is, the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to a transition mode other than the game mode after shifting to either the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode after the power is turned on. Further, the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to any of the setting confirmation mode, the setting change mode, and the game stop mode after shifting to the gaming mode.

The game stop mode is a transition mode set when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 330. When the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, "3" is stored as the mode value in the mode value storage area 337.

(2-1-6: Relationship between operation when power is turned on and transition mode)
Here, when an employee of the amusement facility or the like selects a transition mode to be set for the pachinko machine 1 after the power is turned on, an operation performed at the same time as the power is turned on will be described. Employees of the gaming facility or the like can select a mode for shifting to the pachinko machine 1 after the power is turned on by performing the following predetermined operations at the same time as the power is turned on.

Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the setting key SW102 provided in the main control device 100 turned on. On the other hand, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the setting key SW102 turned off, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game mode.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the RWM clear mode or the setting change mode when the power is turned on while pushing down the RWM clear SW101 provided in the main control device 100 (in the state of being turned ON). At this time, the main control device 100 erases the backup data saved in the RWM 330 at the time of the immediately preceding power failure before shifting to the game mode or the setting change mode. On the other hand, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the RWM clear SW101 turned off, the pachinko machine 1 restores the backup data saved in the RWM 330 when the power is cut off immediately before shifting to the game mode. ..

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the main control device 100 switches the power to ON while the setting key SW102 is OFF and the RWM clear SW101 is OFF, the backup is restored. After the execution, the mode shifts to the game mode (arrow <1> shown in FIG. 10).

Further, when the main control device 100 switches the power supply SW155 to ON while the setting key SW102 is OFF and the RWM clear SW101 is ON, the main control device 100 shifts to the game mode after executing the clear processing of the RWM330 (FIG. 10). Arrow <2>).

On the other hand, when the main control device 100 switches the power supply SW155 to ON while the setting key SW102 is ON and the RWM clear SW101 is OFF, the main control device 100 shifts to the setting confirmation mode (arrow <3> shown in FIG. 10). .. Then, when the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF while the transition mode is set to the setting confirmation mode, the main control device 100 executes a notification process indicating that the backup has been restored, and then shifts to the game mode.

Further, when the main control device 100 switches the power supply SW155 to ON while the setting key SW102 is ON and the RWM clear SW101 is ON, the main control device 100 shifts to the setting change mode (arrow <4> shown in FIG. 10). .. Then, when the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF while the transition mode is set to the setting change mode, the main control device 100 executes a notification process indicating that the RWM 330 has been cleared, and then shifts to the game mode. ..

Here, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 330, the main control device 100 needs to clear the RWM 330 and reset the stage setting value. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 shifts to the game stop mode when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 330.

In this regard, as shown in FIG. 12, the game stop mode takes precedence over the backup return mode, the RWM clear mode, and the setting confirmation mode. That is, even if the main control device 100 operates the RWM clear SW101 and the setting key SW102 so as to shift to the backup return mode, the RWM clear mode, or the setting confirmation mode when the power is turned on, the main control device 100 is the RWM330. If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in, the game shifts to the game stop mode.

On the other hand, the setting change mode has priority over the game stop mode. That is, when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game stop mode, the employees of the gaming facility operate the RWM clear SW101 and the setting key SW102 so as to shift to the setting change mode at the same time when the power is turned on, and the step setting value is set. Reset and clear RWM330 are executed. As a result, the employees of the gaming facility and the like can return the pachinko machine 1 to a playable state.

Specifically, when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game stop mode, the employees of the game facility first turn off the power once. After that, when the power is turned on again, the employee of the amusement facility switches the power SW155 to ON with the setting key SW102 turned ON and the RWM clear SW101 turned ON. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the setting change mode. Then, the employee of the amusement facility sets a desired stage setting value in the setting change mode, and ends the setting change mode. As a result, in the pachinko machine 1, the stage setting value is reset and the RWM330 is cleared, and the transition mode is set to the game mode.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, when an abnormality occurs in the RWM 330, the power supply SW 155 is switched to ON with the setting key SW 102 ON and the RWM clear SW 101 ON (shown in FIG. 10). Except for the arrow <4>), the game shifts to the game stop mode (arrow <5> shown in FIG. 10). In this case, the pachinko machine 1 cannot shift from the game stop mode to the game mode, and there is no option other than shifting to the power cutoff process. By resetting the set value and executing the clearing process of the RWM 330, the pachinko machine 1 can be put into a playable state.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the power cutoff process is performed during the setting change mode, the mode that shifts after the power is turned on is the setting key SW102 and RWM when it is determined that there is no abnormality in the RWM330 at the time of turning on the power. It is configured to be in the setting change mode regardless of the operation content of the clear SW101 (arrow <4> shown in FIG. 10). However, in this case, when the main control device 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 330 at the time of turning on the power, if the setting change mode is not selected in the operation at the time of turning on the power, the pachinko machine 1 is a game. The mode shifts to the stop mode (arrow <5> shown in FIG. 10).

In this regard, the main control device 100 presses the setting key SW102 when the power cutoff process is performed before the setting change mode termination process is performed (that is, before the setting key SW102 is switched from ON to OFF). Lock. Therefore, the setting key SW102 is inevitably set to ON when the power is turned on after the power off processing is performed during the setting change mode. In this case, even if the RWM clear SW101 is not set to ON when the power is turned on, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the setting change mode if there is no abnormality in the RWM330. In this case, even if an abnormality occurs in the RWM330 and the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, the employees of the game facility can change the setting after turning on the power by turning on the power while pushing down the RWM clear SW101. You can switch to the mode.

The stage setting value stored in the stage setting value storage area 336 is not erased even if the clearing process of the RWM 330 is executed. On the other hand, the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is erased by the clearing process of the RWM 330.

In this regard, the CPU 310 is provided with a general-purpose register 311. Then, the main control device 100 stores the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 in the general-purpose register 311 before executing the clearing process of the RWM 330. As a result, even if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is erased by the clearing process of the RWM 330, the main control device 100 refers to the general-purpose register 311 to obtain the mode value storage area when a power failure occurs. The mode value stored in 337 can be confirmed.

(2-1-7: Display of stage setting value)
The performance display device 103 also serves as a device that displays a step setting value when a setting confirmation mode or a setting change mode is set as a transition mode.

That is, when the setting confirmation mode is set as the transition mode, the performance display device 103 lights and displays the currently set stage setting value on the performance display unit 103a. Specifically, the performance display device 103 lights and displays "---" on the identification display unit 103b, and lights and displays any one of "-1" to "-6" on the performance display unit 103a. For example, if the currently set stage setting value is "3", the performance display device 103 displays "---3" as the stage setting value.

Further, when the setting change mode is set as the transition mode, the performance display device 103 blinks and displays the temporarily set stage setting value on the performance display unit 103a. For example, when the temporarily set step setting value is "5", "---5" is blinking and displayed on the performance display device 103.

Subsequently, the procedure for changing the stage setting value will be described. When the setting change mode is set as the transition mode, the main control device 100 blinks and displays the stage setting value temporarily set in the performance display device 103. Then, the main control device 100 adds 1 to the temporarily set step setting value each time the RWM clear SW101 is pressed. For example, if the RWM clear SW101 is pushed down once when the temporarily set stage setting value is "5", the temporarily set stage setting value is switched from "5" to "6" and the performance display device 103 is used. The display of "is switched from" --- 5 "to" --- 6 ".

Further, when the RWM clear SW101 is pushed down once when the temporarily set stage setting value is "6", the temporarily set stage setting value is switched to "1" and the display of the performance display device 103 is displayed. It switches from "--6" to "---1". That is, in the pachinko machine 1 in this embodiment, the upper limit of the stage setting value that can be set is "6". Therefore, when the RWM clear SW101 is pushed down once while the temporarily set step setting value is "6", "1", which is the lower limit of the settable step setting value, is temporarily set as the step setting value. To.

(2-1-8: Counter circuit)
Returning to FIG. 7, the description of the MPU 300 will be continued. The counter circuit 340 performs time counting processing of various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1, and the timer circuit 350 performs time counting processing of various timers provided in the pachinko machine 1. For example, the timer circuit 350 includes a variation time timer 351 in which the variation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is set according to the selected variation pattern. The main control device 100 displays the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure until the variable time timer 351 becomes 0, and when the variable time timer 351 becomes 0, the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed. Display.

(2-1-9: Random number circuit 360)
The random number circuit 360 generates a hardware random number used in the processing performed by the main control device 100. Examples of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 360 include a random number for jackpot determination used for determining whether the first special figure and the second special figure are correct, and a random number for hit determination used for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not. Then, the main control device 100 determines the hit / fail when the extracted random number for jackpot determination matches the random number value set in the first special figure hit / fail determination table 321a or the second special figure hit / fail determination table 321b. Judge that the result is a big hit.

When the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 56, the main control device 100 stores the extracted random number for determining the jackpot in the first special figure reserved storage area 331. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 58, the main control device 100 stores the extracted random number for determining the jackpot in the second special figure reserved storage area 332. Further, when the game ball enters the normal drawing start port 55, the main control device 100 stores the extracted random number for hit determination in the normal drawing reserved storage area 333.

The random number circuit 360 generates a random number 1 for determining a jackpot symbol and a random number 2 for determining a jackpot used for selecting a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 62A or the second special symbol display device 62B. Then, the main control device 100 sets the extracted random number 1 for determining the jackpot symbol and the random number 2 for determining the jackpot symbol, and the random number values set in the first special symbol symbol selection table 322a or the second special symbol symbol selection table 322b. Based on the above, the special symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display device 62A or the second special figure display device 62B is determined.

Similarly, the random number circuit 360 generates a hit determination random number used for selecting a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C. Then, the main control device 100 determines the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C based on the extracted random number for determining the winning symbol and the random number value set in the normal symbol symbol selection table 322c.

Further, the random number circuit 360 generates a reach determination random number used for determining whether or not to perform the reach out-of-reach effect. Then, the main control device 100 determines whether or not to perform the reach out-of-reach effect based on the extracted random number for reach determination and the random number value set in the reach determination table 324.

Further, the random number circuit 360 uses a random number 1 for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern and a random number 2 for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern used for selecting a fluctuation pattern to be variablely displayed on the first special figure display device 62A or the second special figure display device 62B. Generate. Then, the main control device 100 includes the extracted random number 1 for determining the special figure variation pattern, the random number 2 for determining the special figure variation pattern, and the first special figure variation pattern selection table 323a or the second special figure variation pattern selection table 323b. Based on the random number value set in, the fluctuation pattern to be variablely displayed on the first special figure display device 62A or the second special figure display device 62B is determined.

Further, the random number circuit 360 generates a random number for determining a normal map variation pattern used for selecting a variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 62C. Then, the main control device 100 displays a variation pattern on the normal symbol display device 62C based on the extracted random number 2 for determining the variation pattern and the random number value set in the variation pattern selection table 323c for the interface. decide.

As shown in FIG. 13, the random number circuit 360 includes a random number generation circuit 361, three random number value registers 362A to 362C, a random number value capture register 363, and a random number latch flag registers 364A to 364C. The random number generation circuit 361 is activated at the same time as the MPU 300 is energized, and updates the random number value at a timing obtained by appropriately dividing the system clock signal (SCLK) from the timer circuit 350 (see FIG. 7).

Each of the random number value registers 362A to 362C stores the random number value generated by the random number generation circuit 361. The random number value capture register 363 is used when designating the random number value registers 362A to 362C for storing the random number value. For example, when the random value is stored in the random value register 362A, the main controller 100 sets "1" in the random value capture register 363. Similarly, the main controller 100 sets "2" in the random number value capture register 363 when storing the random number value in the random number value register 362B, and stores the random number value in the random number value register 362C. Set "3" in the capture register 363.

The random number latch flag registers 364A to 364C indicate whether or not a random number value is captured in the respective random number value registers 362A to 362C. Specifically, when a random number value is taken into the random number value registers 362A to 362C, the main controller 100 sets "1" in the corresponding random number latch flag registers 364A to C. Then, when the main control device 100 refers to the random number values stored in each of the random number value registers 362A to 362C, the main control device 100 sets "0" in the referenced random number latch flag registers 364A to C. As a result, the main control device 100 can grasp whether or not the random number values are stored in the respective random number value registers 362A to 362C.

(2-2: Payout control device 110)
Returning to FIG. 6, the payout control device 110 will be described. The payout control device 110 is connected to the main control device 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout control device 110 is connected to the front frame open SW201 and the inner frame open SW202 via the payout relay terminal plate 165 and the back wiring relay terminal board 162. Then, the payout control device 110 transmits information about the prize ball, information about the open / closed state of the front frame 3 and the inner frame 4, and the like to the hall computer HC or the test firing test device (not shown) via the external connection terminal board 161. .. Further, the payout control device 110 transmits a launch stop signal for stopping the launch of the game ball to the launch control device 140, if necessary.

Further, the payout control device 110 is connected to the ball-out SW211 that detects that the ball tank 41 (see FIG. 5) is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 162. When the ball out SW211 detects that the ball tank 41 (see FIG. 5) is empty, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 110.

Further, the payout control device 110 is connected to the payout motor 112 for paying out the game balls and the payout SW212 for detecting that the game balls have been paid out via the payout relay terminal board 165. The payout control device 110 drives the payout motor 112 in response to a command sent from the main control device 100 to pay out the game ball, and the payout SW212 detects that the game ball has been paid out and outputs a detection signal. It is output to the payout control device 110. Further, a full SW213 for detecting that the lower plate 35 is full is connected to the payout control device 110. When the full SW 213 detects that the lower plate 35 is in the full state, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 110.

The payout control device 110 stops the payout motor 112 when the detection signal is input from the ball-out SW211 and when the detection signal is input from the full SW213. As a result, the payout operation of the prize ball by the payout unit 43 is stopped. The out-of-ball SW211 continues to output a detection signal until the out-of-ball state is resolved, and the full SW213 continues to output a detection signal until the full state of the lower plate 35 is released. Then, when the input of the detection signal from the out-of-ball SW211 and the full SW213 is stopped, the payout control device 110 restarts the drive of the payout motor 112.

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

Further, the payout control device 110 is connected to the CR unit 70 and the settlement display SW214 via a CR unit terminal board 166 so as to be bidirectionally communicable. The ball lending SW215 and the settlement SW216 operated by the player are connected to the settlement display SW214. The ball lending SW215 is a switch operated when the player requests the lending of the game ball, and the settlement SW216 is a switch operated when the player requests the settlement.

When the ball lending SW215 detects the operation of the lending button 71 by the player, the ball lending SW215 outputs an operation signal of the lending request. The lending request signal output by the ball lending SW215 is input to the CR unit 70 via the settlement display SW214, and the lending request signal is transmitted from the CR unit 70 to the payout control device 110. Then, when the payout control device 110 receives the loan request signal from the CR unit 70, the payout control device 110 drives the payout motor 112 to pay out the game ball and controls the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 70.

When the settlement SW216 detects the operation of the settlement button 72 by the player, the settlement SW216 outputs an operation signal of the settlement request. The settlement request signal output by the settlement SW216 is input to the CR unit 70 via the settlement display SW214, and the CR unit 70 manages the balance and displays the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 70 in response to the settlement request signal. Controls.

Further, the payout control device 110 is provided with an fraudulent notification lamp 111, which is an LED that lights up when it is determined that the frequency of entering the normal winning opening 60 is abnormal. When the payout control device 110 receives the fraudulent command from the main control device 100, the payout control device 110 can notify the employees of the amusement facility that the fraudulent activity has occurred by turning on the fraudulent notification lamp 111.

(2-3: Sub-integrated control device 120 and effect symbol control device 130)
The sub-integrated control device 120 is connected to the main control device 100 via the effect relay terminal board 167, and enables communication from the main control device 100 to the sub-integrated control device 120. Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 performs effect control based on the command received from the main control device 100. The sub-integrated control device 120 is connected to a button operation detection SW221 that detects the operation of the effect button 37 (see FIG. 1) and a jog dial operation detection SW222 that detects the operation of the jog dial 38 (see FIG. 1). The button operation detection SW221 and the jog dial operation detection SW222 input their respective detection signals to the sub-integrated control device 120.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 120 is provided with the operating positions of the sword accessory sensor 812 and the shield accessory 82 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) that detect the operating position of the sword accessory 81 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). The shield accessory sensor 822 to be detected is connected. The sword accessory sensor 812 and the shield accessory sensor 822 input their respective detection signals to the sub-integrated control device 120.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 120 has a cross key up operation detection SW251 that detects the operation of the cross key up button 391 (see FIG. 1) and a cross key down that detects the operation of the cross key down button 392 (see FIG. 1). The operation detection SW252 is connected. The cross key up operation detection SW251 and the cross key down operation detection SW252 input their respective detection signals to the sub-integrated control device 120.

Furthermore, the sub-integrated control device 120 has a cross key left operation detection SW253 for detecting the operation of the cross key left button 393 (see FIG. 1) and a cross key for detecting the operation of the cross key right button 394 (see FIG. 1). The right operation detection SW254 is connected. The cross key left operation detection SW253 and the cross key right operation detection SW254 input their respective detection signals to the sub-integrated control device 120.

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

Further, a sword accessory motor 811 for operating the sword accessory 81 and a shield accessory motor 821 for operating the shield accessory 82 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 120. The sub-integrated control device 120 drives the sword accessory motor 811 to control the operation of the sword accessory 81, while driving the shield accessory motor 821 to control the operation of the shield accessory 82.

The effect symbol control device 130 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 120 so as to be bidirectionally communicable. The sub-integrated control device 120 transmits to the effect symbol control device 130 a command relating to a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like or a display mode of a pseudo symbol of a special figure. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 130 displays the pseudo effect symbol 400 (see FIG. 14) corresponding to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 120 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 54.

Further, when it is determined that the frequency of entering the normal winning opening 60 is abnormal, the sub-integrated control device 120 performs error notification by the speaker 32, the frame-side decorative lamp 33, and the effect symbol display device 54.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the display mode of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 54 during the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the entry into the normal winning opening 60. An example of error notification displayed on the effect symbol display device 54 when it is determined that the ball frequency is abnormal will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14, the effect symbol control device 130 is placed in the substantially central portion of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54 during the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure. The variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 400 corresponding to the special figure is performed. The pseudo-effect symbol 400 is composed of a three-digit number. Further, the first special figure hold display 401 indicating the number of hold storages of the first special figure is displayed in the lower left of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54, and the second special figure is displayed in the lower right of the display screen. The second special figure hold display 402 indicating the number of hold storages is displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15, when the sub-integrated control device 120 receives the fraudulent notification command from the main control device 100, the effect symbol control device 130 has a normal winning opening for the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54. An error notification is executed to indicate that the frequency of entering the ball 60 is determined to be abnormal.

At this time, the sub-integrated control device 120 also performs error notification by voice output from the speaker 32 and error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 33. The error notification by the voice output from the speaker 32 ends 30 seconds after the error notification is started, and the warning display on the effect symbol display device 54 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 33 start the error notification. It will end in 5 minutes.

(2-4: Launch control device 140)
The launch control device 140 is connected to the payout control device 110 and enables communication from the payout control device 110 to the launch control device 140. The launch control device 140 controls the launch motor 141 based on a command sent from the main control device 100 via the payout control device 110 and a rotation signal of the launch handle 36 to launch and stop the launch of the game ball.

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

(2-5: Power supply board 150)
As shown in FIG. 16, the power supply board 150 includes a power supply circuit 151, a power receiving circuit 152, a power failure detection circuit 153, and a backup power supply circuit 154. The power supply circuit 151 converts an AC voltage supplied from an external AC power supply (main power supply AC24V) to generate a DC voltage. The power receiving circuit 152 is provided with a power supply SW 155, and the power supply circuit 151 is connected to the AC power supply via the power receiving circuit 152. When the power supply SW155 is turned on, the power supply circuit 151 conducts with the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC24V is supplied to the power supply circuit 151. Then, the power supply circuit 151 supplies necessary DC voltage to various control devices, actuators, and the like.

The power failure detection circuit 153 monitors the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 151. Then, the power failure detection circuit 153 determines that when the supplied voltage becomes less than a predetermined voltage, the power supply SW155 is switched to OFF or the power supply is cut off due to the power failure, and the main control device 100 and The power failure detection signal output to the payout control device 110 is set to a high level (ON). On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit 153 sets the power failure detection signal to a low level (OFF) when the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 151 rises above a predetermined voltage.

In this embodiment, the power failure detection circuit 153 has been described by taking as an example the case where the power failure detection signal is transmitted to the main control device 100 and the payout control device 110, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the power failure detection circuit 153 transmits a power failure detection signal to only one of the main control device 100 and the payout control device 110, and the main control device 100 sends the power failure detection signal to the payout control device 110 or the payout control device 110 to the main control. It may be configured to send a command for power failure to the device 100.

The backup power supply circuit 154 is composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply circuit 154 charges the DC5V power generated by the power supply circuit 151 while supplying power from the AC power supply, and in the event of a power failure, the backup power supply (DC5V) is used as the RWM330 of the main control device 100 and the payout control. It is supplied to the RWM or the like of the device 110.

In this embodiment, the backup power supply is supplied to the RWM 330 of the main control device 100 and the RWM of the payout control device 110. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 has the contents stored in the main control device 100 and the payout control device 110 when the power is cut off for a certain period of time even after the power is cut off, for example, the gaming state and the prize of the pachinko machine 1. Information such as the number of game balls to be paid out as balls can be retained.

On the other hand, the backup power supply is not supplied to the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 120. Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents stored in the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 120 are erased.

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, in the pachinko machine 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/300 (when the stage setting value is 1) to 1/250 (when the stage setting value is 6). The jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is 1/30 (when the stage setting value is 1) to 1/25 (when the stage setting value is 6) (see FIG. 8).

Regarding the prize balls of the pachinko machine 1, when one game ball enters the first special figure starting port 56 and the second special figure starting port 58, the number of prize balls is three, and one in the normal winning opening 60. The number of prize balls when one game ball enters is 10, and the number of prize balls when one game ball enters the large winning opening 59 is 15.

Regarding the specified number of winnings of the pachinko machine 1, the specified number of winnings of the second special figure starting port 58 is 4, and the specified number of winnings of the large winning opening 59 is 10. That is, if four game balls enter the second special figure start port 58 between the time when the second special figure start port 58 is opened by the solenoid accessory solenoid 210 and the predetermined time elapses, the normal electric role The object solenoid 210 closes the second special drawing start port 58. Further, if 10 game balls enter the large winning opening 59 between the time when the large winning opening 59 is opened by the large winning opening solenoid 209 and the predetermined time elapses, the large winning opening solenoid 209 becomes the second special feature. Figure The start port 58 is closed.

Regarding the hit probability in the hit / fail determination of the normal symbol, the hit probability in the normal state is 1/6, and the hit probability in the privilege game state is 5/6. Further, the opening time in the normal state is 0.2 × 1 time, and the opening time in the privilege game state is 2 seconds × 1 time, depending on the opening time and the number of times of opening of the second special figure start port 58. Is.

Regarding the jackpot type of the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes three patterns of jackpot types. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 has a 15R probabilistic jackpot that shifts to a probabilistic state after 15 rounds of round games, a 10R probabilistic jackpot that shifts to a probabilistic state after 10 rounds of round games, and 5 rounds of round games. It includes three types of jackpots, a 5R normal jackpot and a 5R normal jackpot that shifts to a shorter time state after the game is played.

In addition, when the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure is a big hit, the probability of becoming a 15R probability variable jackpot is 30%, the probability of becoming a 10R probability variable jackpot is 30%, and the probability of becoming a 5R normal jackpot is , 40%. On the other hand, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure is a big hit, the probability of becoming a 15R probability variable jackpot is 40%, the probability of becoming a 10R probability variable jackpot is 20%, and the probability of becoming a 5R normal jackpot is , 40%. Further, in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot and a 10R probability variation jackpot, the number of probability variations given after the jackpot game is 10,000 times. On the other hand, in the case of a 5R normal jackpot, the number of time reductions given in the time reduction state of transition after the jackpot game is 100 times.

(4. Startup processing)
Next, the activation process executed by the main control device 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The start-up process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 18, the main control device 100 sets a stack pointer to the stack address as the first process of the startup process (S1). Subsequently, the main controller 100 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register (S2) and sets the built-in register (S3). The interrupt vector address is in the address space (memory space). It is used to specify the start address related to the interrupt processing program described later.

Next, the main control device 100 reads the register of the input port (S4) and determines whether or not the power failure stop signal is OFF (S5). Then, if the power failure detection signal remains ON (S5: No), the main control device 100 determines that the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 151 has not reached the predetermined voltage. In this case, the main control device 100 returns to the S4 process, and the processes of S4 and S5 are repeatedly executed until the power failure stop signal is turned off.

On the other hand, when the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF (S5: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 151 is equal to or higher than the predetermined voltage and the voltage is stably supplied. Then, writing to the RWM330 is permitted (S6).

After the processing of S6, the main control unit 100 executes the initial setting processing (S7). This initial setting process (S7) mainly sets the transition mode. The details of the initial setting process (S7) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 38.

After the processing of S7, the main control unit 100 prohibits interrupts (S8) and executes register save (S9). After that, the main control device 100 executes a game performance calculation process for calculating a game performance such as a base value (S10). That is, the main control device 100 performs the calculation related to the game performance outside the area of the RWM 330.

After the processing of S10, the main control unit 100 executes the register return (S11), permits an interrupt (S12), and returns to the processing of S8. In this way, the main control device 100 repeatedly executes the processes from S8 to S12 in the start-up process. On the other hand, the main control device 100 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 4 ms) interrupt processing (see FIG. 19) described later between the time when the processing of S12 is executed and the time when the processing of S8 is executed again. Run.

(5: Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt processing executed by the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 100 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed by the interrupt process (S21). In the process of S21, the main control device 100 sets various timers provided in the main control device 100, and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After the processing of S21, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "3" (S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (S22: Yes), it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 has the game stop mode set as the transition mode. That is, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the game cannot be started and is waiting for switching of the power supply SW155 to OFF. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 performs interrupt permission (S36) and returns to the activation process (see FIG. 18).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not "3" (S22: No), the main control device 100 executes a timer update process for updating various timers provided in the main control device 100. (S23). Subsequently, the main control device 100 executes an input determination process (S24), which is a process relating to the entry of the game ball into the various start openings and various winning openings. The details of the input determination process (S24) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the processing of S24, the main control device 100 executes the winning / failing determination processing (S25), which is the processing related to the winning / failing determination and the jackpot game. The details of the pass / fail determination process (S25) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 24.

After the process of S25, the main control device 100 executes the game state setting process (S26) of transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer HC when the game state shifts. In the process of S26, for example, the main control device 100 signals the hall computer HC after a predetermined time has elapsed after the big hit game (special game) or the hit game (general game) is completed in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process (S25). To send. When the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test firing test device (not shown), the main control device 100 sends a test signal indicating that the gaming state has changed in the processing of S26 to the test firing test device (not shown). Send.

After the processing of S26, the main control device 100 performs an error monitoring processing (S27) for monitoring whether or not an error has occurred. The errors monitored by the main control device 100 in the error monitoring process (S27) include an opening error indicating that the front frame 3 and the inner frame 4 are open, and an abnormal radio wave detected by a radio wave sensor (not shown). Examples thereof include a radio wave error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), and a vibration error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected.

After the process of S27, the main control device 100 executes the prize ball command transmission process (S28) for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control device 110. Then, the payout control device 110 executes the payout of the prize balls set for each of the various starting ports or the various winning openings where the balls have been entered, based on the received prize ball command.

After the processing of S28, the main control device 100 creates the image data, the voice data, and the like according to the game content during the execution, and executes the effect data output process (S29) to be output to the sub-integrated control device 120. Further, when the main control device 100 detects the occurrence of an error in the above-mentioned error monitoring process (S27), the error display in the effect symbol display device 54 and the frame side decorative lamp 33 are performed according to the content of the detected error. Error notification such as lighting and blinking of the speaker 32 and audio output from the speaker 32 is appropriately performed.

After the processing of S29, the main control device 100 executes the external output processing (S30) to the hall computer HC via the external connection terminal board 161. In the processing of S30, the main control device 100 transmits data regarding the large winning opening solenoid 209 and the universal soybean accessory solenoid 210 to the hall computer HC based on the processing content in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination processing (S25). Further, in the process of S30, the main control device 100 transmits a security signal to the hall computer HC when the occurrence of an error is detected in the error monitoring process (S27) described above. When the test firing test device is connected to the pachinko machine 1, the main control device 100 transmits data and security signals related to the large winning opening solenoid 209 and the utility solenoid 210 to the test firing test device in the processing of S30. do.

As shown in FIG. 20, after the processing of S30, the main control device 100 performs register save (S31) and executes performance display data creation processing (S32). In the process of S32, the main control device 100 displays the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 330 in the start-up process (see S20) and the test result of the test firing test on the performance display device 103. Create the data to do. After the processing of S31, the main control unit 100 executes the register return (S33).

After the process of S33, the main control unit 100 executes the segment data creation process (S34)). In the processing of S34, the main control device 100 prepares to display the data created in the processing of S31 on the performance display device 103, and the common of various LEDs provided in the performance display device 103 (display in 8-bit units related to the LED segment). Create segment data to control the light emission for each area).

After the processing of S34, the main control device 100 displays the game performance and the test firing test data in the performance display device 103 as the display processing (S35) for various display devices. Further, in the process of S35, the main control device 100 displays variations of various symbols in the first special symbol display device 62A, the second special symbol display device 62B, and the ordinary symbol display device 62C according to the game status during execution. Confirmation display etc. are performed. After the processing of S35, the main control unit 100 permits an interrupt (S36) and returns to the activation processing (see FIG. 18).

The main control device 100 executes the performance display calculation process (S10) in the start process (S20), whereas the main control device 100 performs the process related to the display of the calculation result in the performance display calculation process (S10) by the interrupt process. .. In this regard, the main control device 100 performs interrupt processing (S8, FIG. 18) before the performance display arithmetic processing (S10) is completed by performing the performance display arithmetic processing (S10) having a large amount of processing in the startup processing. See) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 100 can improve the efficiency of the display control by executing the display process for the performance display device 103 at the same timing as the display process for the first special figure display device 62A and the like.

(6. Input judgment processing)
Next, the input determination process (S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 19) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, the main control device 100 executes the special figure entry confirmation process (S41) as the first process of the input determination process (S24). The special figure entry confirmation process (S41) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 56 or the second special figure start port 58. The details of the special figure entry confirmation process (S41) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the processing of S41, the main control device 100 executes the normal drawing ball entry confirmation processing (S42). The normal figure entry confirmation process (S42) is a process executed when a game ball enters the normal figure start opening 55. The details of the normal drawing ball entry confirmation process (S42) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process of S42, the main control device 100 executes the winning number counting process (S43). The winning number counting process (S43) is a process executed when a game ball enters the large winning opening 59 or the normal winning opening 60. Specifically, in the process of S43, the main control device 100 counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 59 or the normal winning opening 60 when the normal winning opening SW206 or the counting SW207 detects a game ball. Add 1 to the value of the counter to be used.

After the processing of S43, the main control device 100 executes the out number counting processing (S44). The out number counting process (S44) is a process of totaling the number of outs used for calculating the game performance. Specifically, in the process of S44, in the main control device 100, the first start port SW203, the second start port SW204, the normal drawing start port SW205, the normal winning opening SW206, the count SW207, and the out port SW208 have detected the game ball. In this case, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of outs.

After the processing of S44, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the frequency of entering the normal winning opening 60 is abnormal (S45). Specifically, in the process of S44, the main control device 100 is illegal when the number of game balls entered into the normal winning opening 60 exceeds a specified number (for example, 10) within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds). Is determined to have been performed. As a result, if the ball entry frequency is normal (S45: No), the main control device 100 ends the present process as it is.

On the other hand, if the ball entry frequency is abnormal (S45: Yes), the main control device 100 transmits an illegal notification command to the payout control device 110 and the sub-integrated control device 120 (S46), and ends this process. .. In the process of S46, the payout control device 110 that has received the fraudulent notification command from the main control device 100 lights the fraudulent notification lamp 111 (see FIG. 5) provided in the payout control device 110.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the fraudulent notification command from the main control device 100 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decorative lamp 33, outputting voice from the speaker 32, or the like. Further, the effect symbol control device 130 received in the fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 120 displays a warning to the effect that the fraud has been performed in the effect symbol display device 54 (see FIG. 15). The error notification by the voice output from the speaker 32 ends 30 seconds after the error notification is started, and the warning display on the effect symbol display device 54 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 33 start the error notification. It will end in 5 minutes.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 has, as a function of detecting fraudulent activity in the main control device 100, a function of performing fraud determination regarding fraudulent step setting value such as whether or not the step setting value is fraudulently modified. Further, when the main control device 100 determines that there is an invalidity determination regarding the invalidity of the stage set value, the main control device 100 performs a process of preventing a big hit at the time of determining whether the first special figure and the second special figure are correct or not.

For example, the main control device 100 performs fraud determination regarding the fraud of the stage set value due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 56 or the ball entering the second special figure starting port 58. In this case, when the main control device 100 determines that there is an illegality, it replaces the random number for determining the big hit of the random number extracted by the entry of the starting ports 56 and 58 with the random number that is out of the range, performs hold storage, and performs the hold storage. Try to prevent it from becoming.

In addition, the main control device 100 is configured to perform fraud determination regarding the fraud of the stage set value at the time of determining whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct. In this case, when the main control device 100 determines that there is an illegality, the result of the hit / miss determination is forcibly determined to be a misalignment determination, and the big hit is prevented.

(6-1: Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, the special figure entry confirmation process (S41) executed in the input determination process (see S24 and FIG. 21) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The special figure entry confirmation process (S41) extracts and stores a plurality of types of random numbers of the first special figure according to the entry into the first special figure start port 56, and holds and stores the random numbers to the second special figure start port 58. Random numbers of a plurality of types of the second special figure are extracted and stored on hold according to the incoming ball. Further, due to the entry of the ball into the first special figure starting port 56 or the second special drawing starting port 58, the fraud determination regarding the fraud of the stage set value is carried out.

As shown in FIG. 22, the main control device 100 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first special figure start opening 56 as the first process to be executed in the special figure entry confirmation process (S41). Do (S51). Specifically, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the first starting port SW203 has detected the game ball. Then, if the game ball has not entered the first special figure start port 56 (S51: No), the main control device 100 skips to the process of S60.

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 56 (S51: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the reserved storage number of the first special figure is full (4 pieces). (S52). As a result, if the reserved storage number of the first special figure is full (S52: Yes), the main control device 100 skips to the process of S60.

On the other hand, when the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is not full (3 or less) (S52: No), the main control device 100 performs a fraud determination regarding the fraud of the stage set value, and whether or not there is fraud. (S53).

The main control device 100 performs the following specific determination processing in the fraud determination of the processing of S53. First, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the stage setting value has been modified to a numerical value other than "1 to 6". If the stage setting value is a value other than "1 to 6", it is determined to be invalid.

Further, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot by collating with a random number for jackpot determination at the time of determining whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct is illegally modified. That is, a jackpot determination value is assigned to each stage setting value, and even if the stage setting value is normally set (any of 1 to 6), the jackpot determination value is assigned according to the stage setting value. If it is not the jackpot judgment value, it is judged that there is an illegality.

Further, the main control device 100 stores the time when the stage setting value is changed, and determines whether or not the stage setting value itself is illegally modified based on the time when the stage setting value is changed. For example, if the change of the stage setting value is set as a prohibited matter that is not performed during business, if the setting change of the stage setting value is performed during business, it is determined that there is an illegality.

If there is no error in the processing of S53 (S53: No), the main control device 100 may determine a plurality of random numbers (random numbers for determining a jackpot, determining a jackpot symbol) extracted due to the entry of a ball into the first special figure starting port 56. The first special figure extraction random number hold storage process (S54) for storing a random number 1, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol 2, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc.) is executed.

On the other hand, if there is an error in the processing of S53 (S53: Yes), the main control device 100 executes the stage setting value error warning process (S55) for warning that there is an error regarding the stage setting value. Specifically, by turning on the fraud notification lamp 111, the employees of the amusement facility and the like are notified that there is a possibility of fraud. Further, it is conceivable to display a warning to the effect that the fraud has been performed in the effect symbol display device 54, to execute a warning by voice output from the speaker 32, or to execute a warning lighting by the frame side decorative lamp 33.

Next, the main control device 100 forcibly replaces the random number value extracted due to the entry into the first special figure start port 56 with a random number value that is out of order and stores the random number on hold. The random number holding storage process (S56) is executed. Specifically, among a plurality of random number values extracted due to the entry into the first special figure start port 56, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol 1, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol 2, and a reach determination. Replaces random numbers, etc. with random numbers that are out of order, and stores them on hold.

After the processing of S54 or the processing of S56, the main control device 100 increases the number of hold storages lit on the first special figure hold number display device 63A by one, and is the current first with respect to the sub-integrated control device 120. The transmission process of the first special figure hold number command for transmitting the hold storage number of the special figure is performed (S57). Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 sends a first special symbol hold number command to the effect symbol control device 130 to update the display contents of the first special symbol hold display 401 in the effect symbol display device 54. After the processing of S57, the main control device 100 shifts to the processing of S60.

In the process of S60, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second special figure start port 58. Specifically, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the second starting port SW204 has detected the game ball. If the game ball has not entered the second special figure start port 58 (S60: No), the main control device 100 ends this process and returns to the input determination process (S24, see FIG. 21). ..

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 58 (S60: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the reserved storage number of the second special figure is full (4 pieces). (S61). As a result, if the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is full (S61: Yes), the main control device 100 ends this process and returns to the input determination process.

On the other hand, when the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is not full (3 or less) (S61: No), the main control device 100 relates to the invalidity of the stage setting value in the processing of S62 as in the processing of S53. Perform fraud determination and determine if there is fraud.

If there is no error in the processing of S62 (S62: No), the main control device 100 may determine a plurality of random numbers (random numbers for determining a jackpot, determining a jackpot symbol) extracted due to the entry of a ball into the second special figure starting port 58. The second special figure extraction random number hold storage process (S63) for storing the random number 1, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol 2, the random number for reach determination, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc.) is executed.

On the other hand, if there is an error in the process of S62 (S62: Yes), the main control device 100 warns that there is an error in the process of the stage setting value in the process of S64, as in the process of S55. Execute value invalid warning processing.

Next, the main control device 100 forcibly replaces the random number value extracted due to the entry into the second special figure start port 58 with a random number value that is out of order, and stores the random number on hold. The random number holding storage process (S65) is executed. Specifically, among a plurality of random number values extracted due to the entry into the second special figure start port 58, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol 1, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol 2, and a reach determination. Replaces random numbers, etc. with random numbers that are out of order, and stores them on hold.

After the processing of S63 or the processing of S65, the main control device 100 increases the number of hold storages lit on the second special figure hold number display device 63B by one, and the current second control device 120 with respect to the sub-integrated control device 120. The second special figure hold number command for transmitting the special figure hold storage number is transmitted (S66). Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 sends a second special symbol hold number command to the effect symbol control device 130 to update the display content of the second special symbol hold display 402 in the effect symbol display device 54. After the process of S66, the main control device 100 ends this process and returns to the input determination process.

In the present embodiment, the main control device 100 uses the first special figure hold number command or the second special figure hold when the number of hold storages of the first special figure or the hold storage number of the second special figure is full. The case where several commands are not sent has been described as an example, but the description is not limited to this. That is, when the main control device 100 wants to notify that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 56 or the second special figure start port 58 even if it is full, the first special figure hold number command or the first special figure hold number command or The second special figure hold number command may be transmitted. Further, the main control device 100 may pre-read and determine whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like based on the stored memory of the first special figure and the second special figure. In this case, it is desirable that the main control device 100 transmits a look-ahead command to the sub-integrated control device 120.

(6-2: Fuzu ball entry confirmation process)
Next, the normal drawing ball entry confirmation process (S42) executed in the input determination process (see S24 and FIG. 21) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the main control device 100 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the normal drawing start port 55 as the first process executed in the normal drawing entry confirmation process (S42) (S71). ). Specifically, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the normal drawing start port SW205 has detected the game ball. Then, if the game ball has not entered the normal drawing start port 55 (S71: No), the main control device 100 ends this process as it is and returns to the input determination process (S24).

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the normal drawing start port 55 (S71: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the reserved storage number of the normal symbol is full (4 pieces) (S72). .. Then, if the number of reserved symbols of the normal symbol is full (S72: Yes), the process returns to the input determination process (S24).

On the other hand, when the number of reserved symbols of the normal symbol is not full (3 or less) (S72: No), the main control device 100 has a random number value (for winning determination) extracted due to the entry of the ball into the normal symbol start port 55. (S73) is executed to store a random number, a random number for determining a winning symbol, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. as a reserved storage.

Subsequently, the main control device 100 increases the number of reserved storages lit on the normal symbol hold number display device 63C by one, and transmits the current number of reserved symbols to the sub-integrated control device 120. The hold count command is transmitted (S74). After the processing of S74, the main control device 100 returns to the input determination processing (S24).

(7. Win / fail judgment processing)
Next, the pass / fail determination process (S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 24. As shown in FIG. 24, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct and the process related to the jackpot game (special game) as the first process to be executed in the hit / fail determination process (S25). The special figure hit / miss determination process (S100) is executed. The details of the special figure pass / fail determination process (S100) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 25 to 31.

Subsequently, the main control device 100 executes a normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S200), which is a process related to the hit / fail determination of the normal symbol and the winning game (normal figure game). The details of the normal drawing pass / fail determination process (S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 32 to 36.

(7-1: Special figure hit / miss judgment process)
Next, the special figure hit / fail determination process (S100) executed in the hit / miss determination process (S25) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 25 to 31. The special figure hit / miss determination process (S100) is commonly executed in both the hit / fail determination in the first special figure and the hit / fail determination in the second special figure. Further, in the special figure hit / miss determination process (S100), a fraud determination regarding the fraud of the stage set value is performed according to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 25, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device that operates during the jackpot game is operating as the first process to be executed in the special figure hit / miss determination process (S100). (S101). In the process of S101, if the accessory continuous actuating device is operating (S101: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that the jackpot game is in progress, and shifts to the special game process (S150).

On the other hand, if the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S101: No), the main control device 100 is the first special figure (second special figure display device 62B) in the first special figure display device 62A (second special figure display device 62B). (Fig.) Is determined whether or not the variable display is being performed (S102). Then, if the variation display of the first special figure (second special figure) is in progress (S102: Yes), the main control device 100 has the fluctuation time of the first special figure (second special figure) in which the variation display is in progress. It is determined whether or not it has passed (S103).

Then, if the fluctuation time of the first special figure (second special figure) during the fluctuation display has elapsed (S103: Yes), the main control device 100 changes the first special figure (second special figure). The display is stopped, the definite display process for performing the definite display is executed (S104), and the process proceeds to the special game process (S150). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the first special figure (second special figure) during the fluctuation display has not elapsed (S103: No), the main control device 100 skips the processing of S104 and performs the special game processing (S103: No). Move to S150).

In the process of S102, unless the fluctuation display of the first special figure (second special figure) is being performed (S102: No), the main control device 100 is the first special figure display device 62A (second special figure display device 62B). It is determined whether or not the first special figure (second special figure) is being confirmed (S105).

As a result, if the definite display of the first special figure (second special figure) is in progress (S105: Yes), has the main control device 100 passed the definite display time of the first special figure (second special figure)? It is determined whether or not (S106). As a result, if the confirmed display time has not elapsed (S106: No), the main control device 100 shifts to the special game process (S150). On the other hand, when the definite display time of the first special figure (second special figure) has elapsed (S106: Yes), the main control device 100 executes the definite display end process (S107).

In the process of S107, the main control device 100 sets the display end of the first special figure or the second special figure which is being confirmed and displayed on the first special figure display device 62A or the second special figure display device 62B. Further, in the process of S107, the main control device 100 transmits a command for ending the display of the pseudo effect symbol 400, which is being confirmed and displayed on the effect symbol display device 54, to the sub integrated control device 120. Then, after the processing of S107, the main control device 100 shifts to the processing of S108 shown in FIG. 26.

As shown in FIG. 26, as a process of S108, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure (second special figure) is a special figure jackpot. As a result, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure (second special figure) is the special figure jackpot (S108: Yes), the main control device 100 performs a process for starting the jackpot game.

Specifically, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the probability change flag is "1" (S109). Then, if the probability change flag is "1" (S109: Yes), the main control device 100 sets the probability change flag to "0" (S110) and proceeds to the process of S111. On the other hand, if the probability change flag is "0" (S109: No), the main control device 100 skips the processing of S110 and shifts to the processing of S111.

In the process of S111, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the time saving flag is "1". Then, if the time saving flag is "1" (S111: Yes), the main control device 100 sets the time saving flag to "0" (S112) and shifts to the processing of S113. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is "0" (S111: No), the main control device 100 skips the processing of S112 and shifts to the processing of S113.

In the process of S113, the main control device 100 executes the condition device operation start process, which is a process for starting the operation of the condition device. Subsequently, the main control device 100 executes the bonus continuous actuating device operation start process (S114), which is a process for starting the operation of the bonus continuous actuating device. After that, the main control device 100 transmits a jackpot game start command instructing the start of the jackpot game effect to the sub-integrated control device 120 (S115), and starts timing the start effect time of the jackpot game. Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the jackpot game start command performs the jackpot game start effect.

On the other hand, in the process of S108, if the first special figure (second special figure) is not a special figure jackpot (S108: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the probability change flag is "1". (S116).

If the probability change flag is "0" (S116: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the current gaming state is not the probability change state. In this case, the main control device 100 shifts to the process of S120. On the other hand, if the probability change flag is "1" (S116: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the current gaming state is the probability change state. In this case, the main control device 100 subtracts 1 from the probability variation number M (S117). After that, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the probability variation number M has become 0 (S118).

As a result, if the probability change number M is 0 (S118: Yes), the main control device 100 changes the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after shifting to the probability change state after the big hit game. It is determined that the probability variation number set later (10000 times in this embodiment) has been reached. That is, since it can be determined that it is the timing to shift from the probability change state to the normal state, the main control device 100 sets the probability change flag to "0" (S119) and shifts to the process of S120. On the other hand, in the processing of S118, if the probability variation number M is not 0 (S118: No), the main control device 100 can determine that it is not the timing to shift from the probability variation state to the normal state, so the processing of S119 is skipped. The process proceeds to S120.

In the process of S120, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the time saving flag is "1". As a result, if the time saving flag is "0" (S120: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the current gaming state is not the time saving state. In this case, the main control device 100 shifts to the process of S124. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is "1" (S120: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the current gaming state is the time saving state. In this case, the main control device 100 subtracts 1 from the time reduction number N (S121). After that, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the time reduction number N has become 0 (S122).

As a result, if the time reduction number N is 0 (S122: Yes), the main control device 100 changes the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after shifting to the time reduction state after the big hit game. It is determined that the number of time reductions set later (10000 times in this embodiment) has been reached. That is, since it can be determined that it is the timing to shift from the time saving state to the normal state, the main control device 100 sets the time saving flag to "0" (S123) and shifts to the processing of S124. On the other hand, if the probability variation number M is not 0 (S122: No), the main control device 100 can determine that it is not the timing to shift from the time saving state to the normal state, so the process of S123 is skipped and the process shifts to S124. do.

In the process of S124, the main control device 100 transmits a state designation command including information such as the probability change flag and the time reduction flag to the sub-integrated control device 120. After the processing of S124, the main control device 100 shifts to the special game processing (S150, see FIG. 25).

Returning to FIG. 25, the description of the special figure hit / miss determination process (S100) will be continued. In the process of S105, if the confirmation display of the first special figure (second special figure) is not in progress (S105: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not there is a reserved storage of the second special figure (S105: No). S125).

As a result, if there is a hold storage of the second special figure (S125: Yes), the main control device 100 performs a shift process of the hold storage of the second special figure (S126), and among the hold storage of the second special figure. Make a pass / fail judgment based on the oldest reserved memory. Along with the processing of S126, the main control device 100 subtracts 1 from the reserved storage number of the second special figure. After the processing of S126, the process proceeds to the processing of S130 shown in FIG. 27.

On the other hand, in the process of S125, if there is no hold storage of the second special figure (S125: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not there is a hold storage of the first special figure (S127). As a result, if there is no hold storage of the first special figure (S127: No), the main control device 100 shifts to the special game process (S150).

On the other hand, in the processing of S127, if there is a hold storage of the first special figure (S127: Yes), the main control device 100 performs a shift process of the hold storage of the first special figure (S128), and the first special figure is The pass / fail judgment is performed based on the oldest reserved memory in the figure. Along with the processing of S128, the main control device 100 subtracts 1 from the reserved storage number of the first special figure. After the processing of S128, the process proceeds to the processing of S130 shown in FIG. 27.

After the processing of S126 or the processing of S128, as shown in FIG. 27, in the processing of S130, the main control device 100 performs fraud determination regarding the fraud of the stage set value, and determines whether or not there is fraud.

In the fraud determination process of S130, the main control device 100 performs the same fraud determination process as the process of S53. First, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the stage setting value has been modified to a numerical value other than "1 to 6". If the stage setting value is a value other than "1 to 6", it is determined to be invalid.

Further, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the jackpot determination value for determining whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct has been tampered with. That is, it is determined that there is an illegality unless it is a winning determination value corresponding to the stage setting value (any of 1 to 6) that is normally set.

Further, the main control device 100 stores the time when the stage setting value is changed, and determines whether or not the stage setting value itself is illegally modified based on the time when the stage setting value is changed. For example, if the setting of the stage setting value is changed during business, it is determined that there is an illegality.

If there is no error in the processing of S130 (S130: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the probability change flag is "1" in the processing of S131. As a result, if the probability change flag is "1" (S131: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the current gaming state is the probability change state. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 is a hit / fail determination table corresponding to the stage set value stored in the stage set value storage area 336, and is a hit / fail determination table (probability change table) used in the case of a probability change state and a jackpot determination. A hit / fail determination is made based on the random number (S132).

On the other hand, if the probability change flag is "0" (S131: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the current gaming state is not the probability change state. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 is a hit / fail determination table corresponding to the step set value stored in the step set value storage area 336, and is a hit / fail determination table (normal table) used in the normal state or the time saving state. And the random number for determining the jackpot, and the hit / fail judgment is performed (S133).

Regarding the processing of S132 or S133, if the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit (S134: Yes), the main control device 100 determines the big hit symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol. Along with the determination (S135), the variation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (S136). After that, the main control device 100 executes the jackpot setting process (S137). In the processing of S137, the main control device 100 sets the settings related to the jackpot game (special game) (opening time, opening pattern of the winning opening 59, number of rounds, ending time, etc.) based on the jackpot symbol determined in the processing of S135. ) And settings according to the jackpot type (settings related to the gaming state (probability change state or time saving state) that shifts after the jackpot game).

On the other hand, if the result of the hit / fail determination is out of order (S134: No), the main control device 100 determines the outlier symbol (S138) and determines the variation pattern based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (S139).

After the processing of S137 or S139, the main control device 100 transmits the hold storage information including the information indicating the decrease of the hold storage to the sub-integrated control device 120 (S140). Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the hold storage information transmits the hold storage information to the effect symbol control device 130, and the first special symbol hold display 401 or the second special symbol hold on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54. The display content of the display 402 is updated.

After the processing of S140, the main control device 100 transmits a special figure change start command to the sub-integrated control device 120 (S141). In the process of S141, the first special figure (2nd special figure), which displays the variation of the first special figure (second special figure) in the first special figure display device 62A (second special figure display device 62B), is displayed. This is a pre-processing for performing the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 400 corresponding to the second special figure) on the effect symbol display device 54. Specifically, the main control device 100 gives the sub-integrated control device 120 a symbol variation start command including the result of the hit / fail determination, the variation pattern of the first special figure (second special figure), and the like as the special figure variation start command. Or, a symbol designation command for designating the pseudo-effect symbol 400 corresponding to the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol determined in the process of S135 or S138 is transmitted. After the processing of S141, the main control device 100 executes a special game processing (S150, FIG. 25).

If there is an error in the error determination process of S130 (S130: Yes), the main control device 100 warns that there is an error related to the stage set value in the process of S142 as in the process of S55. Execute the process. Then, the main control device 100 notifies that there is a possibility that fraud has been performed by turning on the fraud notification lamp 111. Further, it is conceivable to display a warning to the effect that the fraud has been performed in the effect symbol display device 54, to execute a warning by voice output from the speaker 32, or to execute a warning lighting by the frame side decorative lamp 33.

After the processing of S142, the main control device 100 forcibly determines the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure as a random number, determines the random number in the processing of S138, and changes in the processing of S139. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for pattern determination.

After that, the main control device 100 transmits the hold storage information including the information indicating the decrease in the hold storage in the processing of S140 to the sub-integrated control device 120, and the special figure variation with respect to the sub-integrated control device 120 in the processing of S141. Send a start command. After the processing of S141, the main control device 100 executes a special game processing (S150, FIG. 25).

Next, the special game process (S150) executed in the special figure hit / miss determination process (see S100 and FIG. 24) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 28. As shown in FIG. 28, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating as the first process to be executed in the special game process (S150) (S151). Then, if the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S151: No), the main control device 100 determines that the jackpot game (special game) is not in progress. Therefore, the main control device 100 ends this process and the special figure hit / miss determination process (S100) as it is, and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 19).

On the other hand, if the accessory continuous actuating device is operating (S151: Yes), it can be determined that the main control device 100 is in the jackpot game. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 subsequently determines whether or not the large winning opening 59 is open (S152). Then, if the large winning opening 59 is open (S152: Yes), the main control device 100 shifts to the process of S153 shown in FIG. 29.

As shown in FIG. 29, in the process of S153, the main control device 100 determines whether or not 15 game balls have entered the large winning opening 59. If the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 59 has not reached 15 (S153: No), the main control device 100 subsequently opens the large winning opening 59, and a predetermined time has elapsed. Whether or not it is determined (S154). As a result, if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the large winning opening 59 was opened (S154: No), the main control device 100 ends the main process and the special figure hit / miss determination process (see S100 and FIG. 24) as it is. Then, it returns to interrupt processing (see FIG. 19).

On the other hand, when the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 59 reaches 15 (S153: Yes), or when a predetermined time has elapsed after opening the large winning opening 59 (S154: Yes), the main control The device 100 drives the large winning opening solenoid 209 to close the large winning opening 59 (S155). Next, the main control device 100 performs the interval effect start process (S156). In the process of S156, the main control device 100 starts timing the interval time until the next round game is started, and also transmits the interval effect start command to the sub-integrated control device 120. Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the interval effect start command starts the interval effect to be executed between the rounds of the jackpot game. After the process of S156, the main control device 100 ends the special game process (S150) and the special figure hit / miss determination process (S100), and returns to the interrupt process.

Returning to FIG. 28, the description of the special game process (S150) will be continued. In the process of S152, unless the big winning opening 59 is open (S152: No), the main control device 100 is in the interval from closing the big winning opening 59 to starting the next round game. Whether or not it is determined (S157). As a result, if it is during the interval (S157: Yes), the main control device 100 shifts to the process of S158 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the process of S158, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed. Then, if the interval time has not elapsed (S158: No), the main control device 100 ends the main process and the special figure accuracy determination process (S100) as it is, and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 19). On the other hand, when the interval time has elapsed (S158: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the round game completed immediately before is the final round (S159).

As a result, when the round game completed immediately before is the final round (S159: Yes), the main control device 100 transmits a jackpot game end command to the sub-integrated control device 120 (S160). Along with this, the main control device 100 starts timing the end effect time of the jackpot game. Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the jackpot game end command executes the jackpot game end effect.

On the other hand, in the process of S159, if the round game completed immediately before is not the final round (S159: No), the main control device 100 drives the large winning opening solenoid 209 to move to the next round and wins a large prize. The mouth 59 is opened (S161). After the processing of S160 or S161, the main control device 100 ends the special game processing (S150, see FIG. 25) and the special figure hit / miss determination processing (S100, FIG. 24), and returns to the interrupt processing (see FIG. 19).

Returning to FIG. 28, the description of the special game process (S150) will be continued. In the process of S157, if it is not during the interval (S157: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the end effect of the jackpot game is being performed (S162). As a result, if the end effect of the jackpot game is being produced (S162: Yes), the main control device 100 shifts to the process of S163 shown in FIG. 31.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the process of S163, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the end effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed. As a result, if the end effect time of the jackpot game has not elapsed (S163: No), the main control device 100 has a special game process (S150, see FIG. 25) and a special figure hit / miss determination process (S100, see FIG. 24). Is terminated, and the process returns to interrupt processing (see FIG. 19).

On the other hand, when the end effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed (S163: Yes), the main control device 100 stops the operation of the accessory continuous operation device (S164) and also stops the operation of the condition device (S165). ). After that, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the current jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot or 10R probability variation jackpot) (S166). As a result, if the jackpot type this time is a probability variation jackpot (S166: Yes), the main control device 100 sets the value of the probability variation number M to "10000" (S167) and sets the probability variation flag to "1". (S168).

On the other hand, in the process of S166, if the current jackpot type is not a probable variable jackpot (S166: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the current jackpot type is a normal jackpot (5R normal). Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 sets the value of the time reduction frequency N to "100" (S169) and sets the time reduction flag to "1" (S170).

After the processing of S168 or S170, the main control device 100 transmits a jackpot game end command to the sub-integrated control device 120 (S171). Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the jackpot game end command ends the jackpot game end effect. After the processing of S171, the main control device 100 ends the special game processing (S150, see FIG. 25) and the special figure hit / miss determination processing (S100, see FIG. 24), and returns to the interrupt processing (see FIG. 19).

Returning to FIG. 28, the description of the special game process (S150) will be continued. In the process of S162, if the end effect of the jackpot game is not in progress (S162: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the start effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed (S172). As a result, if the start effect time of the jackpot game has not elapsed (S172: No), the main control device 100 ends this process and the special figure hit / miss determination process (S100, see FIG. 24), and interrupts the process (FIG. 24). 19) returns.

On the other hand, when the start effect time of the big hit game has elapsed (S172: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that it is the timing to start the first round game, and opens the big winning opening 59 (S). S173). After the processing of S173, the main control device 100 ends the main processing and the special figure hit / miss determination processing (S100), and returns to the interrupt processing.

(7-2: Normal figure hit / miss judgment process)
Subsequently, the normal figure hit / miss determination process (S200) executed in the hit / fail determination process (see S25 and FIG. 24) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 32 to 36.

As shown in FIG. 32, in the main control device 100, as the first process to be executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (S200), the ordinary electric accessory 57 (normal electric) operated during the hit game (normal figure game) is It is determined whether or not it is in operation (S201). In the process of S201, if the normal electric accessory 57 is operating (S201: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that the game is in progress, and shifts to the normal game process (S250).

On the other hand, if the ordinary electric accessory 57 is not operating (S201: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the ordinary symbol is being variablely displayed in the ordinary symbol display device 62C (S202). As a result, if the variation display of the normal symbol is in progress (S202: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol in the variation display has elapsed (S203).

Then, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol during the fluctuation display has elapsed (S203: Yes), the main control device 100 stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol and executes the confirmation display process for confirming the display (S203). Figure Transition to game processing (S250). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol during the fluctuation display has not elapsed (S203: No), the main control device 100 skips the processing of S204 and shifts to the normal drawing game processing (S250).

In the process of S202, if the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is not performed (S202: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being fixedly displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C (S205).

Then, if the confirmation display of the normal symbol is in progress (S205: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the confirmation display time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S206). As a result, if the confirmed display time has not elapsed (S206: No), the main control device 100 shifts to the normal drawing game process (S250). On the other hand, when the fixed display time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S206: Yes), the main control device 100 executes the fixed display end process (S207).

In the process of S207, the main control device 100 sets the display end of the normal symbol that is being confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C. Further, the main control device 100 transmits a command for ending the final display of the pseudo effect symbol 400 in the effect symbol display device 54 to the sub-integrated control device 120. After the processing of S207, the main control device 100 shifts to the processing of S208 shown in FIG. 33.

As shown in FIG. 33, in the process of S208, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal symbol is correct. Then, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal symbol is a hit (S208: Yes), the main control device 100 performs a process for starting the hit game (normal figure game). Specifically, the main control device 100 performs a process (S209) for starting the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 57. Further, the main control device 100 transmits a hit game start command instructing the start of the hit game effect to the sub-integrated control device 120 (S210), and at the same time, starts timing the start interval time of the hit game. After the processing of S210, the main control device 100 shifts to the normal drawing game processing (see S250 and FIG. 32).

On the other hand, in the processing of S208, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal symbol is wrong (S208: No), the main control device 100 skips the processing of S209 and S210 and shifts to the normal drawing game processing (S250). ..

Returning to FIG. 32, the description of the normal drawing pass / fail determination process (S200) will be continued. In the process of S205, if the confirmation display of the normal symbol is not in progress (S205: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not there is a hold storage of the normal symbol (S211).

As a result, if there is no hold storage of the normal symbol (S211: No), the main control device 100 shifts to the normal symbol game process (S250). On the other hand, if there is a hold storage of the normal symbol (S211: Yes), the main control device 100 shifts the hold storage of the normal symbol (S212), and the result is based on the oldest hold memory of the normal symbol. Make a judgment. Further, in accordance with the processing of S212, the main control device 100 subtracts 1 from the reserved storage number of the normal symbol. Then, after the processing of S212, the process proceeds to the processing of S213 shown in FIG. 34.

As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of S213, the main control device 100 performs a hit / fail determination based on the hit / fail determination table (normal table) used in the normal symbol and the hit determination random number. As a result, if the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit (S214: Yes), the main control device 100 determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol based on the random number for determining the hit symbol (S215), and the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on (S216). After that, the main control device 100 executes a hit setting process (S217) for setting the start interval time and the end interval time of the hit game.

On the other hand, if the result of the hit / fail determination is wrong (S214: No), the main control device 100 determines the wrong symbol based on the random number for determining the winning symbol (S218) and fluctuates based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. The pattern is determined (S219).

In the processing of S216 and S219, the main control device 100 determines the fluctuation pattern so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal state during the privilege game. For example, the main control device 100 selects a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 30 seconds during the normal game, and sets the fluctuation time to 0.5 seconds, which is shorter than during the normal game, during the privilege game. Select a variation pattern.

After the processing of S217 or S219, the main control device 100 transmits the hold storage information including the information indicating the decrease of the hold storage of the normal figure to the sub-integrated control device 120 (S220). Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the hold storage information transmits the hold storage information to the effect symbol control device 130, and updates the display contents of the normal symbol hold display (not shown) in the effect symbol display device 54.

After the processing of S220, the main control device 100 transmits a normal figure fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated control device 120 (S221). The processing of S221 is performed before the effect symbol display device 54 performs the variation display (not shown) of the pseudo-effect symbol 400 corresponding to the ordinary symbol as the normal symbol display device 62C displays the variation of the normal symbol. It is a process. Specifically, the main control device 100 sends the sub-integrated control device 120 a symbol variation start command including a result of a hit / fail judgment, a variation pattern of a normal symbol, or a process of S215 or S218 as a normal symbol variation start command. A symbol designation command for designating the pseudo-effect symbol 400 corresponding to the determined winning symbol or missing symbol is transmitted. After the processing of S221, the main control device 100 executes the normal drawing game processing (S250, FIG. 32).

Next, the normal figure game process (S250) executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (S200) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 35. As shown in FIG. 35, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the second special figure start port 58 is being opened as the first process to be executed in the normal drawing game process (S250) (S251). Then, if the second special figure start port 58 is opened (S251: Yes), the main control device 100 shifts to the process of S252 shown in FIG. 36.

As shown in FIG. 36, in the process of S252, the main control device 100 determines whether or not four game balls have entered the second special figure start opening 58. Then, if the number of game balls that have entered the second special figure start port 58 has not reached four (S252: No), the main control device 100 has opened the second special figure start port 58 for a predetermined time. Is determined (S253). Then, if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the second special figure start port 58 was opened (S253: No), the main control device 100 ends the normal drawing game process (see S250, FIG. 32) as it is. Return to interrupt processing (see FIG. 19).

On the other hand, when the number of game balls entering the second special figure start port 58 reaches four (S252: Yes), or when a predetermined time has elapsed after opening the second special figure start port 58 (S253). : Yes), the main control device 100 drives the solenoid accessory solenoid 210 to close the second special figure start port 58 (S254). Subsequently, the main control device 100 executes the end interval process (S255) for starting the time counting of the end interval time. After the processing of S255, the main control device 100 ends the normal drawing game processing (S250) and returns to the interrupt processing.

Returning to FIG. 35, the description of the normal drawing game processing (S250) will be continued. In the process of S251, if the second special figure start port 58 is not open (S251: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not it is in the end interval (S256). As a result, if the end interval is in progress (S256: Yes), the main control device 100 subsequently determines whether or not the end interval time has elapsed (S257).

As a result, if the end interval time has elapsed (S257: Yes), the main control device 100 executes the operation stop process (S258) of the ordinary electric accessory 57, and issues a winning game end command to the sub-integrated control device. It is transmitted to 120 (S259). Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the winning game end command ends the winning game effect. After the processing of S259, the main control device 100 ends the normal drawing game processing (S250, see FIG. 32) and returns to the interrupt processing (see FIG. 19). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not elapsed (S257: No), the main control device 100 ends the normal drawing game process (S250) as it is, and returns to the interrupt process.

Further, in the process of S256, if it is not during the end interval (S256: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the start interval time has elapsed (S260). As a result, if the start interval time has elapsed (S260: Yes), the main control device 100 drives the solenoid accessory solenoid 210 and opens the second special figure start port 58 (S261). On the other hand, if the start interval time has not elapsed in the processing of S260 (S260: No), the main control device 100 ends the normal drawing game processing (S250) as it is and returns to the interrupt processing.

(8. Processing when power failure occurs)
Next, the power cutoff occurrence processing (S300) executed in the interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 37. The power-off occurrence process (S300) is a process for backing up the information stored in the current RWM 330 in preparation for the next power-on when a power-off occurs.

The power failure occurrence processing (S300) is a non-maskable interrupt processing (NMI interrupt processing) executed when the power failure detection signal output from the power failure detection circuit 153 is turned ON. That is, when the power failure detection signal is switched to ON, the main control device 100 outputs a reset signal (NMI signal) to the CPU 310, and when the CPU 310 receives the reset signal, it immediately executes the power cutoff occurrence process (S300). .. Further, the power failure detection signal is also output to the payout control device 110, and when the power failure detection signal output from the power failure detection circuit 153 is switched to ON, the same processing as the power failure occurrence processing (S300) is performed. , Is executed in the payout control device 110.

As shown in FIG. 37, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "3" as the first process to be executed in the power failure occurrence process (S300). Judgment (S301). As a result, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "3" (S301: Yes), the main control device 100 shifts to the process of S305.

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not "3" (S301: No), the main control device 100 sets the backup flag to "1" (S302). After the processing of S302, the main control device 100 calculates a checksum, stores the calculated checksum in the RWM 330 (S303), and stores the power failure occurrence information in the RWM 330 (S304). After the processing of S304, the main control device 100 shifts to the processing of S305.

In the process of S305, the main control device 100 prohibits writing to the RWM 330 (S304) and waits until the power is cut off. As described above, the main control device 100 omits the processing of S302 to S304 when the game stop mode is set as the transition mode. As a result, in the start-up process (see FIG. 18) executed when the power is turned on again, the main control device 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 330.

(9. Initial setting process)
Subsequently, the initial setting process (S7) executed in the start process (FIG. 18) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 38. As shown in FIG. 38, the main control device 100 executes the RWM abnormality determination process (S311) as the first process of the initial setting process (S7). The main control device 100 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 330 in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311). The details of the RWM abnormality determination process (S311) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 39.

After the process of S311 the main control device 100 determines whether or not the RWM clear SW101 is ON (pushed down) (S312). As a result, if the RWM clear SW101 is OFF (S312: No), the main control unit 100 subsequently determines whether or not the value of the general-purpose register 311 is "3" (S313).

As a result, if the RWM clear SW101 is ON (S312: Yes), or if the value of the general-purpose register 311 is "3" (S313: Yes), the main control unit 100 clears the RWM330 (S314). At the same time, perform the initial setting (S315) of the RWM330. Further, in accordance with the processing of S315, the main control device 100 transmits an RWM clear command to the payout control device 110. Then, the payout control device 110 that has received the RWM clear command executes the clear process of the RWM built in the payout control device 110.

Further, the main control device 100 transmits an initial screen designation command to the sub-integrated control device 120 in accordance with the processing of S315. Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the initial screen designation command starts the RAM clear operation (corresponding to the RAM clear state described in the claims), and the effect symbol display device 54 displays the image in the RAM clear mode. To notify that the RWM clear has been executed. Further, the sub-integrated control device 120 notifies that the RWM clear has been executed by the voice output of the RAM clear mode by the speaker 32 in the RAM clear operation, the lighting of the RAM clear mode of the frame side decorative lamp 33, and the like. After the end of S315, the main control device 100 shifts to the process of S316.

On the other hand, in the process of S313, if the value of the general-purpose register 311 is not "3", the main control unit 100 determines that the clear process of the RWM 330 is unnecessary. Therefore, the main control device 100 skips the processing of S314 and S315 and shifts to the processing of S316.

In the process of S316, the main control device 100 executes the mode value setting process. The mode value setting process (S316) is a process of determining a mode value to be stored in the mode value storage area 337. The details of the mode value setting process (S316) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 40.

After the processing of S316, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "1" (S317). As a result, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "1" (S317: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that the setting confirmation mode has been selected as the transition mode. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 shifts to the setting confirmation process (S318) to be executed when the setting confirmation mode is selected. The details of the setting confirmation process (S318) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 41.

On the other hand, in the process of S317, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not "1" (S317: No), the main control device 100 skips the process of S318 and shifts to the process of S319. ..

In the process of S319, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "2". As a result, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "2" (S319: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that the setting change mode has been selected as the transition mode. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 shifts to the setting change process (S320) to be executed when the setting change mode is selected. The details of the setting change process (S320) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 42. On the other hand, in the process of S319, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not "2" (S319: No), the main control device 100 skips the process of S320 and shifts to the process of S321. ..

In the process of S321, the main control device 100 executes the game mode transition process. The game mode transition process (S321) is a process executed when shifting to the game mode. The details of the game mode transition process (S321) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 43.

(9-1: RWM abnormality determination processing)
Next, the RWM abnormality determination process (S311) executed in the initial setting process (S7) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 39. As shown in FIG. 39, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the backup flag is “0” as the first process to be executed in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311) (S331). In the process of S331, if the backup flag is "0", the main control device 100 can determine that the transition mode at the time of the immediately preceding power outage is the game stop mode.

In the process of S331, if the backup flag is "1" (S331: No), then the main control device 100 determines whether or not the power cutoff occurrence information is abnormal (S332). In the process of S332, when the RWM 330 does not store the power-off occurrence information, for example, when the power is turned on for the first time or when the power-off occurrence information is volatilized due to the passage of time, etc. It is determined that there is an abnormality in the power failure occurrence information.

In the process of S332, if the power failure occurrence information is normal (S332: No), the main control device 100 subsequently calculates the checksum and executes it in the power failure occurrence process (S300). The checksum stored in the RWM 330 in the process of S303 is acquired (S333). Then, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the checksum is abnormal (S334).

In the process of S334, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the checksum value calculated in the process of S333 matches the checksum value stored in the RWM 330 in the process of S303 in the process of power failure (S300). Is determined, and if the checksums do not match, it is determined that the checksums are abnormal. That is, when the checksums do not match, the main control device 100 does not match the contents stored in the RWM 330 with the contents stored in the RWM 330 at the time of power failure, and returns to the state at the time of power failure. Judge that it cannot be done.

When it is determined that the checksum is normal in the process of S334 (S334: No), the main control device 100 subsequently determines whether or not the stage set value exceeds "6" (S335). ). That is, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the stage setting value is a numerical value other than "1 to 6" in the process of S335. As a result, if the stage setting value is in the range of "1 to 6" (S335: No), the main control device 100 determines that the RWM 330 is normal. In this case, the main control device 100 stores the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 in the general-purpose register 311 (S336). At the time of processing S336, the mode value storage area 337 stores the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 when the power is cut off. After the processing of S336, the main control device 100 ends this processing and returns to the initial setting processing (S7, see FIG. 38).

On the other hand, in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311), when the backup flag is "0" (S331: Yes), when there is an abnormality in the power failure occurrence information (S332: Yes), and when the checksum is abnormal (S332: Yes). S334: Yes), or when the stage setting value exceeds 6 (S335: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 330. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 stores "3" in the general-purpose register regardless of the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 (S337).

The process of S337 is a process executed when the game cannot be started and it is necessary to clear the RWM 330 and reset the stage setting value. Therefore, the main control device 100 stores "3" in the general-purpose register 311 in the processing of S337, and if the clear processing of the RWM 330 and the resetting of the stage set value are not executed, the main control device 100 shifts to the game stop mode and the game facility. Is urged to execute the clear processing of RWM330 and the resetting of the stage setting value to the employees and the like.

(9-2: Mode value setting process)
Next, the mode value setting process (S316) executed in the initial setting process (S7) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 40. As shown in FIG. 40, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the general-purpose register 311 is "3" as the first process to be executed in the mode value setting process (S316). S341).

In the process of S341, if the mode value stored in the general-purpose register 311 is not "3" (S341: No), the main controller 100 determines that the RWM 330 is normal in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311). I can judge. Therefore, the main control unit 100 subsequently determines whether or not the mode value stored in the general-purpose register 311 is "2" (S342).

Then, if the mode value stored in the general-purpose register 311 is not "2" (S342: No), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the setting key SW102 is ON (S343). As a result, if the setting key SW102 is OFF (S343: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the RWM clear SW101 is ON (S344).

As a result, if the RWM clear SW101 is OFF (S344: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the backup return mode has been selected as the transition mode (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 executes the backup return process (S345) for transmitting the power return command to the sub-integrated control device 120. That is, the information stored in the RWM built in the sub-integrated control device 120 is not backed up and is erased when the power is cut off, whereas the pachinko machine 1 performs the backup recovery process (S345). As a result, the sub-integrated control device 120 can be returned to the state at the time of power failure. Further, when the backup restoration is executed, the sub-integrated control device 120 notifies that fact by voice output from the speaker 32, lighting of the frame-side decorative lamp 33, and the like.

After that, the main control device 100 determines that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where it can shift to the game mode, and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 337 (S346). After the processing of S346, the main control device 100 returns to the initial setting processing (S7, see FIG. 38).

On the other hand, if the RWM clear SW101 is ON (S344: Yes) in the process of S344, it can be determined that the main control device 100 has selected the RWM clear mode as the transition mode (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 executes the RWM clear notification process (S347). In the process of S347, the main control device 100 transmits an RWM clear notification command for notifying the sub-integrated control device 120 that the RWM clear has been executed.

After that, the main control device 100 determines that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where it can shift to the game mode, and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 337 (S348). After the processing of S348, the main control device 100 returns to the initial setting processing (S7).

Further, in the process of S343, if the setting key SW102 is ON (S343: Yes), the main control device 100 subsequently determines whether or not the RWM clear SW101 is ON (S349).

As a result, if the RWM clear SW101 is OFF (S349: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the setting confirmation mode has been selected as the transition mode (see FIGS. 10 and 11). In this case, the main control device 100 executes the setting confirmation notification process (S350). In the process of S350, the main control device 100 transmits a setting confirmation notification command for notifying the sub-integrated control device 120 that the setting confirmation mode is set as the transition mode. Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the setting confirmation notification command has the setting confirmation mode set as the transition mode due to the voice output by the speaker 32, the lighting of the frame side decorative lamp 33, and the like, and the game cannot be started. Notify that it is. After that, the main control device 100 stores "1" in the mode value storage area 337 (S351), and returns to the initial setting process (S7).

On the other hand, if the RWM clear SW101 is ON (S349: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the setting change mode has been selected as the transition mode (see FIGS. 10 and 11). In this case, the main control device 100 executes the setting change notification process (S352). In the process of S352, the main control device 100 transmits a setting change notification command for notifying the sub-integrated control device 120 that the setting change mode is set as the transition mode. Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the setting change notification command has the setting change mode set as the transition mode due to the voice output by the speaker 32, the lighting of the frame side decorative lamp 33, and the like, and the game cannot be started. Notify that it is. After that, the main control device 100 stores "2" in the mode value storage area 337 (S353), and returns to the initial setting process (S7).

Further, in the process of S342, if the mode value stored in the general-purpose register 311 is "2" (S342: Yes), the main control unit 100 is set to the setting change mode as the transition mode when the power is cut off. It can be judged that it was. In this case, the main control device 100 shifts to the setting change notification process (S352) and stores "2" in the mode value storage area 337 (S353). That is, when the main control device 100 has no abnormality in the RWM 330 when the power is turned on and the setting change mode is set as the transition mode at the time when the power is cut off immediately before, the RWM clear SW101 and the setting key SW102 are used. The transition mode is set to the setting change mode regardless of the operation content.

On the other hand, in the process of S341, if the mode value stored in the general-purpose register 311 is "3" (S341: Yes), it can be determined that there is an abnormality in the RWM 330 at the time of turning on the power this time. In this case, the main control device 100 subsequently determines whether or not the setting key SW102 is ON (S354). As a result, if the setting key SW102 is ON (S354: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the RWM clear SW101 is ON (S355).

As a result, if the RWM clear SW101 is ON (S355: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the setting change mode has been selected as the transition mode (see FIGS. 10 and 12). Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 executes the setting change notification process (S352) and stores "2" in the mode value storage area 337 (S353).

In this regard, as described above, the setting change mode takes precedence over the game stop mode. Therefore, even if "3" is stored in the general-purpose register 311 in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311), the main control unit 100 has a mode value storage area when the setting change mode is selected as the transition mode. Store "2" in 337.

On the other hand, when the setting key SW102 is OFF (S354: No) or the RWM clear SW101 is OFF (S355: NO), the main control device 100 executes the game stop notification process (S356). .. In the process of S356, the main control device 100 transmits a game stop notification command for notifying the sub-integrated control device 120 that the game stop mode is set as the transition mode. Then, the sub-integrated control device 120 that has received the game stop notification command causes an abnormality in the RWM 330 due to the voice output by the speaker 32, the lighting of the frame-side decorative lamp 33, and the display on the effect symbol display device 54. Notify that there is. At this time, the pachinko machine 1 may also notify the effect symbol display device 54 that the RWM 330 needs to be cleared and the stage setting value needs to be reset.

In this regard, as described above, the game stop mode takes precedence over the backup return mode, the RWM clear mode, and the setting confirmation mode (see FIG. 12). Therefore, even if any one of the backup return mode, the RWM clear mode, and the setting confirmation mode is selected by the operation of the setting key SW102 and the RWM clear SW101, the main control device 100 is general-purpose in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311). When "3" is stored in the register 311 it is determined that the game cannot be started, and "3" is stored in the mode value storage area 337 (S357). After the processing of S357, the main control device 100 ends this processing and returns to the initial setting processing (S7).

As described above, in the mode value setting process (S316), the main control unit 100 determines that both the setting key SW102 and the RWM clear SW101 are ON when "3" is stored in the general-purpose register 311. Except, it shifts to the game stop mode. On the other hand, in this case, the main control device 100 shifts to the setting change mode when both the setting key SW102 and the RWM clear SW101 are ON.

(9-3: Setting confirmation process)
Next, the setting confirmation process (S318) executed in the initial setting process (see S7 and FIG. 38) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 41. As shown in FIG. 41, the main control device 100 lights and displays the currently set stage setting value on the performance display device 103 as the first process to be executed in the setting confirmation process (S318) (S361). As a result, the employees of the amusement facility who saw the performance display device 103 can confirm the stage setting value currently set in the pachinko machine 1.

After that, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF (S362). As a result, if the setting key SW102 remains ON (S362: No), the main control device 100 repeatedly executes the process of S362 until the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF.

Then, when the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF (S362: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the end of the setting confirmation mode has been selected. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 executes the backup return process (S363). The process of S363 is the same as the process of S345 described above (see FIG. 40). After that, the main control device 100 determines that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where it can shift to the game mode, and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 337 (S364). After the processing of S364, the main control device 100 returns to the initial setting processing (S7).

(9-4: Setting change process)
Next, the setting change process (S320) executed in the initial setting process (see S7 and FIG. 38) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 42. As shown in FIG. 42, the main control device 100 blinks and displays the currently set stage setting value on the performance display device 103 as the first process to be executed in the setting change process (S320) (S371). As a result, the employees of the amusement facility who saw the performance display device 103 can confirm the stage setting value currently temporarily set in the pachinko machine 1.

After the processing of S371, the main control device 100 determines whether or not it has been detected that the RWM clear SW101 has been pushed down (S372). Specifically, in the process of S372, the main control device 100 detects whether or not the RWM clear SW101 is pushed down again after the push-down of the RWM clear SW101 is once released. For example, in the process of S372, when the RWM clear SW101 is continuously pressed down from the time when the power is turned on (when the RWM clear SW101 is continuously pressed and held), the main control device 100 does not press down the RWM clear SW101. judge.

As a result, when it is detected that the RWM clear SW101 is pushed down (S372: Yes), the main control device 100 adds 1 to the value of the temporarily set stage setting value (S373). Subsequently, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the stage set value exceeds 6 (S374), and if the stage set value exceeds 6, (S374: Yes), the stage set value is set to 1 (S). S375), the process proceeds to S376. On the other hand, if the stage set value does not exceed 6 (S374: No), the main control device 100 skips the process of S375 and shifts to the process of S376. Then, in the process of S376, the main control device 100 executes the stage setting update process for updating the stage setting value to be displayed blinking on the performance display device 103.

The processes from S372 to S376 are processes executed when the RWM clear SW101 is pressed down in a state where the stage setting value can be changed. Specifically, the main control device 100 adds 1 to the temporarily set stage setting value each time the RWM clear SW101 is pressed down, and the stage setting value exceeds the upper limit value "6". (That is, when the stage setting value becomes "7"), the stage setting value is returned to 1. Then, the main control device 100 blinks and displays the temporarily set step setting value after being changed by pushing down the RWM clear SW101 on the performance display device 103.

On the other hand, if the pressing of the RWM clear SW101 is not detected in the process of S372 (S372: No), the main control device 100 skips the process of S373 to S376 and shifts to the process of S377.

In the process of S377, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF. As a result, if the setting key SW102 remains ON (S377: No), the main control device 100 returns to the process of S372.

On the other hand, when the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF (S377: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the end of the setting change mode has been selected. In this case, the main control device 100 executes the RWM clear notification process (S378). The processing of S378 is the same as the processing of S347 described above (see FIG. 40). After that, the main control device 100 determines that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where it can shift to the game mode, and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 337 (S379). After the processing of S379, the main control device 100 returns to the initial setting processing (S7).

In the setting change mode, the step setting value is fixed when the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF. At this time, when the pachinko machine 1 performs a suggestion effect regarding the stage set value in the reach effect, the jackpot effect, etc., the main control device 100 transmits the data regarding the determined stage set value to the sub-integrated control device 120. You may.

(9-5: Game mode transition process)
Next, the game mode transition process (S321) executed in the initial setting process (S7, FIG. 38) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 43. As shown in FIG. 43, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "0" as the first process executed in the game mode transition process (S321). (S381).

As a result, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not "0" (S381: No), the main control device 100 is set to the game stop mode as the transition mode, and the game cannot be started. It can be judged that there is. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 ends the initial setting process (S7) without shifting to the game mode, and returns to the start process (see FIG. 18).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is "0" (S381: Yes), the main control device 100 shifts to the game mode. Specifically, the main control device 100 sets the backup flag to "0" (S382) and sets the timer interrupt register as preprocessing for interrupt processing (see FIG. 19) (S383). As a result, the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the game can be started. After the process, the main control device 100 ends the initial setting process (S7) and returns to the start process.

When the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game mode, the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to another transition mode until the power is cut off, and the main control device 100 shifts to the game mode until the power is cut off. The mode value stored in the value storage area 337 is not referred to. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, as long as there is no abnormality in the RWM 330 when the power is turned on and the transition mode is not the setting change mode when the power is turned off, the operation contents of the setting keys SW102 and the RWM clear SW101 at the time of turning on the power are used. Based on this, the mode to be migrated is determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not cleared after shifting to the game mode, but the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not performed as needed. May be cleared.

(10. RAM clear operation)
Next, the RAM clear operation (RAM clear state) started by executing the RAM clear by the RAM clear operation will be described. The RAM clear operation is an operation executed under the control of the sub-integrated control device 120 by receiving a command transmitted when the sub-integrated control device 120 executes RAM clear from the main control device 100. In the RAM clear operation, RWM clear is executed by performing the display of the effect symbol display device 54, the sound output of the speaker 32, the lighting of the frame side decorative lamp 33, and the like in the RAM clear mode for a predetermined period. Notify that. Further, the pachinko machine 1 performs input / output inspections of the effect button 37, the cross key 39, and the like in the RAM clear operation.

A control process related to a RAM clearing operation executed by the sub-integrated control device 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 48.

(10-1: RAM clear operation process)
The “RAM clear operation process” will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The "RAM clear operation process" is a subroutine executed by the sub-integrated control device 120. As shown in FIG. 44, the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the RAM clear operation flag is “0” as the first process to be executed in the “RAM clear operation process” (S401). The RAM clear operation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the RAM clear operation is in progress. In the process of S401, if the RAM clear operation flag is "0", the sub-integrated control device 120 can determine that the RAM clear operation is not in progress.

If the RAM clear operation flag is not "0" as a result of the processing of S401 (S401: No), the process proceeds to the processing of S405 described later. On the other hand, in the process of S401, if the RAM clear operation flag is "0" (S401: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the initial screen designation command from the main control device 100 has been received. (S402). The initial screen designation command is a command transmitted when the RAM clear is executed and the RAM initial setting is executed in the main control device 100 (see FIGS. 38 and S315). In the process of S402, the sub-integrated control device 120 can determine that the RAM clear has been executed if the initial screen designation command is received. If the initial screen designation command is not received (S402: No), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated controller 120.

In the process of S402, if the initial screen designation command is received (S402: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 performs a process of starting the RAM clear operation (S403). By this process, a command is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 120 to the effect symbol control device 130, and the effect symbol display device 54 is displayed with an image of the RAM clear mode under the control of the effect symbol control device 130 to indicate that the RWM clear is executed. Is notified. Further, under the control of the sub-integrated control device 120, the speaker 32 outputs a voice in the RAM clear mode to notify the execution of the RWM clear. Further, the frame decoration lamp 33 is turned on in the RAM clear mode under the control of the sub-integrated control device 120 to notify the execution of the RWM clear.

Next, the sub-integrated control device 120 sets the RAM clear operation flag to "1" (S404).

After the negative determination (S401: No) in the processing of S401 or the processing of S404, the sub-integrated control device 120 adds "1" to the RAM clear operation counter (S405). The RAM clear operation counter is a counter for controlling the continuation of the RAM clear operation. In this embodiment, the duration of the RAM clearing operation is 40 seconds.

Subsequently, the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the count value of the RAM clear operation counter is less than "40 seconds" (S406). In the process of S406, if the count value is less than "40 seconds" (S406: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the end wait flag is "0" (S407). The end wait flag is a flag indicating that the movable accessory inspection, which is a part of the RAM clear operation, has been completed. In the process of S401, if the RAM clear operation flag is "0", the sub-integrated control device 120 can determine that the movable accessory inspection has not been completed. If the end wait flag is not "0" (S407: No), a return is made.

If the end wait flag is "0" in the process of S407 (S407: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 executes the cross key inspection process (S408), which is the process related to the inspection of the cross key 39. The details of the cross key inspection process (S408) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 45 and 46. After the processing of S408, the sub-integrated control device 120 executes the effect button inspection process (S409), which is the process related to the inspection of the effect button 37. The details of the effect button inspection process (S409) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 47. After the process of S409, the sub-integrated control device 120 executes the movable accessory inspection process (S410), which is a process related to the inspection of the sword accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82, which are movable accessories. The details of the movable accessory inspection process (S410) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 48. After the processing of the movable accessory inspection processing (S410), it returns.

In the process of S406, if the count value is not less than "40 seconds" (S406: No), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines that the duration of the RAM clear operation has expired, and performs the end process of the RAM clear operation. (S411). By this process, the RAM clearing operation is completed, and the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the game can be started.

After the RAM clear operation end process (S411), the sub-integrated control device 120 sets the RAM clear operation flag to "0" (S412), and subsequently sets the RAM clear operation counter to "0" (S413). Further, the end wait flag is set to "0" (S414). Then return.

(10-2: Cross key inspection process)
Next, the cross key inspection process (S408) executed in the RAM clear operation process (see FIG. 44) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 45.

The cross key inspection is an input / output state of the cross key 39 by having the operator operate the cross key 39 in a preset operation pattern by the time the RAM clear operation is started and a predetermined period elapses. It is an inspection to confirm. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49, the cross key up button 391, the cross key down button 392, the cross key left button 393, and the cross key right button 394 of the cross key 39 are located at the up, down, left, and right positions on the outer circumference of the effect button 37. Corresponding cross-shaped LED 396, cross-shaped lower LED 397, cross-shaped left LED 398 and cross-right LED 399 are provided, and corresponding lighting LEDs 396, 397, 398, 399 are set according to the input of each key 391,392,393,394. Inspection is performed by turning off the lights. In the illustrated example, the state in which the cross-shaped upper LED 396 and the cross-shaped lower LED 397 are turned off according to the operation of the cross-shaped key up button 391 and the cross-shaped key down button 392 is shown. It should be noted that, in response to the input of each key 391, 392, 393, 394, the corresponding lights 396, 397, 398, 399 may be turned on.

As shown in FIG. 45, the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the effect button inspection flag is “0” as the first process of the cross key inspection process (S408) (S421). The effect button inspection flag is a flag indicating whether or not the effect button inspection process is in progress. In the process of S421, if the effect button inspection flag is "0", the sub-integrated control device 120 can determine that the effect button inspection is not in progress.

If the effect button inspection flag is not "0" as a result of the process of S421 (S421: No), the process proceeds to the effect button inspection process (S409) described later. On the other hand, in the process of S421, if the effect button inspection flag is "0" (S421: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory inspection flag is "0" (S422). ). The movable accessory inspection flag is a flag indicating whether or not the movable accessory inspection process is in progress. In the process of S422, if the movable accessory inspection flag is "0", the sub-integrated control device 120 can determine that the movable accessory inspection is not in progress.

If the movable accessory inspection flag is not "0" as a result of the processing of S422 (S422: No), the process proceeds to the effect button inspection processing (S409) described later. On the other hand, in the process of S422, if the movable accessory inspection flag is "0" (S422: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the cross key inspection flag is "0" (S423). ). If the cross key inspection flag is "0" (S423: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 sets the cross key inspection flag to "1" (S424). The cross key inspection flag is a flag indicating whether or not the cross key inspection process is in progress. The sub-integrated control device 120 substantially starts the cross-key inspection by setting the cross-key inspection flag to "1".

After the negative determination (S423: No) in the processing of S423 or the processing of S424, the sub-integrated control device 120 adds "1" to the cross key inspection counter (S425). The cross key inspection counter is a counter for controlling the continuation of the cross key inspection. In this embodiment, the duration of the cross key test is 20 seconds at the maximum.

Subsequently, the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the count value of the cross key inspection counter is less than "20 seconds" (S426). In the process of S426, if the count value is less than "20 seconds" (S426: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of S431 shown in FIG. 46. On the other hand, if the count value is not less than "20 seconds" (S426: No), the process proceeds to S436 shown in FIG.

If the determination result is affirmative in the process of S426 (S426: Yes), as shown in FIG. 46, the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the operation of the cross key 39 for inspection by the operator is completed. Is determined (S431). If the operation of the cross key 39 is not completed (S431: No), the process proceeds to the effect button inspection process (S409) described later.

On the other hand, if the operation of the cross key 39 is completed in the process of S431 (S4311: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the operation pattern of the cross key inspection by the operator is "operation pattern A". Is determined (S432). The "operation pattern A" is a pattern in which the cross key 39 is operated in the order of the cross key up button 391, the cross key down button 392, the cross key left button 393, and the cross key right button 394.

If the determination result of the processing of S432 is "operation pattern A" (S432: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 operates the sword accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82, which are movable accessories in the RAM clear operation. As a pattern, "Pattern 1" is stored in the accessory operation pattern buffer, which is a storage area provided in the sub-integrated control device 120. As a result, "Pattern 1" is set in the RAM clearing mode of the operation of the movable accessory in the RAM clearing operation.

If the determination result of the process of S432 is not "operation pattern A" (S432: No), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the operation pattern of the cross key inspection by the operator is "operation pattern B". (S434). The "operation pattern B" is a pattern in which the cross key 39 is operated in the order of the cross key left button 393, the cross key right button 394, the cross key up button 391, and the cross key down button 392.

If the determination result of the process of S434 is "operation pattern B" (S434: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 uses "pattern 2" as the operation pattern for operating the movable accessory in the RAM clear operation. Store in the buffer (S435). As a result, "Pattern 2" is set in the RAM clearing mode of the operation of the movable accessory in the RAM clearing operation.

If the negative judgment (S426: No) in the processing of S426 (see FIG. 45) or the judgment result of the processing of S434 is not "operation pattern B" (S434: No), that is, the completed operation pattern is "operation pattern A". In the case of a pattern other than "operation pattern B", the sub-integrated control device 120 stores "pattern 3" in the accessory operation pattern buffer as an operation pattern for operating the movable accessory in the RAM clear operation (S436). .. As a result, "Pattern 3" is set in the RAM clearing mode of the operation of the movable accessory in the RAM clearing operation.

Next, the sub-integrated control device 120 performs a process of ending the cross key inspection period after any of the processes of S433, S435, and S436 (S437), and subsequently sets the cross key inspection flag to "0". (S438). Further, the sub-integrated control device 120 performs a process of resetting the cross key inspection counter to "0" (S439), and subsequently sets the effect button inspection flag to "1" (S440). As a result, the sub-integrated control device 120 substantially finishes the cross key inspection and starts the effect button inspection. Next, the sub-integrated control device 120 performs a process of validating the input of the effect button 37 (S441), and shifts to the effect button inspection process (S409).

In this "cross key inspection process", when the sub-integrated control device 120 executes the process of S431, S432 and S433, or the process of S431, S432, S434 and S435, the cross key inspection period (20 seconds). ) Can be completed before the cross key test.

(10-3: Direction button inspection process)
Next, the effect button inspection process (S409) executed in the RAM clear operation process (see FIG. 44) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 47.

The effect button inspection is an effect period after the cross key inspection is completed, and the input / output inspection of the effect button 37 is performed by the operator's operation of the effect button 37. Specifically, when the effect button 37 is operated during the effect period, the sword accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82, which are movable accessories, are operated according to the set accessory operation pattern to perform an inspection. .. In the effect button inspection, the movable accessory may be operated according to the operation of the effect button 37, and the display built in the button may be turned on or the effect button 37 may be projected.

As shown in FIG. 47, the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the cross key inspection flag is “0” as the first process of the effect button inspection process (S409) (S451). In the process of S451, if the cross key inspection flag is "0", the sub-integrated control device 120 can determine that the cross key inspection is not in progress.

If the cross key inspection flag is not "0" as a result of the processing of S451 (S451: No), the process proceeds to the movable accessory inspection processing (S410) described later. On the other hand, in the process of S451, if the cross key inspection flag is "0" (S451: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory inspection flag is "0" (S452). ). In the process of S452, if the movable accessory inspection flag is "0", the sub-integrated control device 120 can determine that the movable accessory inspection is not in progress.

If the movable accessory inspection flag is not "0" as a result of the process of S452 (S452: No), the process proceeds to the movable accessory inspection process (S410). On the other hand, in the process of S452, if the movable accessory inspection flag is "0" (S452: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the effect button inspection flag is "1" (S453). ).

If the effect button inspection flag is not "1" as a result of the processing of S453 (S453: No), the process proceeds to the movable accessory inspection processing (S410). On the other hand, in the process of S453, if the effect button inspection flag is "1" (S453: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 adds "1" to the effect button inspection counter (S454). The effect button inspection counter is a counter for controlling the validity period of the effect button. In this embodiment, the effect period of the effect button is a maximum of 5 seconds.

Subsequently, the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the count value of the effect button inspection counter is less than "5 seconds" (S455). If the count value is less than "5 seconds" in the process of S455 (S455: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 shifts to the process of S456. On the other hand, if the count value is not less than "5 seconds" (S455: No), S456 is skipped and the process proceeds to S457.

In the process of S456, the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not there is an operation of pressing the effect button 37. If there is no pressing operation of the effect button 37 (S456: No), the process proceeds to the movable accessory inspection process (S410). On the other hand, if there is an operation of pressing the effect button 37 in the process of S456 (S456: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 executes the process of S457.

In the process of S457, the sub-integrated control device 120 performs a process of invalidating the effect button 37, and subsequently sets the effect button inspection flag to “0” (S458). Further, the sub-integrated control device 120 performs a process of resetting the effect button inspection counter to "0" (S459), and subsequently sets the movable accessory inspection flag to "1" (S460). As a result, the sub-integrated control device 120 substantially finishes the effect button inspection and starts the movable accessory inspection.

In this "effect button inspection process", when the effect button 37 is pressed during the effect period of the effect button 37, the effect button validity period (5 seconds) elapses in the sub-integrated control device 120. The effect button inspection can be completed before.

(10-4: Movable accessory inspection process)
Next, the movable accessory inspection process (S410) executed in the RAM clear operation process (see FIG. 44) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 48.

The movable accessory inspection is performed by operating the movable accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82 in the set accessory operation pattern after the effect period of the effect button is expired.

As shown in FIG. 48, the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the cross key inspection flag is “0” as the first process of the movable accessory inspection process (S410) (S471). In the process of S471, if the cross key inspection flag is "0", the sub-integrated control device 120 can determine that the cross key inspection is not in progress.

As a result of the processing of S471, if the cross key inspection flag is not "0" (S471: No), a return is made. On the other hand, in the process of S471, if the cross key inspection flag is "0" (S471: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the effect button inspection flag is "0" (S472). .. In the process of S472, if the effect button inspection flag is "0", the sub-integrated control device 120 can determine that the effect button inspection is not in progress.

As a result of the processing of S472, if the effect button inspection flag is not "0" (S472: No), a return is made. On the other hand, in the process of S472, if the effect button inspection flag is "0" (S472: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory inspection flag is "1" (S473). ).

As a result of the processing of S473, if the movable accessory inspection flag is not "1" (S473: No), a return is made. On the other hand, in the process of S473, if the effect button inspection flag is "1" (S473: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the operation flag is "0" (S474). If the activation flag is "0" (S474: Yes), the sub-integrated controller 120 sets the activation flag to "1" (S475). The activation flag is a flag indicating that the sword accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82, which are movable accessories, are in operation.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S474 (S474: No), the process of S475 is skipped and the process proceeds to the process of S476.
Following the processing of S475, the sub-integrated control device 120 uses the sword accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82, which are movable accessories, based on the storage information of the accessory operation pattern buffer stored in the processing of S433, S435 or S436. Perform the process to operate.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 50, the sword accessory 81 moves from the standby position along the left edge of the center case 53 to the operating position protruding to the front side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54. After that, it returns to the standby position.

As shown in FIG. 51, the shield accessory 82 moves from the standby position along the right edge of the center case 53 to the operating position protruding to the front side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54. After that, it returns to the standby position.

Returning to FIG. 48, the description of the “movable accessory inspection process” will be continued. After executing the operation processing of the movable accessory in S476, the sub-integrated control device 120 determines whether or not the operation of the movable accessory is completed (S477). If the operation of the movable accessory is not completed (S477: No), it returns.

In the process of S477, if the operation of the movable accessory is completed (S477: Yes), the sub-integrated control device 120 sets the operation flag to "0" (S478), and subsequently sets the movable accessory inspection flag to "0". The process of resetting to "0" is performed (S479). Further, the sub-integrated control device 120 sets the end wait flag to "1" (S480). As a result, the sub-integrated control device 120 substantially completes the inspection of the movable accessory. Then return.

(10-5: Implementation of RAM clear operation)
An embodiment of the RAM clearing operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to the time charts of FIGS. 52 to 56. The operation mode of the RAM clear operation differs depending on the operation of the effect button 37 and the operation of the cross key 39 by the operator. The RAM clear operation corresponding to the operation of the different effect buttons 37 and the operation of the cross key 39 will be described below.

(10-5: 1 Example 1 of RAM clear operation)
The RAM clear operation shown in FIG. 52 is a time chart of the RAM clear operation when the effect button 37 and the cross key 39 are not operated. As shown in FIG. 52, when the RAM clear operation is started in response to the RAM clear of the main control device 100, the pachinko machine 1 continues the RAM clear operation for about 40 seconds [a]. Further, in the RAM clear operation, the cross key inspection period [a] is continued for about 20 seconds from the start of the operation. During the cross-key inspection period [a], the cross-key 39 is in a waiting state waiting for input. At this time, the LEDs 396, 397, 398, 399 for all the cross keys corresponding to the cross keys 39 are lit, whereby the operator recognizes the period [a] of the cross key inspection.

If the cross key 39 is not operated during the cross key inspection period [a], the pachinko machine 1 ends the cross key inspection period [a] for about 20 seconds, and immediately after that, presses the effect button 37 for about 5 seconds. It shifts to the valid period [c] of the effect button inspection to be enabled. During the valid period [c] of the effect button inspection, the effect button 37 is in a standby state waiting for input. At this time, the LEDs 396, 397, 398, 399 for all the cross keys are turned off by the end of the cross key inspection period [a], so that the operator has moved to the valid period [c] of the effect button inspection. Recognize.

If the effect button 37 is not operated during the effect period [c] of the effect button inspection, the pachinko machine 1 has an inspection period of movable accessories [d] immediately after the end of the effect period [c] of about 5 seconds. Move to. As a result, the movable accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82 operate based on the operation pattern of "Pattern 3" set in the process of S436 (see FIG. 46). Specifically, first, a series of operations in which the sword accessory 81, which is a movable accessory, moves from the standby position to the operating position and returns to the standby position is performed. After that, the shield accessory 82, which is a movable accessory, moves from the standby position to the operating position, and a series of operations to return to the standby position is performed. After that, the pachinko machine 1 ends the RAM clearing operation after about 40 seconds have elapsed from the start of the RAM clearing operation.

In this way, the RAM clear operation consists of the first state, which is the combination of the cross key inspection period [a] and the effect button inspection validity period [c], and the second state, which is the inspection period [d] of the movable accessory. It can be divided into. Then, the pachinko machine 1 shortens the duration of the first state according to the operation of the cross key 39 during the cross key inspection period [a] and the operation of the effect button 37 during the valid period [c] of the effect button inspection. can do. The shortening of the duration of the first state will be described below.

(10-5-2: Example 2 of RAM clear operation)
The RAM clear operation shown in FIG. 53 is a time chart of the RAM clear operation when only the effect button 37 is operated without operating the cross key 39. As shown in FIG. 53, in the pachinko machine 1, if the cross key 39 is not operated from the start of the RAM clearing operation, the cross key inspection period [a] of about 20 seconds ends. At this time, the LEDs 396, 397, 398, 399 for all the cross keys are turned off, whereby the operator recognizes the end of the cross key inspection period [a].

Immediately after the end of the cross key inspection period [a], the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the effect button inspection valid period [c], and when the effect button 37 is operated during the effect button inspection valid period [c]. , The valid period [c] of the effect button inspection ends without waiting for the duration of about 5 seconds according to the rise of the ON signal.

The pachinko machine 1 shifts to the inspection period [d] of the movable accessory immediately after the end of the shortened effective period [c] of the effect button inspection. As a result, the movable accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82 operate based on the operation pattern of "Pattern 3" set in the process of S436 (see FIG. 46). After that, the pachinko machine 1 ends the RAM clearing operation after about 40 seconds have elapsed from the start of the RAM clearing operation.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can shorten the effective period [c] of the effect button inspection by operating the effect button 37 during the effective period [c] of the effect button inspection, and the first state by that amount. Can be shortened. Since the first state is shortened, the inspection period [d] of the movable accessory in the second state can be carried out ahead of schedule, and the operation of the shield accessory 82 can be completed earlier than in Example 1 shown in FIG. Can be ended in. Therefore, although the RAM clearing operation continues until about 40 seconds have passed, for example, in the RAM clearing operation performed at the time of shipment from the factory, the second state that the operator must confirm also ends earlier, so that the operator can do so. You can move on to the next task.

(10-5-3: Example 3 of RAM clear operation)
The RAM clear operation shown in FIG. 54 is a time chart of the RAM clear operation when the cross key 39 is operated by the “operation pattern A” and the effect button 37 is operated. As shown in FIG. 54, when the cross key 39 is operated in the “operation pattern A” during the period [a] of the cross key inspection from the start of the RAM clear operation, the pachinko machine 1 is the last of the “operation pattern A”. The period [a] of the cross key inspection ends without waiting for a duration of about 20 seconds in response to the rise of the ON signal of the operation of the right button 394 of the cross key.

When the cross key inspection period [a] is started, the LEDs 396, 397, 398, 399 for all the cross keys corresponding to the cross key 39 are turned on. Then, in the operation procedure of "operation pattern A", when the cross key up button 391 is first pressed, the cross key LED 396 is turned off in response to this, and then when the cross key down button 392 is pressed, the cross is crossed. The lower LED 397 goes out. Subsequently, when the cross key left button 393 is pressed, the cross left LED 398 is turned off, and when the cross key right button 394 is pressed, the cross right LED 399 is turned off. In this way, the input of all the cross keys 39 is normal, the LEDs 396, 397, 398, 399 for all the cross keys are turned off, and the period of the cross key inspection without waiting for the duration of about 20 seconds [a]. Is finished. At this time, the LEDs 396, 397, 398, 399 do not turn off in response to the pressing operation of the cross key 39, that is, if there is a key whose input / output state is abnormal, the RAM clear state does not end until 40 seconds have elapsed. The person can confirm the abnormal part with a margin.

When the shortened cross key inspection period [a] ends, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the effective period [c] of the effect button inspection immediately after that. In this case, the operator can recognize the transition to the valid period [c] of the effect button inspection by turning off the LEDs 396, 397, 398, 399 for all the cross keys. Next, when the effect button 37 is operated during the effect period [c] of the effect button inspection, the effect period [c] of the effect button inspection is performed without waiting for a duration of about 5 seconds according to the rise of the ON signal. ] Is finished.

The pachinko machine 1 shifts to the inspection period [d] of the movable accessory immediately after the end of the shortened effective period [c] of the effect button inspection. As a result, the sword accessory 81, which is a movable accessory, operates based on the operation pattern of "pattern 1" set in the process of S433 (see FIG. 46). After that, the pachinko machine 1 ends the RAM clearing operation after about 40 seconds have elapsed from the start of the RAM clearing operation.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can shorten the cross key inspection period [a] by operating the cross key 39 during the cross key inspection period [a], and further, the effective period of the effect button inspection [a]. By operating the effect button 37 in [c], the valid period [c] of the effect button inspection can be shortened, and the first state can be shortened by that amount. Since the first state is shortened, the inspection period [d] of the movable accessory in the second state can be carried out ahead of schedule, and the operation of the sword accessory 81 can be completed earlier than in Example 2 shown in FIG. 53. Can be ended in. Therefore, although the RAM clearing operation continues until about 40 seconds have passed, for example, in the RAM clearing operation performed at the time of shipment from the factory, the second state that the operator must confirm also ends earlier, so that the operator can do so. You can move on to the next task.

(10-5-4: Example 4 of RAM clear operation)
The RAM clear operation shown in FIG. 55 is a time chart of the RAM clear operation when the cross key 39 is operated by the “operation pattern B” and the effect button 37 is operated. As shown in FIG. 55, when the cross key 39 is operated in the “operation pattern B” during the period [a] of the cross key inspection from the start of the RAM clear operation, the pachinko machine 1 is the last of the “operation pattern B”. In response to the rise of the ON signal of the operation of the cross key down button 392, the cross key inspection period [a] ends without waiting for a duration of about 20 seconds. At this time, the LEDs 396, 397, 398, 399 for all the cross keys are turned off, whereby the operator recognizes the end of the cross key inspection period [a].

When the shortened cross key inspection period [a] ends, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the effective period [c] of the effect button inspection immediately after that. Next, when the effect button 37 is operated during the effect period [c] of the effect button inspection, the effect period [c] of the effect button inspection is performed without waiting for a duration of about 5 seconds according to the rise of the ON signal. ] Is finished.

The pachinko machine 1 shifts to the inspection period [d] of the movable accessory immediately after the end of the shortened effective period [c] of the effect button inspection. As a result, the shield accessory 82, which is a movable accessory, operates based on the operation pattern of "pattern 2" set in the process of S435 (see FIG. 46). After that, the pachinko machine 1 ends the RAM clearing operation after about 40 seconds have elapsed from the start of the RAM clearing operation.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can shorten the cross key inspection period [a] by operating the cross key 39 during the cross key inspection period [a], and further, the effective period of the effect button inspection [a]. By operating the effect button 37 in [c], the valid period [c] of the effect button inspection can be shortened, and the first state can be shortened by that amount. Since the first state is shortened, the inspection period [d] of the movable accessory in the second state can be carried out ahead of schedule, and the operation of the shield accessory 82 can be completed earlier than in Example 2 shown in FIG. 53. Can be ended in. Therefore, although the RAM clearing operation continues until about 40 seconds have passed, for example, in the RAM clearing operation performed at the time of shipment from the factory, the second state that the operator must confirm also ends earlier, so that the operator can do so. You can move on to the next task.

(10-5-5: Example 5 of RAM clear operation)
The RAM clear operation shown in FIG. 56 is a time chart of the RAM clear operation when the cross key 39 is operated by the “operation pattern C” and the effect button 37 is operated. As shown in FIG. 56, when the cross key 39 is operated in the “operation pattern C” during the period [a] of the cross key inspection from the start of the RAM clear operation, the pachinko machine 1 is the last of the “operation pattern C”. Depending on the rise of the ON signal of the operation of the left button 393 of the cross key, the period [a] of the cross key inspection ends without waiting for the duration of about 20 seconds. At this time, the LEDs 396, 397, 398, 399 for all the cross keys are turned off, whereby the operator recognizes the end of the cross key inspection period [a].

When the shortened cross key inspection period [a] ends, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the effective period [c] of the effect button inspection immediately after that. Next, when the effect button 37 is operated during the effect period [c] of the effect button inspection, the effect period [c] of the effect button inspection is performed without waiting for a duration of about 5 seconds according to the rise of the ON signal. ] Is finished.

The pachinko machine 1 shifts to the inspection period [d] of the movable accessory immediately after the end of the shortened effective period [c] of the effect button inspection. As a result, the movable accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82 operate based on the operation pattern of "Pattern 3" set in the process of S436 (see FIG. 46). After that, the pachinko machine 1 ends the RAM clearing operation after about 40 seconds have elapsed from the start of the RAM clearing operation.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can shorten the cross key inspection period [a] by operating the cross key 39 during the cross key inspection period [a], and further, the effective period of the effect button inspection [a]. By operating the effect button 37 in [c], the valid period [c] of the effect button inspection can be shortened, and the first state can be shortened by that amount. Since the first state is shortened, the inspection period [d] of the movable accessory in the second state can be carried out ahead of schedule, and the end of operation of the sword accessory 81 and the shield accessory 82 is shown in FIG. 53. It can be completed earlier than in Example 2. Therefore, although the RAM clearing operation continues until about 40 seconds have passed, for example, in the RAM clearing operation performed at the time of shipment from the factory, the second state that the operator must confirm also ends earlier, so that the operator can do so. You can move on to the next task.

According to the configuration of the fifth embodiment, even an operator who is inexperienced in the operation of the cross key 39, that is, does not remember the "operation pattern A" and the "operation pattern B", or makes an erroneous operation. Even if it does, operate the corner, the cross key up button 391, the cross key down button 392, the cross key left button 393 and the cross key right button 394, and the LEDs for all the cross keys 396,397,398,399. If it is possible to turn off the light, it is possible to move forward to the valid period [c] of the effect button inspection, and then in the second state, the operation of all the accessories, that is, the first and second accessories is leaked. Since it is done without any problems, the confirmation work can be performed efficiently.

(11. Action and effect of this example)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, it is a pachinko machine provided with a CPU 310 and a RAM 330 forming a storage area for temporarily storing data associated with the program processing of the CPU in the control device 100 that controls the game. The pachinko machine 1 includes operating means 37, 39 that can be operated by the player, effect devices 32, 33, 54, 81, 82 that perform the game effect, and RAM that initializes the RAM in response to a predetermined RAM clear operation. It is equipped with clearing means. Then, when the RAM 330 is initialized, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the RAM clear state and continues the RAM clear state until a predetermined time elapses. Further, in the RAM clear state, the pachinko machine 1 notifies that the RAM 330 has been initialized by the effect devices 32, 33, 54, 81, 82 performing the effect of the RAM clear mode. Moreover, the input inspection of the operating means 37, 39 is performed by changing the effect of the RAM clearing mode of the effect devices 32, 33, 54, 81, 82 to the specific mode according to the specific operation of the operating means 37, 39. .. Further, in the RAM clear state, the pachinko machine 1 is in the first state, which ends when at least a predetermined period elapses from the start, and the RAM clear state, which starts after the end of the first state and satisfies a predetermined condition. It includes a second state that ends before it ends. The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the first state can be terminated even before a predetermined period has elapsed, depending on the specific operation of the operating means.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operating means 37 and 39 can perform at least the first specific operation and the second specific operation as specific operations. The effect devices 32, 33, 54, 81, 82 depend on the effect of the first RAM clear mode in the second state when the first state of the RAM clear state is completed by the first specific operation of the operation means 37, 39. Execute notification. Moreover, when the first state of the RAM clear state is completed by the second specific operation of the operation means 37, 39, the effect devices 32, 33, 54, 81, 82 produce the second RAM clear mode in the second state. It is a configuration that executes notification by.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the RAM clear state, which also functions as an inspection period, is continued until a specified time elapses. This is set to a sufficient time for the inspection period. Then, the operation means 37 and 39 are operated in the first state, and the inspection result is confirmed in the second state. Then, the pachinko machine 1 can quickly end the first state, which is about to shift to the second state later, in the RAM clear state without waiting for the elapse of a predetermined period. That is, depending on the work speed at which the operating means of the operator performing the inspection is operated, the first state can be ended earlier than the elapse of a predetermined period, and the timing for shifting to the second state later can be accelerated. Therefore, the confirmation work during the RAM clearing period, which is carried out at the time of shipment or the like, can be efficiently performed. For example, veteran workers are accustomed to operating the operating means and can operate faster than newcomers, resulting in early termination of the first state and subsequent early confirmation of test results in the second state. Because you can do it, you can move on to the next work sooner.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment separately includes the effect of the first RAM clear mode and the effect of the second RAM clear mode of the effect device as the effect of the RAM clear mode, and the first state is the operation. Depending on whether the means 37 or 39 is terminated by the first specific operation or by the second specific operation, the mode of notification by the effect of the RAM clear mode to be executed differs. The operator who performs the inspection in this way desires by operating the operating means 37 and 39 in a predetermined operation corresponding to the mode to be confirmed, in a limited RAM clear state which also has a function as an inspection period. By arbitrarily executing the RAM clearing mode of the effect device, it is possible to realize an efficient and highly flexible confirmation work.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the effect button 37 and the cross key 39 are not operated in the RAM clear state, or when only the effect button 37 is operated without operating the cross key 39, the operation pattern in which the cross key 39 is operated is adopted. The configuration is such that the operation of the RAM clear mode of the movable accessories 81 and 82 is changed accordingly, but the operation is not limited to this, and the operation of the RAM clear mode of the effect symbol display device 54 and the RAM clear of the speaker 32 are different depending on each case. The sound of the mode and the lighting of the RAM clear mode of the decorative lamp 33 may be changed.

The pachinko machine 1 exemplifies a configuration in which the cross-key inspection period [a] starts at the same time as the start of the RAM clear operation, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a certain time has elapsed from the start of the RAM clear operation. Alternatively, it may be configured to start with some event as a trigger. Further, other inspection processing, notification processing, and the like may be provided before the start of the cross key inspection period [a]. Even with such a configuration, according to the above-described configuration of the present invention, it is possible to efficiently and highly freely execute the confirmation work within the limited “RAM clear operation” period.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the completed operation pattern is a pattern other than the "operation pattern A" and the "operation pattern B", the pachinko machine 1 has "pattern 3" as the RAM clearing mode of the operation of the movable accessory in the RAM clearing operation. Is selected, and the configuration in which the sword accessory 81 and then the shield accessory 82 operate in the second state is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the operation of the "operation pattern C" is completed with the "operation pattern C", the shield accessory 82 and then the sword accessory 81 operate in the second state. That is, the configuration may be such that the order of the operating accessories is different. As a result, even if the accessory is operated without omission, it is possible to set a priority for execution and facilitate flexible confirmation work. As a result, the confirmation work can be performed more efficiently and with a high degree of freedom.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is, of course, not limited to the two types illustrated, and may be provided with a large number of types of operating accessories, and may be provided with a large number of operation patterns correspondingly. As a result, the confirmation work can be performed more efficiently and with a high degree of freedom.

Further, when the pachinko machine 1 completes the operation of the cross key 39 in any of the predetermined operation patterns "operation patterns A to C" during the cross key inspection period [a], the last button operation thereof is performed. An example is given of a configuration in which the effect period of the effect button inspection is immediately changed to the valid period [c] according to the rise of the ON signal, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect period of the effect button inspection is set to the effective period [c] after waiting for a certain period of time. It may be a configuration to be migrated. As a result, the operator can have an appropriate preparation time for pressing the effect button 37 without rushing after the operation of the cross key 39 is completed, so that the confirmation work can be performed efficiently and with a high degree of freedom. To contribute.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 exemplifies a configuration in which when the effect button 37 is operated during the valid period [c] of the effect button inspection, the pachinko machine 1 immediately shifts to the inspection period [d] according to the rise of the ON signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the inspection period [d] is started after waiting for a certain period of time. As a result, the operator can have an appropriate preparation time for visually inspecting the operating state of the movable accessory after operating the effect button 37, which contributes to efficient and highly flexible confirmation work. ..

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that the present invention can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the present invention is an enclosed game in which a launched gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine, launched again by a launching device, and the number of balls held by the player is managed as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. It may be applied to the machine. Further, it may be applied to a rotating drum type gaming machine.

1: Pachinko machine, 32: Speaker (directing device), 33: Decorative lamp (directing device), 37: Directing button (operating means), 39: Cross key (operating means), 5: Game board, 54: Directing symbol display Device (directing device), 55: Fuzu start port, 56: 1st special figure start port (start port), 58: 2nd special figure start port (start port), 59: Grand prize opening, 81: Sword accessory (Direction device), 82: Shield accessory (effect device), 100: Main control device (RAM clearing means), 310: CPU, 330: RAM

Claims (1)

A game machine including a CPU and a RAM that forms a storage area for temporarily storing data associated with the program processing of the CPU in a control device that controls the game, and is an operating means that can be operated by the player. It is provided with an effect device for performing a game effect and a RAM clear means for initializing the RAM in response to a predetermined RAM clear operation, and when the RAM is initialized, the state shifts to the RAM clear state and is defined in advance. The RAM clear state is continued until the specified time elapses, and in the RAM clear state, the effect device performs an effect of the RAM clear mode to notify that the RAM has been initialized. In addition, the input inspection of the operating means is performed by changing the effect of the RAM clearing mode of the effecting device to a specific mode according to the specific operation of the operating means, and further, the RAM clearing is performed. The state is a first state that ends when at least a predetermined period elapses from the start, and a state that starts after the end of the first state and ends before the RAM clear state ends when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A second state is provided, and the first state has a configuration that can be terminated even before the lapse of the predetermined period according to the specific operation of the operating means , and the operating means is configured. The specific operation includes at least a first specific operation and a second specific operation, and the effect device ends the first state of the RAM clear state by the first specific operation of the operation means. At that time, in the second state, the notification by the effect of the first RAM clear mode is executed as the effect of the RAM clear mode, and the effect device is in the RAM clear state by the second specific operation of the operation means. When the first state of the above is completed, in the second state, the notification by the effect of the second RAM clear mode is executed as the effect of the RAM clear mode, and the effect device further controls the first and the operation means. When the first state of the RAM clear state is completed by an operation different from the second specific operation, the game is configured to execute the notification by the effect of the first and second RAM clear modes in the second state. Machine.

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