JP7124309B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper tray storage section are discharged to the lower tray storage section (see Patent Document 1, for example).

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

JP 2009-261415 A

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above , it is necessary to make the operation at the start of supply of operating power suitable, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of optimizing the operation at the start of supply of operating power .

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes a specific display means,
setting means for setting display correspondence information in a display correspondence storage area;
specific display control means for controlling display of the specific display means so as to perform display corresponding to the display correspondence information stored in the display correspondence storage area;
initialization means for executing initialization processing for initializing a predetermined storage area including the display-corresponding storage area based on the fact that an initialization operation is being performed when supply of operating power is started; When,
When the supply of the operating power is stopped in a predetermined game situation in which the predetermined game is in progress, and then the supply of the operating power is started, the display content of the specific display means is the same as before the supply of the operating power is stopped. means for rendering display content;
When the supply of operating power is stopped in a specific situation that is not the predetermined game situation and then the supply of operating power is started, the display content of the specific display means is changed to the initial state when the supply of operating power is started. A measure to display a specific corresponding display in both the first situation where the initialization operation is performed and the second situation where the initialization operation is not performed when the supply of operating power is started. setting means;
a history storage execution means for storing history information of a game corresponding to a predetermined event occurring by executing a game in a history storage means;
information deriving means for deriving mode information corresponding to game results using the history information stored in the history storage means;
mode information display control means for controlling display corresponding to the mode information derived by the information derivation means on the information display means;
a control means for executing various processes including a predetermined progress process for progressing the game;
with
The mode information display control means comprises means for performing control for sequentially executing display corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information derived by the information deriving means,
The control means is
a first predetermined process executing means for executing a first predetermined process among the various processes;
a second predetermined process executing means for executing a second predetermined process among the various processes;
a first predetermined storage area in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The first predetermined process includes the predetermined progression process,
The second predetermined processing includes predetermined derivation processing for deriving the mode information in the information deriving means .

According to the present invention, it is possible to optimize the operation at the start of supply of operating power .

1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the main components of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is an explanatory view for explaining the configuration related to the discharge of the game ball that has flowed down the game area. It is a front view of a main controller. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of various counters used for winning or losing lottery. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various tables stored in a main-side ROM; It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flow chart showing a special figure variation start process executed by the main side CPU. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration for inputting a detection result of a ball-entering detection sensor to the main side CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the entering ball detection process performed by main side CPU. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electrical structure of the various devices which communicate between a payout control apparatus and the said payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by payout side CPU. 3 is a block diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of a management IC; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of an input port of a management-side I/F; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a correspondence memory; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a history memory; It is a flowchart which shows the process for recognition performed by main side CPU. 4 is a flowchart showing management processing executed by a management-side CPU; (a) to (d) are time charts showing how information on correspondence between the first to fifteenth buffers and signal types is stored in a correspondence memory. 9 is a flowchart showing management output processing executed by the main CPU; 7 is a flowchart showing history setting processing executed by a management CPU; (a) to (e) are time charts showing how history information is stored in the history memory. 9 is a flowchart showing output processing of a set value update signal executed by the main CPU; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU; FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing display output processing executed by a management CPU; 4 is a flow chart showing display processing executed by a management-side CPU; (a) It is a flowchart which shows the data output process performed by main side CPU, (b) It is a flowchart which shows the external output process which is performed by management side CPU. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various tables stored in a main ROM in the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of another storage memory in the third embodiment; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing repeated change monitoring processing executed by a management CPU; FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing repeated change monitoring processing executed by the main CPU in the fourth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU in the fifth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a history memory in the sixth embodiment; FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing history setting processing executed by a management CPU; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU; FIG. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a history memory in the seventh embodiment; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU; FIG. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a history memory in the eighth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a setting update recognition process executed by a management CPU; FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing history setting processing executed by a management CPU; 4 is a flowchart showing display output processing executed by a management CPU; FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of an input port of a management-side I/F in the ninth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process for recognition performed by main side CPU. 4 is a flowchart showing management processing executed by a management-side CPU; (a) to (h) are time charts showing how information on the correspondence between the first to twelfth buffers and the types of signals is stored in the correspondence memory. FIG. 20 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a signal path for transmitting detection results of each ball-entering detection sensor to the main side CPU and management IC in the tenth embodiment; It is a front view of the main controller in 11th Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining an electrical configuration for performing various displays on the first to fourth notification display devices under the control of the MPU; 4 is a flow chart showing display processing executed by a management-side CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display mode of the first to fourth notification display devices when the game history management result is displayed; (b) when the setting state of the pachinko machine is changed; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display modes of the first to fourth notification display devices; (a) to (h) are time charts showing how the first to fourth notification display devices enter a display state. (a) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the 1st information display apparatus in 12th Embodiment, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the 2nd information display apparatus. The first notification display device in the case of displaying the management result of the game history on the first to fourth notification display devices and in the case of displaying that the setting state of the pachinko machine is changeable. and FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents of a second notification display device. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of an abnormality display area in the thirteenth embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality setting process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for an abnormality display performed by main side CPU. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing management output processing executed by the main CPU in the fourteenth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side CPU in another form. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a setting mode of programs and data in a main ROM in the fifteenth embodiment; It is an explanatory view for explaining a setting mode of each area in main side RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for management performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the management execution process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas of a non-specific control work area used for managing game histories; It is a flowchart which shows the check process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal ball entry management process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the result calculation process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a display performed by main side CPU. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the sixteenth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing management execution processing executed by the main CPU in the seventeenth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing management execution processing executed by the main CPU in the eighteenth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing management execution processing executed by the main CPU in the nineteenth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the twentieth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the management execution process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration in the twenty-first embodiment; FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the twenty-second embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. 4 is a flowchart showing RAM monitoring processing executed by the main CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side CPU in another form. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU in another form. FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the twenty-third embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing RAM monitoring processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-fourth embodiment; FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing RAM monitoring processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-fifth embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the management execution process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the another monitoring process performed by main side CPU. 29 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-sixth embodiment; 29 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-seventh embodiment; FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-eighth embodiment; FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing management processing executed by the main CPU in the twenty-ninth embodiment; 29 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the main CPU in the thirtieth embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the power failure information storage process performed by main side CPU. (a) It is a block diagram for demonstrating the structure of MPU, (b) is a time chart which shows the mode of the output of the reset signal by a reset signal output part. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. 10 is a flowchart showing setting monitoring processing executed by the main CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the process for management performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the management execution process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the another monitoring process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the thirty-first embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the clear processing at the time of abnormality performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the clear processing for non-specific control performed by main side CPU. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing power failure information storage processing executed by the main CPU in the thirty-second embodiment; FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing checksum monitoring processing executed by the main CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the clear processing for non-specific control performed by main side CPU. 29 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the thirty-third embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. 10 is a flowchart showing setting monitoring processing executed by the main CPU; FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration for display control of various display circuits by a main CPU; (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining various buffers provided in a work area for specific control; (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining various storage areas provided in a work area for non-specific control; be. It is an explanatory view for explaining an electric composition of display IC. (a) to (g) show how the type data and the display data are transmitted from the main CPU to the display IC and the display data transmitted from the display IC are received by the first display circuit or the second display circuit. It is a time chart. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices in a situation in which the setting value is updated; (b) the first to fourth notifications in a situation in which the setting value is confirmed; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the display device for the display; 29 is a flowchart showing set value update processing executed by the main CPU in the thirty-fourth embodiment; FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of a calculation result storage area in the thirty-fifth embodiment; (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices. 4(a) to 4(c) are explanatory diagrams for explaining display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices; FIG. (a) to (e) are time charts showing how the base values of various areas are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices. It is a flowchart which shows the result calculation process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a display performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process at the time of the normal time performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. (a) to (f) are time charts for explaining display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices when supply of operating power to the main CPU is started. 29 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the thirty-sixth embodiment; FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the thirty-seventh embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing normal setting processing executed by the main CPU in the thirty-eighth embodiment; FIG. FIGS. 13A to 13D are explanatory diagrams for explaining setting correspondence storage areas provided in the main ROM in the thirty-ninth embodiment; FIGS. It is a flowchart which shows the read-out process of the success/failure table performed by main side CPU. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing setting processing to the fifth display data buffer during setting update executed by the main CPU; FIG. FIGS. 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams for explaining setting correspondence storage areas provided in the main ROM in the 40th embodiment; FIGS. (a) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining various display units provided in an area that can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine through the window panel in the forty-first embodiment, and (b) for explaining the display contents of the round display unit. It is an explanatory diagram for. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the forty-second embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing result calculation processing executed by the main CPU in the forty-third embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a display performed by main side CPU. (a) to (g) are time charts showing how the base values of various areas are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices. (a) to (g) are time charts showing how the base values of various areas are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices in the forty-fourth embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the forty-fifth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a storage area related to set values provided in a work area for specific control; It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing setting processing to the fifth display data buffer during setting confirmation executed by the main CPU; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing setting processing to the fifth display data buffer during setting update executed by the main CPU; FIG. Explanation for explaining the details of the processing executed in the main processing when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing or the setting confirmation processing is being executed. It is a diagram. 10A to 10E are time charts showing end timings of setting value update processing and setting confirmation processing in relation to operation states of a setting key insertion unit; FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the forty-sixth embodiment; FIG. Explanation for explaining the details of the processing executed in the main processing when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing or the setting confirmation processing is being executed. It is a diagram. Contents of processing executed in the main processing when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing or the setting confirmation processing in the forty-seventh embodiment is being executed It is an explanatory view for explaining. Contents of processing executed in the main processing when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing or the setting confirmation processing in the forty-eighth embodiment is being executed It is an explanatory view for explaining. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the main CPU in the forty-ninth embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process for setting confirmation performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. (a) to (h) are time charts showing how interrupts of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are permitted while the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. (a) to (g) are time charts showing the progress of processing when an abnormality related to a power failure flag, checksum, or set value occurs. (a) to (g) are time charts showing display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices when supply of operating power to the main CPU is started. Explanation for explaining the details of the processing executed in the main processing when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing or the setting confirmation processing is being executed. It is a diagram. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the sound emission control device; It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by sound and light side CPU. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an action corresponding to the content of the processing executed in the processing at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU; It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by sound and light side CPU in 50th Embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an action corresponding to the content of the processing executed in the processing at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU; FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the fifty-first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the fifty-second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the fifty-third embodiment; FIG. (a) to (g) are time charts showing the state of subsequent processing when the supply of operating power to the main CPU is stopped while the set value update processing is being executed. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process performed by main side CPU. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a storage area provided in a work area for specific control; (a) to (f) are time charts showing how setting values to be updated are updated. FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the fifty-fourth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by a main CPU in the fifty-fifth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a clear target area and a non-clear target area provided in a work area for specific control; It is a flowchart which shows the display start process performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each area provided in the clear target area of the work area for specific control in the fifty-sixth embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the display start process performed by main side CPU. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing display start processing executed by the main CPU in the fifty-seventh embodiment; FIG. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each area provided in the clear target area and the non-clear target area of the work area for specific control in the fifty-eighth embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the 1st timer interrupt processing performed by main side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the display start process performed by main side CPU. (a) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a detachment display lottery table for a special figure, and (b) an explanatory diagram for describing a detachment display lottery table for a normal figure. FIG. 222 is a flow chart showing display start processing executed by the main CPU in the fifty-ninth embodiment; FIG. (a) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an initial display lottery table for a special figure, and (b) an explanatory diagram for explaining an initial display lottery table for a normal figure. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing display start processing executed by the main CPU in the 60th embodiment; FIG. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display unit and the normal figure display unit corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing display start processing executed by the main CPU in the 61st embodiment; FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing set value update processing executed by the main CPU in the 62nd embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the display start process performed by main side CPU. (a) An explanatory diagram for explaining the first display distribution table for special figures, (b) An explanatory diagram for explaining the second display distribution table for special figures, (c) General FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first display distribution table for drawings, and (d) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second display distribution table for normal maps. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing display start processing executed by the main CPU in the 63rd embodiment; FIG.

<First Embodiment>
A first embodiment of a pachinko machine 10, which is a type of game machine, will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the main components of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the configuration inside the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for the sake of convenience.

The pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. have. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates on four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. A pachinko machine 10 is installed in a game hall by fixing an outer frame 11 to an island facility. Incidentally, the pachinko machine 10 does not have to have the outer frame 11, and the pachinko machine 10 may have a structure in which the outer frame 11 is attached to the island facilities of the game hall.

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

A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in a front view. In addition, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable rearward with the left side as the rotation base end and the right side as the rotation tip side in a front view.

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

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

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

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

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

Incidentally, the game ball launching mechanism 27 includes a launch rail 27a extending toward the guide rail, a ball feeder 27b that supplies game balls stored in an upper tray 55a, which will be described later, onto the launch rail 27a, and a and a solenoid 27c, which is an electric actuator that shoots the game ball supplied to the guide rail toward the guide rail. When a shooting operation device (or operation handle) 28 provided on the front door frame 14 is rotated, a solenoid 27c is driven and controlled to shoot a game ball.

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

Even if a ball enters the through gate 35, no game ball is put out. On the other hand, when a ball enters the general winning hole 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating hole 33 and the second operating hole 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Specifically, regarding the number of prize balls, when one game ball enters the first operation port 33 or when one game ball enters the second operation port 34 , one prize ball is paid out, and when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31, 10 prize balls are paid out and sent to the special electric prize winning device 32 When one game ball is entered, 15 prize balls are paid out.

In addition, the number of prize balls is arbitrary, for example, the second operation port 34 may have a smaller number of prize balls than the first operation port 33, and the second operation port 34 may be the first operation port. The number of prize balls may be larger than 33.

In addition, an out port 24a is provided at the bottom of the game board 24, and game balls that do not enter various winning ports are discharged from the game area PA through the out port 24a. Further, the game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 24b for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of game balls, and various members such as windmills.

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

The first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and installed on the game board 24 . Both the first working port 33 and the second working port 34 are open upward. Further, the two operating ports 33 and 34 are vertically aligned with the first operating port 33 facing upward. The second operating port 34 is provided with a universal electrical accessory 34a as a guide piece consisting of a pair of left and right movable pieces. A game ball cannot enter the second operating port 34 when the universal electrical role 34a is closed, and the winning to the second operating port 34 becomes possible when the universal electrical role 34a is in the open state.

A through gate 35 is provided upstream of the second operation port 34 in the direction in which the game ball flows. The through-gate 35 has a through-hole (not shown) penetrating in the vertical direction, and a game ball entering the through-gate 35 flows down the game area PA after winning. As a result, the game ball that has entered the through gate 35 can enter the second operating port 34. - 特許庁

Based on the winning of the through gate 35, the universal electrical accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Specifically, the internal lottery is performed with the winning of the through gate 35 as a trigger, and the general figure unit 38 provided in the lower right corner which is the area where the game ball does not pass in the game area PA. Variation display of the pattern is performed in the section 38a. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is the electric power open winning, the stop result corresponding to the result is displayed, and the variable display of the universal diagram display section 38a ends, the state shifts to the electric power open state. In the common electric open state, the common electric accessory 34a is opened in a predetermined manner.

In addition, the normal figure display unit 38a is composed of a segment display device in which a plurality of LED display segments are arranged in a predetermined manner. It may be constituted by other types of display devices such as displays, CRTs or dot matrix displays. In addition, as the pattern variably displayed in the normal figure display unit 38a, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, or A configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are switched and displayed can be considered.

In the normal pattern unit 38, a normal pattern holding display portion 38b is provided at a position adjacent to the normal pattern display portion 38a. The number of winning game balls in the through gate 35 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting of the normal figure reservation display section 38b.

A winning lottery is performed with the winning of the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 as a trigger. Then, the result of the lottery is clearly shown through the display effect on the special figure unit 37 and the symbol display device 41 of the variable display unit 36. - 特許庁

In detail, the special figure unit 37 is provided with a special figure display section 37a. The display area of the special figure display portion 37a is narrower than the display surface 41a of the pattern display device 41. In the special figure display section 37a, a variable display or a predetermined display of the pattern is performed by performing a winning lottery with the winning of the first operation opening 33 or the winning of the second operation opening 34 as a trigger. Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. In addition, the special figure display unit 37a is configured by a segment display device in which a plurality of LED display segments are arranged in a predetermined manner, but is not limited to this, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL It may be constituted by other types of display devices such as displays, CRTs or dot matrix displays. In addition, as the pattern displayed in the special figure display unit 37a, a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which multiple types of characters are displayed, or multiple types of colors is displayed.

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

More specifically, the pattern display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device, which will be described later. The pattern display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or another display device having a display screen such as a CRT, or a dot matrix display device. may

In the design display device 41, when the fluctuation display or the predetermined display of the pattern is performed in the special figure display unit 37a based on the winning to the first operation port 33 or the winning to the second operation port 34, the pattern is displayed according to it A variable display or a predetermined display is performed. For example, on the display surface 41a of the pattern display device 41, three pattern rows of upper, middle and lower rows are set as a plurality of display areas. The symbols are scroll-displayed in ascending or descending order. In this scroll display, scroll display is first started in all symbol rows, then the scroll display is switched to standby display in the order of upper symbol row→lower symbol row→middle symbol row. The game ends with the design still displayed. Then, in a game turn in which the game result is a jackpot result, a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on the preset effective line on the display surface 41 a of the symbol display device 41 . Specifically, when the maximum winning jackpot result described later is obtained, the combination of the same odd numbered symbols is stopped and displayed, and when the low probability jackpot result described later is obtained, the combination of the same even numbered symbols is stopped and displayed. In the case of a low winning high probability big winning result, the combination of symbols which are not the same combination of symbols but not the low winning high probability big winning result are stop-displayed.

In the symbol display device 41, not only the display effect triggered by the winning of the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34, but also the display effect during the opening/closing execution mode that shifts after winning is performed. will be In addition, based on the winning of any of the operation ports 33, 34, the display is started on the special figure display unit 37a and the symbol display device 41, and the predetermined result is displayed and the end is one of the game rounds. times. In addition, the pattern display device 41 may arbitrarily display the patterns in any manner without being limited to the above. can be changed as appropriate. Further, the patterns displayed variably on the pattern display device 41 are not limited to the above-described patterns, and for example, only numbers may be variably displayed as the patterns.

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

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

As already explained, a game ball entering any one of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, the second operating opening 34 and the out opening 24a is discharged from the game area PA. In other words, the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism 27 and flowed into the game area PA is any of the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the out port 24a It will be discharged from the game area PA by entering the ball into. A game ball entering any one of the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34 and the out port 24a is led to the back side of the game board 24.例文帳に追加

On the back surface of the game board 24, discharge passage portions 42 to 48 are formed corresponding to the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34 and the out port 24a, respectively. . The game balls that have flowed into the discharge passages 42 to 48 are led to the lower end of the game board 24 on the back side of the game board 24 by flowing down the discharge passages 42 to 48 into which they flowed in, and are sent to a discharge ball recovery section (not shown). is recovered. Then, the game balls collected by the discharge ball collecting section are discharged to the ball circulation device of the island facility where the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall.

Various detection sensors 42a to 48a for detecting game balls are provided in the discharge passages 42 to 48, respectively. These discharge passage portions 42 to 48 and detection sensors 42a to 48a will be described below. Since four general prize winning openings 31 are provided as already explained, there are discharge passage portions 42 to 44 corresponding to each of these four openings. In this case, one detection sensor 42a is provided for each of the first discharge passage portion 42 corresponding to the leftmost general prize winning port 31 and the second discharge passage portion 43 corresponding to the general prize winning port 31 adjacent thereto. 43a is provided. Specifically, the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle of the first discharge passage portion 42, and the detection range is in the middle of the second discharge passage portion 43. A second winning hole detection sensor 43a is provided so as to exist. The game ball entering the leftmost general winning hole 31 is detected by the first winning hole detection sensor 42a while passing through the first discharge passage part 42, and enters the general winning hole 31 on the right side. The ball is detected by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a while passing through the second discharge passage portion 43. FIG. In addition, a third discharge passage portion 44 is formed so as to join the two general prize winning openings 31 on the right side at a midway position. The third discharge passage portion 44 has an entrance side area corresponding to each of the two general winning openings 31, and has one exit side area by joining the entrance side areas in the middle. is doing. A third winning opening detection sensor 44a is provided so that a detection range exists in the middle of the exit side area of the third discharge passage portion 44 . A game ball that enters one of the two right-side general winning holes 31 is detected by the third winning hole detection sensor 44a while passing through the third discharge passage portion 44. - 特許庁

A fourth discharge passage portion 45 exists corresponding to the special electric prize winning device 32 . A special electric detection sensor 45a is provided so that a detection range exists in the middle of the fourth discharge passage portion 45, and the game ball entering the special electric prize winning device 32 passes through the fourth discharge passage portion 45. It is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a. A fifth discharge passage portion 46 exists corresponding to the first operation port 33 . A first operation opening detection sensor 46a is provided so that a detection range exists in the middle of the fifth discharge passage portion 46, and the game ball entering the first operation opening 33 passes through the fifth discharge passage portion 46. It is detected by the first operation port detection sensor 46a while passing through. A sixth discharge passage portion 47 exists corresponding to the second operation port 34 . A second operation opening detection sensor 47a is provided so that a detection range exists in the middle of the sixth discharge passage portion 47, and the game ball entering the second operation opening 34 passes through the sixth discharge passage portion 47. It is detected by the second operation opening detection sensor 47a while it is passing through. A seventh discharge passage portion 48 is present corresponding to the out port 24a. An out-port detection sensor 48a is provided so that a detection range exists in the middle of the seventh discharge passage portion 48, and the game ball entering the out port 24a passes through the seventh discharge passage portion 48. It is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a.

A game ball that is detected by any one of the various detection sensors 42a to 48a will not be detected by the other detection sensors 42a to 48a. A gate detection sensor 49a is also provided for the through gate 35, and the game ball passing through the through gate 35 on the way down the game area PA is detected by the gate detection sensor 49a.

Electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors are used as the various detection sensors 42a to 49a, but any sensor can be used as long as the game balls can be detected individually. Further, the various detection sensors 42a-49a are electrically connected to a main controller 60 which will be described later, and detection results of the various detection sensors 42a-49a are output to the main controller 60. FIG. Specifically, the various detection sensors 42a to 49a output a LOW level signal when no game ball is detected, and output a HI level signal when a game ball is detected. Note that the relationship between HI and LOW may be reversed without being limited to this.

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

A display light-emitting portion 53 is provided above the window portion 51 . A pair of left and right speaker units 54 are provided for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game state. An upper bulging portion 55 bulging forward and a lower bulging portion 56 are vertically arranged below the window portion 51 . An upper plate 55a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 55, and a lower plate 56a that likewise opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 56. As shown in FIG. The upper tray 55a has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device, which will be described later, and guiding them toward the game ball launching mechanism 27 while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower plate 56a has a function of storing surplus game balls in the upper plate 55a.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the main controller 60 has a main control board 61 housed in a board box 60a. An MPU 62 is mounted on the element mounting surface, which is one plate surface of the main control board 61 . The board box 60a is formed transparent so that the MPU 62 accommodated in the board box 60a can be visually observed from the outside of the board box 60a. Although the board box 60a is formed colorless and transparent, it may be formed colored and transparent as long as the MPU 62 accommodated in the board box 60a can be visually observed from the outside of the board box 60a. The main controller 60 is mounted on the rear surface of the resin base 21 in the board box 60a such that the facing wall portion 60b facing the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the pachinko machine 10 rearward. Therefore, by opening the game machine main body 12 to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 and exposing the back surface of the resin base 21, it becomes possible to see the opposing wall portion 60b of the board box 60a and It is possible to see the MPU 62 through the opposing wall portion 60b.

The board box 60a is formed by assembling a plurality of case bodies 60c back and forth, and the plurality of case bodies 60c prevents the separation of the case bodies 60c and leaves traces of the case bodies 60c when the case bodies 60c are separated. A coupling portion 60e is provided for leaving the . A plurality of coupling portions 60e are arranged side by side on one side of the substantially rectangular parallelepiped board box 60a. As a result, in a state in which separation of the case body 60c is prevented by using some of the joints 60e, even if the case body 60c is separated by destroying the part of the joints 60e, another joint is subsequently performed. By bringing the portion 60e into the coupled state, it is possible to prevent the separation of the case body 60c again. In addition, since the connecting portion 60e is destroyed and a trace remains when the case body 60c is separated, it is possible to grasp whether or not the case body 60c is illegally separated by visually checking the connecting portion 60e. It becomes possible. In addition, a sealing seal 60f is attached to one side of the substrate box 60a opposite to the one side on which the coupling portions 60e are arranged so as to straddle the boundary between the case bodies 60c. When the sealing seal 60f is peeled off, the adhesive layer remains on the case body 60c. As a result, when the sealing seal 60f is peeled off when the case body 60c is separated, it is possible to leave a trace.

In the main control device 60 having the above configuration, the main control board 61 is owned by the manager of the game hall in order to generate an opportunity to change the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 within the range of "setting 1" to "setting 6". A setting key insertion unit 68a into which a setting key is inserted and turned ON, an update button 68b operated to sequentially change the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 after the ON operation to the setting key insertion unit 68a, and a main control unit. A reset button 68c operated to clear the data of a main side RAM 65 provided in the MPU 62 of 60, which will be described later, and first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c for notifying the management results of the game history. , is provided. In addition, the connection terminal of the external device is connected to the MPU 62 mounted on the main control board 61 so that the management result of the game history or the information (program and data) stored in the main ROM 64 can be read by the external device. A reading terminal 68d is provided for the purpose. Incidentally, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not limited to the six stages of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and any number of stages may be used.

These setting key insertion portion 68a, update button 68b, reset button 68c, reading terminal 68d (that is, MPU 62), and first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are all provided on the element mounting surface of the main control board 61. ing. The device mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the facing wall 60b of the board box 60a as already described, but the setting key insertion part 68a, update button 68b, reset button 68c and reading terminal 68d face each other. It is not covered by the wall portion 60b. That is, the opposed wall portion 60b has individual openings in areas opposed to the setting key insertion portion 68a, the update button 68b, the reset button 68c, and the reading terminal 68d. As a result, it is possible to insert a setting key into the setting key insertion portion 68a without opening the board box 60a, to press the update button 68b, and to press the reset button 68c. It is possible to connect a connection terminal of an external device to the reading terminal 68d.

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

The ON operation for the setting key insertion portion 68a is valid only when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 is started). Therefore, even if the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned ON after the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 has completed the operation power supply start process, the setting value cannot be changed.

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

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

As already explained, the reading terminal 68d is connected to the connection terminal of the external device so that the management result of the game history or the information (program and data) stored in the main ROM 64 can be read by the external device. In order to perform external output to, it is necessary to start supplying operating power to the pachinko machine 10 with the connection terminal of the external device connected to the reading terminal 68d (that is, the operation of the main controller 60 to the MPU 62 power must be turned on). The connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d is enabled only when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 is started). Therefore, even if an external device is connected to the reading terminal 68d after the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 has completed the processing for starting the supply of operating power, no external output to the external device is performed.

Each of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c is a segment display device in which seven LED display segments are arranged. It may be a light emitter, a liquid crystal display device, or an organic EL display. Each of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c is installed so that its display surface faces the direction in which the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces. covered. In this case, since the substrate box 60a is transparent, the display surfaces of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c housed in the substrate box 60a can be viewed from the outside of the substrate box 60a. becomes possible. As already explained, the main controller 60 is mounted on the rear surface of the resin base 21 in the substrate box 60a so that the facing wall portion 60b facing the element mounting surface of the main control substrate 61 faces the rear of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, when the game machine main body 12 is opened to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 and the back surface of the resin base 21 is exposed to the front of the pachinko machine 10, the first to third notifications are made through the opposing wall portion 60b. It is possible to view the display surfaces of the display devices 69a to 69c.

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

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

The payout mechanism part 73 includes a tank 75 to which game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device 76 for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 75 . The game balls paid out from the payout device 76 are discharged to the upper tray 55a or the lower tray 56a through a payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 76.例文帳に追加The payout mechanism 73 is supplied with a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC, and is equipped with a back pack board having a power switch for turning the power ON and OFF.

The control device assembly unit 74 includes a payout control device 77 having a function of controlling a payout device 76, and a predetermined electric power required by various control devices, etc., is generated and output, and is accompanied by the operation of the shooting operation device 28 by the player. A power supply/shooting control device 78 for controlling the launching of game balls is provided. The payout control device 77 and the power supply/launch control device 78 are arranged one on top of the other in such a manner that the payout control device 77 is behind the pachinko machine 10 .

<Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 10>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

Various sensors such as ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a are connected to the input side of the MPU 62 . As already described, the respective ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a include the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, the special electric detection sensor 45a, and the first operation opening detection. A sensor 46a, a second working opening detection sensor 47a, an outlet detection sensor 48a and a gate detection sensor 49a are included. Based on the detection results of these ball-entering detection sensors 42a to 49a, the main CPU 63 determines whether a ball is entering each ball-entering section. Further, in the main CPU 63, various lotteries are executed based on the winning of the first operating port 33, and various lotteries are executed based on the winning of the second operating port 34.

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

The output side of the MPU 62 is connected with a power outage monitoring board 67, a payout control device 77 and a sound emission control device 81. A prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 based on, for example, a game ball entering a prize ball corresponding ball entry portion corresponding to the payout of the game ball among the ball entry portions. be. Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, and an opening command are output to the sound emission control device 81 .

On the output side of the MPU 62, a special electric drive unit 32b that opens and closes the open/close door 32a of the special electric prize winning device 32, a general electric drive unit 34b that opens and closes the general electric accessory 34a of the second operation opening 34, A figure unit 37 and a general figure unit 38 are connected. By the way, the special figure unit 37 is provided with a special figure display section 37a and a special figure reservation display section 37b, all of which are connected to the output side of the MPU62. Similarly, the normal map unit 38 is provided with a normal map display unit 38a and a normal map reservation display unit 38b, all of which are connected to the output side of the MPU62. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 61, and the MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units and various display units through the driver circuits.

In other words, in the opening/closing execution mode, the driving control of the special electric driving unit 32b is executed in the main CPU 63 so that the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed. Further, when the general electric accessory 34a is won in the open state, the main side CPU 63 executes drive control of the general electric drive unit 34b so that the general electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. Moreover, display control of the special figure display part 37a is performed in main side CPU63 in the case of each game time. In addition, when the lottery result of whether or not to set the general electric accessory 34a to the open state is specified, the main side CPU 63 controls the display of the general pattern display unit 38a. Also, when the winning prize to the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 occurs, or when the variable display is started in the special figure display unit 37a, the display control of the special figure reservation display unit 37b in the main side CPU63 is executed, and when winning to the through gate 35 occurs, or when variable display is started in the normal pattern display unit 38a, the main CPU 63 controls the display of the normal pattern reservation display unit 38b.

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

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

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

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

The power supply/emission control device 78 is connected to a commercial power supply (external power supply) in, for example, a game hall. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, the main control board 61, the payout control device 77, etc. are generated with the necessary operating power, and the generated operating power is supplied. Incidentally, the power supply/launch control device 78 is provided with a power supply unit for power failure such as a backup capacitor, and even if the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is in the OFF state, the power supply unit for power failure is used as the main power supply. Electric power for memory retention is supplied to the main side RAM 65 and the payout control device 77 of the control device 60 . The power/shooting control device 78 controls the shooting of the game ball shooting mechanism 27, and the game ball shooting mechanism 27 is driven when predetermined shooting conditions are met. Further, as already explained, the payout mechanism 73 is provided with a power switch, and when the power switch is turned ON, the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, and the power switch is turned OFF. , the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped.

The audio light emission control device 81 drives and controls the display light emission section 53 and the speaker section 54 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands received from the main control device 60, and controls the display control device 82. is. The display control device 82 executes display control of the pattern display device 41 based on the command received from the sound emission control device 81 .

<Electrical Configuration for Performing Various Lottery Draws by Main Side CPU 63>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

The main side CPU 63 uses various counter information during the game to set the jackpot occurrence lottery, the display setting of the special figure display section 37a, the setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 41, the setting of the display of the normal figure display section 38a, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning random number counter C1 used for the lottery of winning generation, the big winning type counter C2 used when judging the big winning type, and the pattern display device 41 fluctuate. The reach random number counter C3 used for reach generation lottery when doing, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the hit random number counter C1, and the display duration in the special figure display unit 37a and the pattern display device 41 are determined. A variation type counter CS is used. Furthermore, it is decided to use the general electric accessory opening counter C4 used for the lottery of whether or not the general electrical accessory 34a of the second operation port 34 is in the general electrical open state. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the various counter areas 65b of the main RAM 65. FIG.

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

The pending storage area 65a comprises a pending area RE and an execution area AE. The reservation area RE includes a first reservation area RE1, a second reservation area RE2, a third reservation area RE3, and a fourth reservation area RE4. In addition, a combination of each numerical value information of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored as reserved information in one of the reserved areas RE1 to RE4.

In this case, in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4, when the winning to the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 occurs multiple times in succession, the first reservation area RE1 → the second Each numerical information is stored chronologically in order of reservation area RE2→third reservation area RE3→fourth reservation area RE4. By providing the four reservation areas RE1 to RE4 in this way, up to four winning histories of game balls to the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 are retained and stored. .

It should be noted that the number that can be retained and stored is not limited to four, and may be any number, such as two, three, or five or more, or may be singular.

The execution area AE is an area for moving each numerical value information stored in the first reservation area RE1 of the reservation area RE when starting the variable display of the special figure display section 37a, and the start of one game cycle. At that time, the success or failure determination is performed based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE.

Each of the above counters will be described in detail.

First, the universal electrical role item release counter C4 will be described. For example, the universal electrical role item release counter C4 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The general electric role release counter C4 is periodically updated, and stored in the general electric reservation area 65c of the main side RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. - 特許庁Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the general electric role item 34a to the open state based on the stored value of the general electric role item opening counter C4.

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

In the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the general electric open state in the general electric open lottery using the general electric accessory open counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). , in the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the general electrical role 34a is in the open state when the general electrical open state is won is set more than in the low frequency support mode, and the open time for one time is set longer. It is In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the general electric open state is won and the open state of the general electric accessory 34a occurs multiple times, the time from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state The closing time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, compared to the low-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time (i.e., the The duration of one display on the display section 38a) is set short.

As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the second operation port 34 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the first operation opening 33 is higher than in the second operation opening 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the second operation opening is higher than the first operation opening 33. The probability of winning a prize to the mouth 34 is increased. When a prize is won in the second operation port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high-frequency support mode, the player can play the game while not reducing the number of balls in his hand too much. It can be carried out.

In addition, the configuration for making the high-frequency support mode more frequent than the low-frequency support mode to be in the electric power open state per unit time is not limited to the above. A configuration may be adopted in which the probability of winning the electric power open state is increased. In addition, after one general electric open lottery is performed, the time secured for the next general electric open lottery is performed (for example, based on the winning of the through gate 35, it is executed in the universal diagram display unit 38a In a configuration where multiple types of variable display time) are prepared, in the high-frequency support mode, it is easier to select a shorter reserved time than in the low-frequency support mode, or is set so that the average reserved time is shorter. good too. In addition, the number of open times is increased, the open time is lengthened, and the secured time that is secured after one electric power open lottery is performed and the next electric power open lottery is performed is shortened. The advantage of the high-frequency support mode over the low-frequency support mode may be increased by applying any one condition or any combination of shortening the average time and increasing the winning probability.

Here, as already explained, the pachinko machine 10 has the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", but the opening frequency and opening mode of the general electric role 34a in the low frequency support mode Even the setting values are the same, and the opening frequency and the opening mode of the general electrical accessory 34a in the high-frequency support mode are also the same regardless of the setting values. However, it is not limited to this, and at least one of the opening frequency and opening mode of the general electric role 34a for at least one of the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode varies according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 may be configured. For example, the higher the set value, the higher the frequency of opening the general electrical accessory 34a in the low-frequency support mode. A configuration may be adopted in which the probability of a game ball entering the mouth 34 is increased. In addition, the higher the set value, the higher the frequency of opening the general electrical accessory 34a in the high-frequency support mode. A configuration may be adopted in which the ball entry probability of the game ball to the operation opening 34 is increased.

Next, the winning random number counter C1 will be described. The winning random number counter C1 is configured such that it is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the winning random number counter C1 completes one cycle, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the winning random number counter C1 (value=0 to 599). The hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and stored in the reservation storage area 65a of the main side RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball enters the first operation opening 33 or the second operation opening .

The values of random numbers for winning the jackpot are stored in the main ROM 64 as a success/failure table. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various tables stored in the main-side ROM 64. As shown in FIG. Low probability mode tables 64a to 64f and a high probability mode high probability table 64g are stored as right/wrong tables.

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

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

On the other hand, the high certainty table 64g is provided with only one type so as to be common to any setting state of "setting 1" to "setting 6". The high-probability table 64g is set so that the winning probability of the jackpot result is higher than the low-probability tables 64a-64f in any setting state of "setting 1" to "setting 6". Specifically, when the high certainty table 64g is referred to, the jackpot result is about 1/30. As a result, regardless of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the high-probability mode can be made more advantageous than the low-probability mode. In addition, even in the lowest setting state "setting 1", it is possible to increase the probability of a big hit result by entering the high probability mode compared to the low probability mode of "setting 6" which is the highest setting state. becomes. In addition, as for the high probability mode, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of advantage or disadvantage depending on the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, and suppress the storage capacity for pre-storing the high probability table 64g in the main side ROM 64. becomes possible.

The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and stored in the reservation storage area 65a at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation opening 33 or the second operation opening .

In this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These multiple jackpot results are (1) the aspect of the opening/closing control of the special electric prize winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the winning/losing lottery means after the opening/closing execution mode ends, and (3) the first prize after the opening/closing execution mode ends. A plurality of jackpot results are set by providing a difference in the three conditions of the support mode in the universal electrical accessory 34a of the second operation port 34.

As a aspect of the opening/closing control of the special electric prize winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode, the frequency of winning of the special electric prize winning device 32 from the start of the opening/closing execution mode to the end thereof is relatively high. A frequency winning mode and a low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in both the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the round game is executed up to a predetermined number of times as an upper limit.

A round game is a game that continues until either one of the predetermined upper limit duration time elapses and the predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins in the special electric winning device 32 is satisfied. That is. In addition, the number of round games in the opening/closing execution mode triggered by the result of the big win is the same as the fixed number of rounds regardless of the type of the result of the big win triggered by the shift. Specifically, the upper limit number of round games is set to 15 rounds regardless of the jackpot result.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of one-time opening mode of the special electric prize winning device 32 are set by differentiating the opening duration from opening to closing of the special electric prize winning device 32.例文帳に追加Specifically, a long time mode in which the open duration is set to a long time of 29 seconds, and a short time mode in which the open duration is set to a short time shorter than the long time, 0.06 seconds, is set.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the shooting operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball shooting mechanism 27 is driven so that one game ball is shot toward the game area PA every 0.6 seconds. controlled. In addition, the round game is set to nine as the upper limit of the end condition. Then, in the long time mode among the above open modes, the open continuation time is set to be longer than the product of the shooting cycle of the game ball and one round game. On the other hand, in the short-time mode, the opening continuation time is set to be shorter than the product of the shooting cycle of the game ball and one round game, more specifically, shorter than the shooting cycle of the game ball. Therefore, when one opening is performed in the long-time mode, it is expected that the special electric winning device 32 will win the maximum number of prizes in one round game, and one time in the short-time mode. When the opening is performed for the first time, it is expected that no prize will be won to the special electric prize winning device 32, or that there will be only one prize if there is a prize.

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

In the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode, the number of times of opening and closing the special electric winning device 32, the number of round games, the opening duration for one opening, and the upper limit number in one round game is higher than the low-frequency winning mode, and is not limited to the above value, and is arbitrary is.

As shown in FIG. 8, the distribution destination of the jackpot result for the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the main ROM 64 as a distribution table 64h. In the distribution table 64h, low-probability jackpot results, low-win high-probability jackpot results, and maximum-benefit jackpot results are set as jackpot results in the case of a jackpot result.

A low-probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes a high-frequency prize winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the winning/failure lottery mode becomes a low-probability mode and the support mode becomes a high-frequency support mode. However, this high-frequency support mode transitions to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number of times (specifically, 100 times) after transition.

The result of the low winning high probability jackpot is that the opening and closing execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the opening and closing execution mode ends, the lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. be. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode are continued until the lottery results in the win/fail lottery result in winning the big win state, and the game shifts to the big win state accordingly.

The maximum profit jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes a high-frequency prize winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the winning/failure lottery mode becomes a high-probability mode and the support mode becomes a high-frequency support mode. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode are continued until the lottery result in the success/failure lottery results in a big win state winning, and the game shifts to a big win state accordingly.

In relation to each game state, the normal game state is not the open/close execution mode, but the win/fail lottery mode is the low-probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. In addition, as the game result, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the low winning high probability jackpot result is not set. In addition, in the opening and closing execution mode in the low winning high probability jackpot result, the number of round games may be less than in the case of the low probability jackpot result and the maximum profit jackpot result.

In the distribution table 64h, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" correspond to low probability jackpot results, and "10 to 14" correspond to low winning high probability jackpot results. Correspondingly, "15-29" corresponds to the maximum winning jackpot result.

Only one sorting table 64h is provided so that it is common to any of the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6". As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 from producing an advantage or a disadvantage in terms of the distribution mode of the jackpot results, and the memory capacity for pre-storing the distribution table 64h in the main-side ROM 64.例文帳に追加can be suppressed.

It should be noted that it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the distribution mode of the jackpot result is different according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 . For example, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of being assigned to the maximum advantageous jackpot result, or the higher the set value, the higher the probability of being assigned to the maximum advantageous jackpot result or the low winning high probability jackpot result. In this case, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of entering the high-probability mode after a big win. In addition, the higher the set value, the lower the probability of being distributed to the low winning high probability jackpot result. It is good also as a structure which can be distributed to a jackpot result. In this case, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of occurrence of the opening/closing execution mode of the high-frequency winning mode.

Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is configured such that it is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. In the pachinko machine 10, an expected effect is set as a kind of display effect in the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加The expected effect is a gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device 41 capable of performing a variable display of symbols, and the symbol display device 41 in which the final stop result is the award corresponding result in a game round that results in a predetermined big win result. It is a display state for making the player think that it is a variable display state that is likely to result in the grant correspondence result in the stage before the stop result is derived and displayed after the symbol variable display is started in . Concretely, a combination of symbols with the same number on any of the activated lines is stopped and displayed with respect to the award correspondence result.

There are two types of expectation effects: a ready-to-win display and an advance notice display for expecting the occurrence of the ready-to-win display and the occurrence of the grant correspondence result in a stage prior to the occurrence of the ready-to-win display.

In the ready-to-win display, a combination of ready-to-win symbols is displayed by stopping and displaying the symbols of some of the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41, and the remaining symbols are displayed in that state. It includes a display state in which symbols are variably displayed in the symbol row. In addition, in a state in which the combinations of ready-to-win patterns are displayed as described above, the patterns are displayed in the remaining pattern rows in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to perform a ready-to-win effect. , the ready-to-win effect is performed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface 41a after reducing or hiding the combination of the ready-to-win symbols.

In the advance notice display, after the pattern display is started on the display surface 41a of the pattern display device 41, the patterns are displayed in a variable manner in all the pattern rows, or in a part of the pattern rows and a plurality of patterns are displayed. In the situation where the symbols are variably displayed in the symbol row, a mode is included in which characters are displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol row. It also includes a background screen in a predetermined mode different from the previous mode, and a pattern in the pattern row in a predetermined mode different from the previous mode. Such an advance notice display can occur in any game cycle when the reach display is performed or when the reach display is not performed. It is set to occur with probability.

The ready-to-win display is executed regardless of the value of the ready-to-win random number counter C3 in game rounds in which the same combination of symbols is finally stopped and displayed. Also, in a game cycle corresponding to a big hit result in which the same combination of symbols is not stop-displayed, the game is not executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. Also, in the game round corresponding to the result of losing, the reach random number counter C3 obtained at a predetermined timing by referring to the reach table stored in the main ROM 64 is executed when the reach display corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display. .

On the other hand, the decision as to whether or not to perform the advance notice display is made not by the main controller 60 but by the sound emission control device 81 . In this case, the sound emission control device 81 determines that the game round corresponding to one of the jackpot results is more likely to generate the notice display than the game round corresponding to the result of losing, and that the notice display with a low appearance rate is more likely to occur. Lottery processing for advance notice display is executed so as to satisfy at least one of the conditions of being likely to occur. Incidentally, the result of the lottery is reflected when the symbol display device 41 executes an effect for a game cycle.

Here, the probability of occurrence of the ready-to-win display in game rounds resulting in a loss is the same regardless of the setting state of "setting 1" to "setting 6". As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 from being advantageous or disadvantageous with respect to the probability of occurrence of the ready-to-win display in game rounds resulting in a loss. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the higher the set value, the higher the probability of occurrence of the ready-to-win display in game rounds in which the result is an error.

Next, the variation type counter CS will be described. The fluctuation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used when the main side CPU 63 determines the display continuation time in the special figure display unit 37a and the display continuation time of the design in the design display device 41. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time a timer interrupt process, which will be described later, is executed, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next timer interrupt process is executed. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of the variation display in the special figure display unit 37a and at the start of variation in the design by the design display device 41.

<Regarding the processing configuration of the main CPU 63>
Next, each process executed by the main CPU 63 to advance the game will be described. The processing of the main CPU 63 can be roughly classified into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, and timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (with a period of 4 milliseconds in this embodiment).

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

First, power-on wait processing is executed (step S101). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. During the execution period of the power-on wait process, the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S102).

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on (step S103). If the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON (step S103: NO), it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c has been pressed (step S104). When the reset button 68c is pressed (step S104: YES), each area of the main RAM 65 is cleared except for the area in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the main RAM 65. "0" is cleared, and the area cleared to "0" is initialized (step S105). That is, when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while pressing the reset button 68c without turning ON the setting key inserting portion 68a, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 for the information of the set value is performed. The clearing process of the main RAM 65 is executed while maintaining the state before the power supply is stopped, and the memory area for which the clearing process has been executed is initialized. As a result, other areas of the main RAM 65 can be initialized without changing the set values. In step S105, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also initialized after being cleared to "0".

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

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

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

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

After that, the process proceeds to the remaining processes of steps S113 to S116. In other words, although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, there is a remaining time between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. Although this remaining time varies according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, the remaining process of steps S113 to S116 is repeatedly executed using such irregular time. In this respect, the remaining processes of steps S113 to S116 can be said to be non-periodic processes that are executed non-periodically.

In the remaining process, first, in step S113, interrupt prohibition is set to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In subsequent step S114, random number initial value update processing for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is performed, and in step S115, variation counter update processing for updating the variation type counter CS is performed. In these updating processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the main RAM 65, and after executing the process of adding 1 to the read numerical information, the process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. In this case, they are cleared to "0" when the counter value exceeds the maximum value. After that, in step S116, an interrupt permission setting is performed to switch from a state in which the occurrence of timer interrupt processing is prohibited to a state in which it is permitted. When the process of step S116 has been executed, the process returns to step S113, and the processes of steps S113 to S116 are repeated.

On the other hand, if the setting key insertion part 68a is ON-operated (step S103: YES), the main side RAM 65 including the area in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the main side RAM 65 All the areas are cleared to "0" and initial setting is performed for the areas cleared to "0" (step S117). That is, when an operation for changing the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, all areas of the main side RAM 65 are cleared to "0" even if the reset button 68c is not pressed, and the clearing is performed. Initialization is performed for the storage area in which the process has been performed. In step S117, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also initialized after being cleared to "0". In addition, it is not limited to this, and even if an operation for changing the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, if the reset button 68c is not pressed, all of the main side RAM 65 A configuration may be adopted in which the all clear process is executed when the reset button 68c is pressed while an operation for changing the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is being performed without the clear process being executed.

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

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

After that, a set value display start process is executed (step S202). In the setting value display start process, the display of the third notification display device 69c is controlled so that the number "1" corresponding to "setting 1" is displayed. The manager of the game hall can grasp the current setting state of the pachinko machine 10 by confirming the third notification display device 69c when changing the setting value.

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

If the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S204: YES), 1 is added to the set value counter of the main RAM 65 (step S205). If the value of the set value counter after adding 1 exceeds "6" (step S206: YES), "1" is set to the set value counter (step S207). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated to the value one step higher. going back.

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

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

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

First, power failure information storage processing is executed (step S301). In the power failure information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of a power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board 67, and when the occurrence of a power failure is specified, the power failure process is executed and then an infinite loop is performed. Become. In the power failure process, the power failure flag of the main RAM 65 is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is stored.

After that, random number update processing for lottery is executed (step S302). In the lottery random number update process, the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the current numerical information is sequentially read out from the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general electric role release counter C4, and the process of adding 1 to each of the read numerical information was executed. Afterwards, a process of overwriting the read source counter is executed. In this case, they are cleared to "0" when the counter value exceeds the maximum value. After that, in step S303, random number initial value update processing is executed in the same manner as in step S114, and in step S304, variation counter update processing is executed in the same manner as in step S115.

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

In step S307, port output processing is executed. In the port output process, when the output information has been set in the previous timer interrupt process, a process for outputting corresponding to the output information to the various driving units 32b and 34b is executed. For example, when the information to switch the special electric prize winning device 32 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 32b for the special electric is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set stops the output of the drive signal. In addition, when information is set to switch the general electric accessory 34a of the second operation port 34 to the open state, the output of the drive signal to the general electric drive unit 34b is started to switch to the closed state. When the information is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

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

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

After that, a timer update process is executed to collectively update the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the main RAM 65 (step S310). In this case, the timer counters that are updated by subtracting the stored numerical information are collectively handled. may be configured.

After that, a shooting control process for controlling shooting of game balls is executed (step S311). In a situation where the shooting operation to the shooting operation device 28 is continued, one game ball is shot in 0.6 seconds, which is a predetermined shooting cycle. In the subsequent step S312, as an input state monitoring process, based on the information read in the reading process of step S308, disconnection confirmation of each ball detection sensor 42a to 49a, opening confirmation of the game machine body 12 and the front door frame 14 are performed. I do.

After that, a special figure special electric control process for performing execution control of the game round and execution control of the opening and closing execution mode is executed (step S313). Special figure special electric control processing is explained in detail later.

After that, the general map general electric control process is executed (step S314). In the general map general electric control process, when the prize to the through gate 35 is generated, the processing for acquiring the reservation information on the general map side is executed, and when the reservation information on the general map side is stored Then, open determination is performed for the reservation information, and processing for performing the production for the normal map is performed with the open determination as a trigger. Moreover, based on the result of open determination, the process which opens and closes the universal electrical accessory 34a of the 2nd operation|movement opening 34 is performed. In this case, if the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, the corresponding process is executed, and if the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, the corresponding process is executed. Further, when the opening/closing execution mode is selected, the low-frequency support mode is set even if the immediately preceding support mode is the high-frequency support mode.

In subsequent step S315, based on the processing results of step S313 and step S314 immediately before, while setting the output information for reflecting the increase or decrease number of pending information pertaining to the special figure display unit 37a to the special figure pending display unit 37b , Set the output information for reflecting the increase/decrease number of the reservation information related to the normal map display unit 38a in the normal map reservation display unit 38b. Further, in step S315, based on the processing results of step S313 and step S314 immediately before, along with setting the output information for updating the display content of the special figure display unit 37a, the display content of the normal figure display unit 38a Set the output information for updating.

After that, the content of the command and signal received from the payout control device 77 is confirmed, and payout state reception processing for performing processing corresponding to the confirmation result is executed (step S316). Also, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output target is executed (step S317). Also, an external information setting process is executed for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the current timer interrupt process (step S318). Thereafter, a management output process for outputting information corresponding to the result of the game ball entering the game area PA to the management IC 66 is executed (step S319). Details of the management output process will be described later.

Next, the special figure special electric control process of step S313 is demonstrated, referring the flowchart of FIG.

First, a hold information acquisition process is executed (step S401). In the reservation information acquisition process, it is determined whether or not the winning to the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 has occurred, and if the winning has occurred, the number of reservations in the reservation storage area 65a is the upper limit It is determined whether or not it is less than a value ("4" in this embodiment). If the number of reservations is less than the upper limit, the number of reservations is incremented by 1, and the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the previous step S302 is used for holding. Store in the first reserved area among the empty reserved areas RE1 to RE4 of the area RE. It should be noted that when the winning to the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34 occurs at the same time, the processing for acquiring the above-described pending information is executed within the range of executing the processing for acquiring the pending information once. Run multiple times. Also, when the hold information is newly acquired, a command at the time of acquisition corresponding to it is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . When receiving the command, the sound emission control device 81 updates the display of the image indicating the number of pieces of pending information on the pattern display device 41 to the display content corresponding to the increase of the pending information.

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

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

In the special figure fluctuation start process, on condition that the number of pieces of reservation information stored in the reservation area RE is 1 or more (step S501: YES), data setting processing is executed (step S502). In the data setting process, first, the number of reservations is decremented by 1, and the data stored in the first reservation area RE1 of the reservation area RE is moved to the execution area AE. After that, a process of shifting the data stored in each of the reservation areas RE1 to RE4 of the reservation area RE is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4 to the lower area side. , the third reservation area RE3→the second reservation area RE2, the fourth reservation area RE4→the third reservation area RE3, etc. After that, the fourth reservation area RE4 is cleared to "0". At this time, a shift command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 for recognizing that the data in the reserved area has been shifted. When receiving the command, the sound emission control device 81 updates the display of the image indicating the number of pieces of pending information on the pattern display device 41 to the display content corresponding to the decrease of the pending information.

After executing the data setting process, the right/wrong table is read from the main ROM 64 (step S503). Specifically, first, the current winning/failing lottery mode is grasped by reading information indicating the winning/failure lottery mode of the main RAM 65 . In the case of the high probability mode, the high probability table 64g is read from the main side ROM64. On the other hand, when it is in the low probability mode, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is grasped by reading the value of the setting value counter of the main side RAM65. Then, the low accuracy tables 64a to 64f corresponding to the comprehended setting values are read out from the main ROM 64. FIG.

After that, the success/failure determination processing is executed with reference to the success/failure tables 64a to 64g read in step S503 (step S504). In the success/failure determination process, the information for success/failure determination among the information stored in the execution area AE, that is, the numerical information related to the winning random number counter C1 is the big winning numerical information set in the success/failure tables 64a to 64g read in step S503. It is determined whether or not they match.

If the result of the success/failure determination process is a jackpot winning result (step S505: YES), a distribution determination process is executed (step S506). In the distribution determination process, out of the information stored in the execution area AE, information for distribution determination, that is, numerical information related to the jackpot type counter C2 is read. Then, referring to the distribution table 64h provided in the main ROM 64, it specifies which jackpot result the numerical information related to the read jackpot type counter C2 corresponds to. Specifically, it specifies which one of the low probability jackpot result, the low prize winning high probability jackpot result, and the maximum profit jackpot result corresponds.

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

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

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

After executing the process of either step S508 or step S509, the process of grasping the duration of the game round is executed (step S510). In this process, the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired. Also, it is determined whether or not the ready-to-win display is generated on the symbol display device 41 in the current game round. Specifically, when the game round related to the start of this fluctuation is the result of the low-probability jackpot or the result of the maximum profit jackpot, it is determined that the ready-to-win display occurs. In addition, when neither of the jackpot results is obtained and the numerical information relating to the ready-to-win random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is numerical information corresponding to the occurrence of ready-to-win, it is determined that a ready-to-win display occurs.

When it is determined that the ready-to-win display occurs, the continuous period table for ready-to-win occurrence generation stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to, and the duration of the game cycle corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS is acquired. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the ready-to-win display does not occur, the continuous period table for no-to-win occurrence stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to, and the continuation of the game round corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS. Get duration. Incidentally, the duration of the game times that can be obtained by referring to the non-reach duration table is different from the duration of the game times that can be obtained by referring to the duration table for reach occurrence.

It should be noted that the continuation period of the game round when the ready-to-win situation does not occur is set so that the continuation period of the game round becomes shorter as the number of reservation information stored in the reservation area RE increases. Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, compared to the case where the number of pending information is the same as in the situation where the support mode is the low frequency support mode, a shorter duration of game rounds is selected. A non-reach duration table is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the duration of the game cycle does not change according to the number of pieces of pending information or the support mode, or the above relationship may be reversed. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the continuation period of the game cycle when reach occurs. In addition, in the case of various jackpot results, the duration table may be set individually for each of the case of the loss reach and the case of the loss result of no reach. In this case, the continuation period of the game round is distributed according to each game result.

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

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

When the voice emission control device 81 receives the command for variation and the type command from the main side CPU 63, the display light emission portion 53, the speaker portion 54 and the pattern display device 41 execute the effect for the game round. In this case, the effect for the game round is performed in a mode corresponding to the contents of the variation command and the type command. In addition, the pattern display device 41 performs a variable display of symbols as an effect for the game cycle, and when the effect for the game cycle ends, a combination of symbols corresponding to the results of the winning/failure determination process and the distribution determination process is displayed. Stop is displayed.

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

Returning to the description of the special figure special electric control processing (FIG. 52), in step S407, the special figure fluctuation processing is executed. In the special figure fluctuation process, it is determined whether or not it is the timing before the final stop display during the duration of the game round, and if it is before the final stop display, the display mode of the pattern in the special figure display section 37a is regulated. Executes processing to change the When it is time to display the final stop, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is changed from the one corresponding to the special figure fluctuation processing to the special figure fixed processing. update to something. In this embodiment, the main CPU 63 does not send the final stop command to the sound emission control device 81 .

In step S408, processing during special figure determination is executed. In the processing during special figure determination, the display mode of the pattern in the special figure display section 37a is set to the display mode corresponding to the lottery result of the current game round. Also, in the special figure finalizing process, it is determined whether or not the final stop period has elapsed, and when the period has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the transition to the opening/closing execution mode occurs. When the transition to the opening/closing execution mode does not occur, the numerical information of the special special electric counter is cleared to "0". When the transition to the opening and closing execution mode occurs, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is changed from the one corresponding to the special electric confirmation processing to the one corresponding to the special electric start processing. Update.

In step S409, special electric start processing is executed. In the special electric start processing, if the processing for starting the opening period in the current opening/closing execution mode has not yet been executed, the processing for setting the opening period is executed. Also, an opening command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . By receiving the opening command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission section 53, the speaker section 54 and the pattern display device 41 to perform the opening effect. When the opening period has passed, a start process for starting the first round game is executed. In the start process, the special electric prize winning device 32 is set in an open state, and conditions for ending the round game are set. When setting the end condition, the upper limit duration time for continuing the special electric prize winning device 32 in the open state in the first round game of this time is set, and the special electric prize winning device 32 can win in the first round game of this time. The upper limit number of game balls is set in a winning number counter provided in the main side RAM 65. - 特許庁

In step S410, special electric open processing is executed. In the special electric open process, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the round game is established. When the termination condition is established, the special electric prize winning device 32 is closed. Then, if the round game ended this time is not the last round game to be executed, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is changed from the one corresponding to the special electric open processing to the special electric closed processing. , and if the round game that ended this time is the last round game, by adding 2 to the numerical information of the special special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter corresponds to the special electric open processing. Update from one to one corresponding to the special electric end processing.

In step S411, processing during special electric closing is executed. In the special electric closing process, it is determined whether or not the interval period between round games has elapsed. The interval period is set when the previous round game ends. When the interval period has passed, the special electric prize winning device 32 is put into an open state, and conditions for ending the round game are set. Then, by subtracting 1 from the numerical value information of the special special electric counter, the numerical value information of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special electric closed processing to the one corresponding to the special electric open processing.

In step S412, special electric end processing is executed. In the special electric end processing, if the processing for starting the ending period in the current opening/closing execution mode has not yet been executed, the ending period (for example, 5 seconds) is set and the ending command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81. . By receiving the ending command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emission section 53, the speaker section 54 and the pattern display device 41 to execute the ending effect. When the ending period elapses, each of the success/failure lottery mode and the support mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode is set to a mode corresponding to the result of the big win that triggered the start of the opening/closing execution mode this time.

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

The main side CPU 63 is provided with an input port 63a. The input port 63a is configured as an 8-bit parallel interface so that it can handle 8 types of signals simultaneously. Areas for storing information of "0" or "1" according to the voltage of each signal are provided in one-to-one correspondence with each terminal. That is, the area includes 0th bit D0 to 7th bit D7. In addition, although more than eight types of signals are input to the input port 63a, in order to limit the number of targets to be input at the same time to eight types, the signal group to be input to the input port 63a depends on the driver IC. Switched through switching control.

In the entering ball detection process (step S309) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), the signal group to be input to the input port 63a is set to the signal group from each of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a. In such a setting, the 0th bit D0 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, and the first bit D1 corresponds to the detection signal from the second winning opening detection sensor 43a. The second bit D2 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, and the third bit D3 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the special train detection sensor 45a. , the fourth bit D4 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the first working opening detection sensor 46a, the fifth bit D5 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the second working opening detection sensor 47a, and the The sixth bit D6 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the outlet detection sensor 48a, and the seventh bit D7 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 49a.

Each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a detects the passage of the game ball by outputting a LOW level signal indicating non-detection as a detection signal when the passage of the game ball is not detected. In this case, a HI level signal indicating that detection is in progress is output as a detection signal. When the input port 63a receives a LOW level signal, it stores "0" information in the corresponding bit, and when it receives a HI level signal, stores "1" in the corresponding bit. store the information of In other words, in a situation in which the passage of the game ball is not detected by the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a, "0" information corresponding to the information indicating non-detection is stored in the corresponding bit, and the passage of the game ball is stored. In the detected state, information of "1" corresponding to information indicating that detection is being performed is stored for the corresponding bit.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the ball-entering detection process executed in step S309 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11).

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

When it is confirmed that the state in which the information "0" is stored in the first bit D1 has changed to the state in which the information "1" is stored, the second winning hole detection sensor 43a detects one It is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S604: YES). In this case, the second output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S605), and the value of the 10 prize ball counter provided in the main RAM 65 is incremented by 1 (step S606). . The second output flag is for specifying that the main side CPU 63 should output information indicating that one game ball has been detected by the second winning hole detection sensor 43a to the management IC 66. is a flag.

When it is confirmed that the state in which the information "0" is stored in the second bit D2 has changed to the state in which the information "1" is stored, the third winning hole detection sensor 44a detects one It is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S607: YES). In this case, the third output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S608), and the value of the 10 prize ball counter provided in the main RAM 65 is incremented by 1 (step S609). . The third output flag is for specifying that the main side CPU 63 should output information indicating that one game ball has been detected by the third winning hole detection sensor 44a to the management IC 66. is a flag.

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

When it is confirmed that the state in which information "0" is stored in the fourth bit D4 has changed to the state in which information "1" is stored, the first operation opening detection sensor 46a detects one It is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S614: YES). In this case, the first operation winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S615), and the fifth output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S616). Furthermore, the value of the one-ball counter provided in the main side RAM 65 is incremented by 1 (step S617). The first operation winning flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that one game ball has entered the first operation opening 33 . In the special figure special electric control processing (step S313) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11), by confirming that the first operation winning flag is set to "1", it is stored in the reservation area RE of the reservation storage area 65a On the condition that the number of pieces of pending information stored is less than the upper limit of four, a process of newly storing pending information is executed. It is confirmed that "1" is set to the first operation winning flag in the special electric special electric control processing (step S313), and when the processing corresponding to the confirmation is executed, the first operation winning flag is cleared to "0" do. The fifth output flag is for the main side CPU 63 to specify that information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the first operating opening detection sensor 46a should be output to the management IC 66. is a flag. The one prize ball counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the number of times one game ball should be paid out. When the value of the counter for one prize ball is 1 or more, a one prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S317 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), and a one prize ball command is output. When the command is output once, the value of the one prize ball counter is subtracted by one. When the payout control device 77 receives the one prize ball command, it drives and controls the payout device 76 so that one game ball is paid out.

When it is confirmed that the state where information "0" is stored in the fifth bit D5 has changed to the state where information "1" is stored, the second operating opening detection sensor 47a detects one It is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S618: YES). In this case, the second operation winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S619), and the sixth output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S620). Furthermore, the value of the one-ball counter provided in the main side RAM 65 is incremented by 1 (step S621). The second operation winning flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that one game ball has entered the second operation opening 34 . In the special figure special electric control processing (step S313) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11), by confirming that the second operation winning flag is set to "1", it is stored in the reservation area RE of the reservation storage area 65a On the condition that the number of pieces of pending information stored is less than the upper limit of four, a process of newly storing pending information is executed. Confirm that "1" is set to the second operation winning flag in the special electric special electric control processing (step S313), and when the processing corresponding to the confirmation is executed, clear the second operation winning flag to "0" do. The sixth output flag is for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the second operation opening detection sensor 47a should be output to the management IC 66. is a flag.

When it is confirmed that the state in which information "0" is stored in the sixth bit D6 has changed to the state in which information "1" is stored, one game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a. is detected (step S622: YES). In this case, the seventh output flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S623). The seventh output flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that information indicating that one game ball has been detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a should be output to the management IC 66. be.

When it is confirmed that the state in which information "0" is stored in the seventh bit D7 has changed to the state in which information "1" is stored, one game ball is detected by the gate detection sensor 49a. It is determined that it has been detected (step S624: YES). In this case, the gate winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S625). The gate winning flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that one game ball has entered the through gate 35 . By confirming that "1" is set to the gate winning prize flag in the normal map general electric control processing (step S314) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11), the general map stored in the general electric reservation area 65c On the condition that the number of pending information on the side is less than 4, which is the upper limit number, the processing of storing the numerical information of the current general electric utility item open counter C4 in the general electric holding area 65c as the holding information on the general map side. to run. It is confirmed that "1" is set to the gate winning flag in the general/universal electric control processing (step S314), and when the processing corresponding to the confirmation is executed, the gate winning flag is cleared to "0".

In addition, since the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11) is started at a period of 4 milliseconds as already explained, when the detection of one gaming ball is started by one of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a, the corresponding The main side CPU 63 identifies that one game ball has been detected by the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a in a situation where the detection of the one game ball is continued by the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a. is performed at Therefore, it is sufficient to provide one each of the first to seventh output flags.

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

The payout control device 77 has an MPU 91 . The MPU 91 incorporates a payout side CPU 92, which is an arithmetic processing device including a control section and a calculation section, as well as a payout side ROM 93, a payout side RAM 94, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, and the like.

The payout-side ROM 93 is a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require power supply from the outside to retain memory, such as a NOR flash memory and a NAND flash memory, and is used exclusively for reading. The payout side ROM 93 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the payout side CPU 92 .

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

The payout side CPU 92 can perform two-way communication with the main side CPU 63 . When the payout side CPU 92 receives the prize ball command from the main side CPU 63, it drives and controls the payout device 76 so that the number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command is paid out. In addition, the payout side CPU 92 monitors whether or not the game balls can be paid out normally, and if it is specified that it is not possible to pay out the game balls normally, the payout side RAM 94 To stop a payout device 76 even in a situation where unpaid prize ball number information is stored. Also, the payout side CPU 92 transmits to the main side CPU 63 a payout restriction command indicating that the payout cannot be performed normally. When the main side CPU 63 receives the payout restriction command, the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 notify that the game balls cannot be paid out normally. A notification command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 so that A state in which the lower tray 56a is full of game balls, a no-ball state in which the tank 75 is not replenished with game balls, and a payout device 76 are states in which game balls cannot be normally dispensed. does not operate normally, a main body open state in which the game machine main body 12 is opened from the outer frame 11, and a front door open state in which the front door frame 14 is opened from the inner frame 13. .

A full tank detection sensor (not shown) is provided in the middle of the game ball passage leading from the payout device 76 to the lower tray 56a, and the detection result of the full tank detection sensor is input to the payout side CPU92. The payout side CPU 92 specifies that the tank is full when the game balls are continuously detected by the full-tank detection sensor, and the state in which the game balls are continuously detected by the full-tank detection sensor is cancelled. It specifies that the full tank state is canceled when the tank is full.

A ball non-detection sensor (not shown) is provided in the middle of the game ball passage leading from the tank 75 to the payout device 76 , and the detection result of the ball non-detection sensor is input to the payout side CPU 92 . The payout-side CPU 92 identifies the state of no ball when the game ball is not continuously detected by the ball non-detection sensor, and when the state where the game ball is not continuously detected by the ball non-detection sensor is cancelled. Determine that the ballless state has been released.

The payout device 76 is provided with a payout detection sensor (not shown) for detecting game balls paid out from the payout device 76 , and the detection result of the payout detection sensor is input to the payout side CPU 92 . The payout side CPU 92 specifies that one game ball has been paid out from the payout device 76 when the game ball is detected by the payout detection sensor. In addition, the payout side CPU 92 specifies that the payout abnormal state occurs when the game ball is not continuously detected by the payout detection sensor in spite of driving and controlling the payout device 76 so that the game ball is paid out. , When the state in which the game balls are not continuously detected by the payout detection sensor is canceled, it is specified that the abnormal payout state is canceled.

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

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

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

First, the full-tank process is executed (step S701). In the full-tank process, as already explained, based on the detection result of the full-tank detection sensor, it is specified whether the tank is full or not, and if the tank is full, processing for stopping the payout of game balls. is executed, and a command indicating that the tank is full is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 . Further, when the full tank state is canceled, a process for enabling the payout of game balls is executed, and a command indicating that the full tank state has been canceled is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 .

After that, a ball useless process is executed (step S702). In the no-ball processing, as already explained, it is determined whether or not the ball is in the no-ball state based on the detection result of the no-ball detection sensor. While executing it, it transmits a command indicating that it is in the no-ball state to the main side CPU 63 . Further, when the no-ball state is canceled, a process for enabling the payout of game balls is executed, and a command indicating that the no-ball state has been canceled is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 .

Thereafter, a payout abnormality monitoring process is executed (step S703). In the abnormal payout monitoring process, as already explained, it is determined whether or not the abnormal payout state is present based on the detection result of the payout detection sensor, and if the abnormal payout state exists, the process of stopping the payout of game balls is executed. At the same time, it transmits to the main side CPU 63 a command indicating that the payout is in an abnormal state. Further, when the abnormal payout state is canceled, a process for enabling the payout of game balls is executed, and a command indicating that the abnormal payout state is canceled is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 .

Thereafter, front door opening monitoring processing is executed (step S704). In the front door open monitoring process, as already explained, it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is open based on the detection result of the front door open sensor 95. If the front door frame 14 is open, A front door opening command is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 while executing processing for stopping the payout of game balls. Further, when the front door frame 14 is closed, a process for enabling the payout of game balls is executed, and a front door closing command is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 .

Thereafter, main body opening monitoring processing is executed (step S705). In the main body open monitoring process, as already described, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state based on the detection result of the main body open sensor 96, and if the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state, a game ball is detected. , and transmits a body opening command to the main side CPU 63 . Further, when the gaming machine main body 12 is closed, a process for enabling the payout of game balls is executed, and a main body closing command is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 .

Thereafter, command reading processing is executed (step S706). In the command read processing, processing for reading the prize ball command transmitted by the main side CPU 63 is executed, and the prize ball command is stored in the payout side RAM 94 . Then, after executing a prize ball setting process for adding the number corresponding to the received prize ball command to the undistributed prize ball number information in the payout side RAM 94 (step S707), game balls are paid out by the payout device 76 Payout control processing for controlling the execution of is executed (step S708). In the payout control process, when the unpaid prize ball number information stored in the payout side RAM 94 is a value of 1 or more, the drive control of the payout device 76 is performed, and one game ball is detected by the payout detection sensor. When it does, 1 is subtracted from the value of prize ball number information. Then, when the value of the prize ball number information becomes "0", the driving control of the payout device 76 is stopped. After that, external information setting processing is executed for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processing executed in the current timer interrupt processing (step S709).

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

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

One external terminal of the external terminal plate 97 is electrically connected to the front door open sensor 95 and one external terminal of the external terminal plate 97 is electrically connected to the main body open sensor 96 . More specifically, a signal relay board 98 is provided in the middle of the signal path from the front door open sensor 95 to the dispensing side CPU 92 . The signal relay board 98 is provided with a branch path SL2 branched from the signal path SL1 directed from the front door open sensor 95 to the payout side CPU92. The branch path SL2 is connected to an external terminal on the external terminal plate 97 for opening the front door. Therefore, an electric signal corresponding to the detection result of the front door opening sensor 95 is input not only to the dispensing side CPU 92 but also to the external terminal for opening the front door on the external terminal plate 97 . As a result, a signal indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is open can be externally output to the hall computer HC without intervention of the control by the payout side CPU 92 .

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

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

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

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

In the hall computer HC, it is possible to grasp the manner in which game balls are put out in the pachinko machine 10 according to various information received from the pachinko machine 10 through the external terminal board 97 . for example,
・Ball payout rate, which is the ratio of the number of game balls that have been discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 until 100 game balls are discharged Ball rate (hereinafter referred to as "B")
・Ball output rate in open/close execution mode ・Ball output rate in high-frequency support mode "S")
・ BS x “Number of prize balls for winning in the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34”
・The number of game balls entering the first operation opening 33 until 100 game balls are discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "S1")
- The number of game balls entering the second operation opening 34 until 100 game balls are discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "S2")
・B-(S1דNumber of prize balls for winning to first operating port 33”+S2דNumber of prize balls for winning to second operating port 34”)
・Probability of occurrence of opening/closing execution mode per unit game time ・Probability of occurrence of high-frequency support mode per unit game time, etc. are calculated. As a result, it is possible to manage the entry mode of game balls in the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 in the hall computer HC. The number of prize balls means the number of game balls paid out when one game ball enters the corresponding ball entry portion.

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

As already explained, the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 has a main CPU 63 , a main ROM 64 , a main RAM 65 and a management IC 66 . In addition to these, the MPU 62 has an I/F 101 as well as the already-described reading terminal 68d.

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

The management IC 66 includes a management side I/F 111, a management side CPU 112, a management side ROM 113, a management side RAM 114, an RTC 115, a correspondence memory 116, a history memory 117, a calculation result memory 131, It has These devices are connected through an internal bus 66a provided in the management IC 66 so as to be bidirectionally communicable.

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

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

The RTC 115 is a real-time clock that constantly measures date information and time information, and outputs the measured date information and time information (hereinafter also referred to as date information) in accordance with instructions from the management side CPU 112. It is a configuration that allows In addition, the RTC 115 is provided with a backup power supply, and it is possible to measure date information and time information even while the pachinko machine 10 is powered off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A fourth signal corresponding to the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the fourth buffer 122d. In this case, the main side CPU 63 outputs the LOW level fourth signal when no new game ball is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a, and when one game ball is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a. to output a fourth signal of HI level over a specific period. This specified period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the fourth signal of HI level is input to the fourth buffer 122d.

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

A sixth signal corresponding to the detection result of the second operating port detection sensor 47a is input to the sixth buffer 122f. In this case, the main side CPU 63 outputs a LOW level sixth signal in a situation where no new game ball is detected by the second operation opening detection sensor 47a, and one game is detected by the second operation opening detection sensor 47a. When the ball is detected, it outputs a sixth signal of HI level for a specific period. This specified period is sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the sixth buffer 122f is receiving the HI level sixth signal.

A seventh signal corresponding to the detection result of the outlet detection sensor 48a is input to the seventh buffer 122g. In this case, the main side CPU 63 outputs the LOW level seventh signal in a situation where no new game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a, and one game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a. In this case, a HI level seventh signal is output for a specific period. This specified period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the seventh signal of HI level is input to the seventh buffer 122g.

The eighth buffer 122h receives an eighth signal corresponding to whether the open/close execution mode is in progress. In this case, the main CPU 63 continues to output the LOW level eighth signal in the non-opening/closing execution mode, and continuously outputs the HI level eighth signal in the opening/closing execution mode.

The ninth buffer 122i receives a ninth signal corresponding to whether the high-frequency support mode is in effect. In this case, the main CPU 63 continues to output the LOW level ninth signal when the high frequency support mode is not set, and continuously outputs the HI level ninth signal when the high frequency support mode is set.

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

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

A set value update signal is inputted to the fifteenth buffer 122o to make the management side CPU 112 recognize that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set by the main side CPU 63. FIG. In this case, the master side CPU 63 outputs a setting value update signal of LOW level when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not newly set, and when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. Then, a HI-level set value update signal is output for a number of pulse signals corresponding to the newly set value for a specific period. This specific period is sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to identify that the HI level set value update signal is input to the fifteenth buffer 122o.

The sixteenth buffer 122p contains an output instruction signal for making the management side CPU 112 recognize the trigger for outputting the history information stored in the history memory 117 and the various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 to the reading terminal 68d. is entered. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW-level output instruction signal when it is not necessary to output history information, and outputs a HI-level output instruction signal for a specific period when it is necessary to output history information. do. This specified period is sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the 16th buffer 122p is receiving the HI level output instruction signal.

The twelfth buffer 122l, the thirteenth buffer 122m and the fourteenth buffer 122n can receive signals from the main side CPU 63, but in the pachinko machine 10, they are blank to which normal signals cannot be input. In this way, as the input port 121 of the management side I/F 111, the number of buffers 122a to 122p larger than the types of signals output from the main side CPU 63 to the management IC 66 in the pachinko machine 10 is provided. It becomes possible to divert the management IC 66 to a model different from the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加This makes it possible to increase the versatility of the management IC 66 . Incidentally, signal paths 118a to 118p are formed between the main CPU 63 and the first to sixteenth buffers 122a to 122p so as to correspond one-to-one to the first to sixteenth buffers 122a to 122p. However, it is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the signal paths 118l to 118n are not formed between the buffers 122l to 122n to be blanked is also possible.

Input of the set value update signal to the fifteenth buffer 122o and input of the output instruction signal to the sixteenth buffer 122p are determined in the design stage of the management IC 66, and an instruction from the main CPU 63 is received. Instead, the management side CPU 112 can specify that the set value update signal is input to the fifteenth buffer 122o and the output instruction signal is input to the sixteenth buffer 122p. On the other hand, the types of signals to be input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n are not determined at the design stage of the management IC 66, and the types of these signals are instructed by the main CPU 63. Thus, it is specified by the management side CPU 112 . Details of the types of these signals in the management side CPU 112 will be described later. This is done by transmitting a type identification command to the In this case, the information on the types of various signals provided by the type identification command is stored in the correspondence memory 116, and when the management side CPU 112 specifies the types of various signals in a state where operating power is being supplied, The information stored in the correspondence memory 116 is referred to.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the correspondence memory 116. As shown in FIG. Correspondence memory 116 has first to fourteenth correspondence areas 123a to 123n in one-to-one correspondence with first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n provided at input port 121 of management side I/F 111. is provided.

In the first correspondence area 123a, information indicating that it is the general prize winning opening 31 is stored as information for specifying the type of signal input to the first buffer 122a by the management side CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the first correspondence area 123a, there is information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 and information (10) of the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31. Stored. In the second correspondence area 123b, information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 is stored as information for specifying the type of signal input to the second buffer 122b by the management side CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the second correspondence area 123b, information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 and information (10) of the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31 are displayed. Stored. In the third correspondence area 123c, information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 is stored as information for specifying the type of signal input to the third buffer 122c by the management side CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the third correspondence area 123c, there is information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 and information (10) of the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31. Stored.

In the fourth correspondence area 123d, information indicating that it is the special electric winning device 32 is stored as information for specifying the type of signal input to the fourth buffer 122d by the management CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the fourth correspondence area 123d, there is information indicating that it is the special electric prize winning device 32 and information (15 pieces) of the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the special electric prize winning device 32. Stored. Information indicating the first operation port 33 is stored in the fifth correspondence area 123e as information for specifying the type of signal input to the fifth buffer 122e by the management CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the fifth correspondence area 123e, information indicating that it is the first operating port 33 and information on the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the first operating port 33 (one ) are also stored. Information indicating the second operation port 34 is stored in the sixth correspondence area 123f as information for specifying the type of signal input to the sixth buffer 122f by the management CPU 112. FIG. In addition, in the sixth correspondence area 123f, information indicating that it is the second operating port 34 and information on the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the second operating port 34 (one ) are also stored. Information indicating the output port 24a is stored in the seventh correspondence area 123g as information for the management CPU 112 to specify the type of signal input to the seventh buffer 122g.

Information indicating the opening/closing execution mode is stored in the eighth correspondence area 123h as information for specifying the type of signal input to the eighth buffer 122h by the management CPU 112. FIG. Information indicating the high-frequency support mode is stored in the ninth correspondence area 123i as information for the management CPU 112 to specify the type of signal input to the ninth buffer 122i. Information indicating the front door frame 14 is stored in the tenth correspondence area 123j as information for the management CPU 112 to specify the type of signal input to the tenth buffer 122j. The eleventh correspondence area 123k stores information indicating the start of a game round as information for the management CPU 112 to specify the type of signal input to the eleventh buffer 122k.

The twelfth correspondence area 123l stores information indicating that the signal is blank and does not correspond to any kind of signal input to the twelfth buffer 122l as information for specifying the type of the signal input to the twelfth buffer 122l by the management side CPU 112 . The thirteenth correspondence area 123m stores, as information for the management CPU 112 to specify the type of signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m, information indicating that the signal is blank and does not correspond to any of them. The fourteenth correspondence area 123n stores information indicating that the signal is blank and does not correspond to any of the signals input to the fourteenth buffer 122n as information for specifying the type of signal input to the fourteenth buffer 122n by the management CPU 112. FIG.

As described above, the types of signals to be input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n are specified by the management side CPU 112 upon receiving instructions from the main side CPU 63. , the management IC 66 can be diverted to a model different from the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加This makes it possible to increase the versatility of the management IC 66 .

In addition, instead of outputting information for recognizing the type of signal each time a signal corresponding to the storage of history information is output to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n, the type of the signal is recognized in advance. Information for specifying the types of signals input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n by the management side CPU 112 is stored in the correspondence memory 116 based on the output information. It is a configuration that As a result, compared to a configuration in which information for recognizing the type of the signal is output each time a signal corresponding to the storage of the history information is output to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n, the signal is output each time. It is possible to suppress the amount of information output from the side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112 .

Information for identifying the types of signals input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n is output by the management CPU 112 at the start of supply of operating power. As a result, when a game is started on the pachinko machine 10, the management side CPU 112 can specify the types of signals input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n.

Further, information setting indicating that the set value update signal is input to the fifteenth buffer 122o and information setting indicating that the output instruction signal is input to the sixteenth buffer 122p are performed in the design stage of the management IC 66. FIG. As a result, not only this pachinko machine 10 but also other types of pachinko machines using the management IC 66 can reliably use the set value update signal and the output instruction signal for the fifteenth buffer 122o and the sixteenth buffer 122p. It is possible to omit the processing for identifying the type of signal input to. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of processing for specifying the type of such signal.

Next, the history memory 117 of the management IC 66 will be explained. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the structure of the history memory 117. As shown in FIG.

The history memory 117 is provided with a history area 124 for sequentially storing history information. In the history area 124, a plurality of pieces of pointer information are set with serial numbers, and a history information storage area 125 is set corresponding to each piece of pointer information on a one-to-one basis. The history information storage area 125 can store combinations of RTC information and correspondence information. In this case, each history information storage area 125 has a data capacity of 2 bytes, a data capacity of 1 byte is allocated as an area for storing RTC information, and a data capacity of 1 byte is allocated as an area for storing correspondence relationship information. A data capacity of 1 byte is allocated. When it becomes necessary to store the correspondence information according to the signals input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n (actually the first to eleventh buffers 122a to 122k in the case of the pachinko machine 10). , first stores the date and time information currently measured by the RTC 115 in the area for storing the RTC information of the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written currently. After that, the correspondence relation information corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122n that triggered the current information storage is read from the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122n in the correspondence relation memory 116, and the read correspondence relation information is stored in the area for storing the correspondence relation information of the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be currently written.

More specifically, the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g receive signals corresponding to the detection results of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 48a as described above. Therefore, the first to seventh correspondence areas 123a to 123g in the correspondence memory 116 store information corresponding to the types of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 48a. More specifically, the information corresponding to the type of ball entry corresponding to each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is stored in the first to seventh correspondence areas 123a to 123g. In the pachinko machine 10, as already explained, the first to third winning hole detection sensors 42a to 44a all detect game balls entering the general winning hole 31, so these first to third winning holes Information indicating that each of the first to third correspondence areas 123a to 123c corresponding to the detection sensors 42a to 44a is the general prize winning opening 31 is stored. The fourth correspondence area 123d stores information indicating that it is the special electric prize winning device 32, and the fifth correspondence area 123e stores information indicating that it is the first operation opening 33. , the sixth correspondence area 123f stores information indicating the second operation port 34, and the seventh correspondence area 123g stores information indicating the out port 24a. If the buffers 122a to 122n that triggered the current information storage are any of the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g, the information on the types of ball-entering sections corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122g are the first to It is read out from any one of the seventh correspondence areas 123a to 123g, and the read information of the type of ball entering portion is stored in the area for storing the correspondence information of the history information storage area 125 as it is.

On the other hand, the eighth buffer 122h receives a signal indicating whether it is in the opening/closing execution mode, the ninth buffer 122i receives a signal indicating whether it is in the high frequency support mode, and the tenth buffer 122j receives a signal indicating whether it is in the high frequency support mode. A signal indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is input, and a signal indicating whether or not a game cycle has started is input to the eleventh buffer 122k. Therefore, information indicating the opening/closing execution mode is stored in the eighth correspondence area 123h, information indicating the high frequency support mode is stored in the ninth correspondence area 123i, and tenth correspondence area 123h stores information indicating the high frequency support mode. Information indicating that it is the front door frame 14 is stored in 123j, and information indicating that it is a game cycle is stored in the eleventh correspondence area 123k.

As described above, the main CPU 63 continues to output the LOW level eighth signal in a situation other than the opening/closing execution mode, and continuously outputs the HI level eighth signal in a situation in the opening/closing execution mode. The side CPU 112 specifies that the opening/closing execution mode has started when the eighth signal changes from LOW level to HI level, and specifies that the opening/closing execution mode has ended when the eighth signal changes from HI level to LOW level. becomes possible. When the eighth signal changes from LOW level to HI level and from HI level to LOW level, the management side CPU 112 is triggered to store correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. identify that That is, when the eighth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, not only the information indicating the open/close execution mode read from the eighth correspondence area 123h but also the start information is stored in the history information storage area 125. Store in the area for storing the correspondence relationship information. When the eighth signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, not only the information indicating the opening/closing execution mode read out from the eighth correspondence relationship area 123h but also the end information is stored in the history information storage area 125. Store in the area for storing the correspondence relationship information.

As described above, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level ninth signal in a situation other than the high frequency support mode, and continuously outputs the HI level ninth signal in a situation in the high frequency support mode. , the management-side CPU 112 determines that the high-frequency support mode has started when the ninth signal changes from LOW level to HI level, and terminates the high-frequency support mode when the ninth signal changes from HI level to LOW level. It is possible to specify that When the ninth signal changes from LOW level to HI level and from HI level to LOW level, the management side CPU 112 is triggered to store correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. identify that That is, when the ninth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, not only the information indicating the high frequency support mode read from the ninth correspondence area 123i but also the start information is stored in the history information storage area. 125 is stored in an area for storing correspondence information. When the ninth signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, not only the information indicating the high frequency support mode read from the ninth correspondence area 123i but also the end information is stored in the history information storage area. 125 is stored in an area for storing correspondence information.

As already explained, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level tenth signal when the front door frame 14 is closed, and outputs the HI level tenth signal when the front door frame 14 is open. In order to continuously output, the management side CPU 112 specifies that the front door frame 14 is opened when the tenth signal changes from LOW level to HI level, and when the tenth signal changes from HI level to LOW level. can identify that the front door frame 14 is closed. When the tenth signal changes from LOW level to HI level and from HI level to LOW level, the management side CPU 112 is triggered to store correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. identify that That is, when the tenth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, not only the information indicating the front door frame 14 read from the tenth correspondence area 123j but also the opening start information is stored together with the history information. Stored in the area for storing correspondence relationship information in the area 125 . Further, when the tenth signal changes from HI level to LOW level, not only the information indicating that it is the front door frame 14 read from the tenth correspondence area 123j but also the opening end information is stored together with the history information. Stored in the area for storing correspondence relationship information in the area 125 .

As already explained, the main CPU 63 continues to output the LOW level eleventh signal until the game round start timing, and when the game round start timing comes, the HI level eleventh signal is output for a specific period. Output a signal. Therefore, the management-side CPU 112 specifies that a game round has started when the eleventh signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level. In other words, when the eleventh signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, the information indicating that it is a game round read from the eleventh correspondence area 123k is stored in the history information storage area 125 as the correspondence information. area.

The history information storage area 125 is capable of storing all the history information generated during the 10 business days in which game balls are continuously shot from the pachinko machine 10 from opening to closing. It takes a few minutes. For example, if history information is generated 60,000 times a day, the history information storage area 125 for 600,000 or more pieces is provided. As a result, all history information can be stored and held in the history memory 117 for at least ten days.

The history memory 117 is provided with a pointer area 126 separately from the history area 124 . The pointer area 126 stores information for the management CPU 112 to specify the pointer information currently being written in the history memory 117 . Specifically, at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10, the pointer area 126 is set with information designating the pointer information of "0" to be written. Then, each time one piece of history information is newly stored in the history information storage area 125, the information in the pointer area 126 is updated so that the value of the pointer information to be written is incremented by one. When the pointer information of the last order is to be written and the history information is stored in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information of the last order, the pointer information is set so that the pointer information of "0" is to be written. The information in the use area 126 is updated. As a result, when the number of pieces of history information that can be stored exceeds the number of pieces of history information that can be stored, and a trigger to store history information occurs, the history information storage area 125 in which the old piece of history information is stored is overwritten with new piece of history information in order. Become.

Also, when the history information is read from the history memory 117 by an external device, the history information storage area 125 is cleared to "0" and the pointer information of "0" is written. The information in the pointer area 126 is updated. As a result, it is possible to prevent the history information that has been read once from being read again.

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

First, "14" is set in the recognition output counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S801). The recognition output counter is the rest of the information output for allowing the management side CPU 112 to recognize which kind of signal the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n of the input port 121 in the management side I/F 111 correspond to. is a counter for specifying the required number of times by the main side CPU 63 . As already explained, 14 of the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n are subject to signal type recognition, so "14" is set in the recognition output counter.

Thereafter, an identification start command output process is executed (step S802). The main CPU 63 outputs various commands to the management CPU 112 to make the management CPU 112 recognize which kind of signals the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n correspond to. The first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h are used for this command output. That is, by using the first to eighth signals (that is, the first to eighth signal paths 118a to 118h) used to instruct the management side CPU 112 to store history information, the first to fourteenth buffers 122a A command is output to make the management side CPU 112 recognize which kind of signal .about.122n corresponds to. As a result, the number of signal paths can be reduced compared to a configuration in which the signal paths for outputting the command are provided separately from the signal paths 118a to 118p for outputting signals to the first to sixteenth buffers 122a to 122p. becomes possible and the configuration can be simplified. The identification start command has a data capacity of 8 bits, and each bit of data is input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h as the first to eighth signals, respectively. In the process of outputting the identification start command, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to HI level at the timing of starting the output of the identification start command so that the management side CPU 112 recognizes that a new command has been sent. Also, the period during which the identification start command and the output state of the ninth signal are maintained at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the identification start command and the ninth signal. It is By receiving the identification start command, the management side CPU 112 is instructed to start processing for storing information on the correspondence between the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n and the types of signals in the correspondence memory 116. Identify.

Thereafter, the type identification command corresponding to the current value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is read from the main ROM 64 (step S803). In this case, the 1st to 14th buffers 122a to 122n are corresponded so that the first buffer 122a is the target of signal type setting first, and then the n+1th buffer is the target of signal type setting after the nth buffer. Recognition setting of the signal type to be used is performed. Therefore, if the output counter for recognition is "14" to "12", the type identification command indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 and the number of prize balls is read, and if the output counter for recognition is "11", the special electric winning read a type identification command indicating that it is the device 32 and the number of prize balls; if the output counter for recognition is "10", read out a type identification command indicating that it is the first operating port 33 and the number of prize balls; If the output counter for recognition is "9", it is the second working port 34 and the type identification command indicating the number of prize balls is read. If the output counter for recognition is "8", it is the out port 24a. If the output counter for recognition is "7", the type identification command indicating that it is in the opening/closing execution mode is read, and if the output counter for recognition is "6", it means that it is in the high frequency support mode. If the output counter for recognition is "5", the type identification command indicating that it is the front door frame 14 is read, and if the output counter for recognition is "4", it means that it is a game round. If the output counter for recognition is "3" to "1", the type identification command indicating blank is read.

After that, output processing of the read type identification command is executed (step S804). The type identification command has an 8-bit data capacity like the identification start command, and the data of each bit is input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h as the first to eighth signals, respectively. In the identification type command output process, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to HI level at the timing of starting the output of the identification type command so that the management side CPU 112 recognizes that a new command has been transmitted. Also, the period during which the identification type command output state and the output state of the ninth signal are maintained at the HI level are set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of these identification type command and the ninth signal. It is By receiving the identification type command, the management side CPU 112 stores the corresponding identification type command in the correspondence area 123a to 123n corresponding to the buffer to be set this time among the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n. Stores information about

Thereafter, the value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is decremented by 1 (step S805), and it is determined whether or not the value of the recognition output counter after the decrement of 1 is "0" (step S806). When the value of the output counter for recognition is 1 or more (step S806: NO), processing for outputting a type identification command corresponding to the value of the output counter for recognition after subtraction of 1 is executed (steps S803 and step S804).

On the other hand, when the value of the recognition output counter is "0" (step S806: YES), output processing of an identification end command is executed (step S807). The identification end command has a data capacity of 8 bits, and each bit of data is input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h as the first to eighth signals, respectively. In the identification end command output process, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to HI level at the timing of starting the output of the identification end command in order to make the management side CPU 112 recognize that a new command has been transmitted. Further, the period during which the identification end command and the output state of the ninth signal are maintained at HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the identification end command and the ninth signal. It is By receiving the identification end command, the management side CPU 112 specifies that the processing for storing the information on the correspondence between the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n and the signal types in the correspondence memory 116 has been completed. do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 24 is a time chart showing how information on correspondence between the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n and the types of signals input to these buffers 122a to 122n is stored in the correspondence memory 116. FIG. FIG. 24(a) shows a period during which commands are output from the main side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112 using the first to eighth signals (that is, the first to eighth signal paths 118a to 118h). b) shows the period during which the output state of the ninth signal is at HI level, and FIG. FIG. 24D shows the execution period of the identification state in which the process for identifying the correspondence is executed, and FIG.

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

After that, at the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 24(a), output of the first type identification command using the first to eighth signals is started. At the timing t4, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from LOW level to HI level as shown in FIG. 24(b). After that, at timing t5 when the output of the type identification command is continued, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from HI level to LOW level as shown in FIG. 24(b). By confirming that the output state of the ninth signal has changed from the HI level to the LOW level, the management side CPU 112 specifies that the command has been sent from the main side CPU 63, and the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h By checking the information, the content of the command received from the main side CPU 63 is grasped. In this case, since the first type identification command has been received, the management CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process at the timing t5 as shown in FIG. 24(d). In the correspondence setting process, information indicating that it is the general winning hole 31 and information on the number of prize balls is stored in the first correspondence area 123 a of the correspondence memory 116 . After that, at timing t6, the output of the type identification command is stopped as shown in FIG. 24(a).

After that, at timing t7 to timing t9, timing t10 to timing t12, timing t13 to timing t15, and timing t16 to timing t18, similarly to timing t4 to timing t6, the main Correspondence setting processing corresponding to the type identification command output from the side CPU 63 is executed by the management side CPU 112 . In this case, the correspondence relationship setting process corresponding to the 14th type identification command is completed between timing t16 and timing t18.

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

In order to instruct the management side CPU 112 to store the history information by using the configuration that allows the management side CPU 112 to recognize whether or not a command is being output using the ninth signal as described above. Clearly to the management side CPU 112 that commands are being output even in a configuration in which commands are output using the first to eighth signals (that is, the first to eighth signal paths) to be used. It is possible to recognize.

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

First, "11" is set in the managed counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S1001). The managed object counter specifies whether or not there is a managed object that is not specified as to whether or not the signal output state to the management side CPU 112 should be changed in the current management output process. In addition, it is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether the signal output state to the management side CPU 112 should be changed for any of the managed objects. In one management output process, the management targets for which the main CPU 63 determines whether or not to change the signal output state to the management CPU 112 are the seven ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a, There are a total of 11 items including whether or not the open/close execution mode is executed, whether or not the high-frequency support mode is executed, whether or not the front door frame 14 is opened and closed, and whether or not the game cycle is started. Therefore, "11" is set to the managed counter first.

After that, it is determined whether or not the output state of the signal to the management side CPU 112 for the management target corresponding to the current management target counter value is HI level (step S1002). If it is not HI level (step S1002: NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the managed object counter is 5 or more. to 48a (step S1003).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1003, it is determined whether or not the output flag of the main RAM 65 corresponding to the value of the managed counter is set to "1" (step S1004). Specifically, when the value of the managed counter is "11" and corresponds to the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, it is determined whether or not the first output flag is set to "1", When the value of the managed counter is "10" and corresponds to the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, it is determined whether or not the second output flag is set to "1", and the value of the managed counter is determined. is "9" and corresponds to the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, it is determined whether or not the third output flag is set to "1", and the value of the managed counter is "8". If it corresponds to the special electric detection sensor 45a, it is determined whether or not the fourth output flag is set to "1", the value of the managed counter is "7", and the first operation opening detection sensor 46a , it is determined whether or not the fifth output flag is set to "1". If the sixth output flag is set to "1" or not, and if the value of the managed counter is "5" and corresponds to the outlet 24a, the seventh output flag is set to " 1” is set. As already described, these first to seventh output flags are set to "1" in the ball entry detection process (FIG. 15).

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

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

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, it is determined whether or not an opportunity has occurred to switch the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the counter to be managed to LOW level (step S1009). Specifically, when the value of the managed object counter is 5 or more or "1" and the current managed object is one of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a or the start of the game round, the first to seventh signals and the 11th signal that corresponds to the value of the managed counter is switched from LOW level to HI level, and then it is determined whether or not the HI output duration period (specifically, 10 milliseconds) has passed. . This HI output continuation period is set to a period longer than the longest processing interval of the history setting process (step S908) of the management process (FIG. 23) in the management side CPU 112, and the output of the signal switched from the LOW level to the HI level. This period allows the management CPU 112 to reliably identify the state. If the value of the managed object counter is "4" and the current managed object is in the opening/closing execution mode, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode has ended, and the value of the managed object counter is "3". If the current management target is the high-frequency support mode, it is determined whether the high-frequency support mode has ended, the value of the management target counter is "2", and the current management target is the front door frame 14. If so, it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is closed. If there is an opportunity to switch the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter to LOW level (step S1009: YES), the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter is set to LOW level ( step S1010).

If a negative determination is made in step S1004, if the process of step S1006 is performed, if a negative determination is made in step S1007, if the process of step S1008 is performed, if a negative determination is made in step S1009, or step When the process of S1010 is executed, the value of the managed counter in the main RAM 65 is decremented by 1 (step S1011). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the managed counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (step S1012). If the value of the managed object counter is 1 or more (step S1012: NO), the process after step S1002 is executed for the managed object corresponding to the new value of the managed object counter.

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

First, the number of buffers to be checked by the management side CPU 112 among the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n is set in the confirmation target counter provided in the management side RAM 114 (step S1101). Specifically, among the first to fourteenth correspondence areas 123a to 123n in the correspondence memory 116, the number of correspondence areas in which information other than information indicating blank is stored is specified, and the number of the correspondence areas is specified. The number of information is set in the check target counter. In the pachinko machine 10, as already explained, information other than the information indicating blank is stored in the first to eleventh correspondence areas 123a to 123k, so in step S1101 "11" is set in the check target counter. do.

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

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1102, RTC information, which is date information and time information, is read from the RTC 115 (step S1103). Then, write processing to the history memory 117 is executed (step S1104). In the write process, the pointer information in the history area 124 to be written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S1103 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 . Also, the correspondence information is read from the correspondence areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the current check target counter values, and the correspondence information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Further, if the correspondence information is any one of the information indicating the open/close execution mode, the information indicating the high-frequency support mode, and the information indicating the front door frame 14, the above-mentioned Not only the correspondence information but also the start information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. When the value of the check target counter is "n", the n-th correspondence area 123a to 123n becomes the read target of the correspondence information. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "11", the eleventh correspondence area 123k is the target of reading the correspondence information, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth correspondence area 123e is the correspondence It becomes a target for reading information.

By executing the writing process as described above, the value of the check target counter is one of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operation port 33, the second operation port 34, and the game round , the RTC information, the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operation port 33, the second A combination of the operation port 34 and the correspondence information indicating that it is one of the game rounds is stored as history information. Also, if the value of the check target counter is any of the opening/closing execution mode, the high-frequency support mode, and the front door frame 14, RTC information is stored in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Then, the combination of the correspondence information indicating any one of the opening/closing execution mode, the high-frequency support mode, and the front door frame 14, and the start information is stored as history information.

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

If a negative determination is made in step S1102, or if the process of step S1105 is executed, whether or not the signal output has been switched to the LOW level is checked in the correspondence areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the current confirmation target counter value. It is determined whether or not correspondence information to be checked is stored (step S1106). Specifically, when the current value of the confirmation target counter is "8" to "10", information indicating that the open/close execution mode is in the corresponding correspondence area 123h to 123j, Since either the information indicating that there is one or the information indicating that it is the front door frame 14 is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S1106.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1106, the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the current check target counter value among the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n is changed from "1" to "0". It is determined whether the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer has been switched from HI level to LOW level (step S1107). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1107, the RTC information is read (step S1108) as in step S1103, and the writing process to the history memory 117 is executed (step S1109). In the write process, the RTC information read in step S1108 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Also, the correspondence information is read from the correspondence areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the current check target counter values, and the correspondence information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. In addition, not only the correspondence relationship information but also the end information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. By executing the writing process in this way, when the value of the confirmation target counter is any of the opening/closing execution mode, the high frequency support mode, and the front door frame 14, it corresponds to the pointer information to be written. In the history information storage area 125, a combination of RTC information, correspondence information indicating one of the opening/closing execution mode, high-frequency support mode, and front door frame 14, and end information is stored as history information. state. After that, similar to step S1105, update processing of the target pointer is executed (step S1110).

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 27(b), the output state of the signal input to the eighth buffer 122h is HI level from timing t4 to timing t7. This eighth buffer 122h corresponds to whether or not the open/close execution mode is generated. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27(e), the timing of t4, which is the timing at which the output state of the signal input to the eighth buffer 122h is switched to HI level, and the timing at which the output state of the signal is switched to LOW level. The history information is written at each timing t7. In this case, the history information written at timing t4 includes start information, and the history information written at timing t7 includes end information. This makes it possible to grasp the execution period of the opening/closing execution mode by checking the history information in the history memory 117 .

In addition, history information is written in the history memory 117 in the order of passage of time. Therefore, whether the history information indicating that a ball has entered any one of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is during the opening/closing execution mode. It is possible to distinguish whether or not In addition, since the history information includes RTC information, any of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 can be determined by comparing the RTC information. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the history information indicating that a ball has been entered into a hole is during the opening/closing execution mode.

As shown in FIG. 27(c), the output state of the signal input to the ninth buffer 122i is HI level from timing t8 to timing t11. This ninth buffer 122i corresponds to whether or not the high frequency support mode is generated. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27(e), the timing t8 at which the output state of the signal input to the ninth buffer 122i switches to HI level and the timing at which the output state of the signal switches to LOW level The history information is written at each timing t11. In this case, the history information written at timing t8 includes start information, and the history information written at timing t11 includes end information. As a result, by checking the history information in the history memory 117, it is possible to grasp the execution period of the high-frequency support mode.

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

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

In addition, history information is written in the history memory 117 in the order of passage of time. Therefore, the history information indicating that a ball has entered one of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 indicates that the front door frame 14 is open. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the In addition, since the history information includes the RTC information, any of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 can be determined by comparing the RTC information. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the history information indicating that a ball has been entered into one is during the opening of the front door frame 14 .

Next, the output processing of the setting value update signal executed when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set by the main side CPU 63 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing output processing of the set value update signal executed by the main CPU 63. As shown in FIG. Note that output processing of the set value update signal is executed in step S119 in the main processing (FIG. 9).

A value corresponding to the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 set this time is set in the pulse number counter provided in the main side RAM 65 (step S1201). Specifically, the value of the set value counter of the main side RAM 65 is set in the pulse number counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting value update signal directed to the management side CPU 112 is at HI level (step S1202). As already explained, the set value update signal is inputted to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 in the IC 66 for management. Here, the output processing of the setting value update signal is processing for causing the management side CPU 112 to specify the types of signals input to the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n of the input port 121 in the main processing (FIG. 9). It is executed before certain recognition processing. On the other hand, since it is set in the management IC 66 at the design stage of the pachinko machine 10 that the set value update signal is input to the fifteenth buffer 122o, the set value update signal is output before the recognition process. Even if the process is executed, it becomes possible for the management side CPU 112 to identify that the signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o is the set value update signal.

If a negative determination is made in step S1202, 1 is subtracted from the value of the LOW level counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S1203), and whether or not the value of the LOW level counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0". (step S1204). The LOW level counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to determine whether or not the set value update signal has been maintained at the LOW level for a predetermined period while the set value update signal outputs a plurality of pulses in which the set value update signal is at HI level. is. If the value of the LOW level counter is "0" (step S1204: YES), it means that it is time to set the setting value update signal to HI level. Set (step S1205).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, it is determined whether or not it is the calculation timing (step S1401). If 51 seconds have elapsed since the supply of operating power to the management-side CPU 112 was started, or if 51 seconds have elapsed since the previous affirmative determination was made in step S1401, an affirmative determination is made in step S1401. When an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, the number of different types of ball hits in normal times is calculated (step S1402). Specifically, first, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the outlet 24a is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, Calculate the number of incoming balls. In addition, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which correspondence relationship information indicating that it is the general winning opening 31 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the ball entering the general winning opening 31 is counted. Calculate the number. In addition, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 that store correspondence information indicating that it is the special electric prize winning device 32 in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the winning ball to the special electric prize winning device 32 is counted. Calculate the number. In addition, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the first operation port 33 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, Calculate the number of incoming balls. In addition, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the second operation port 34 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, Calculate the number of incoming balls.

After that, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 storing the correspondence information indicating that it is the front door frame 14 and the start information, and the correspondence relationship indicating that it is the front door frame 14 By referring to the history information storage area 125 that exists in the period between the history information storage area 125 in which the information and the end information are stored, the out exit that occurred in the situation where the front door frame 14 was open 24a, the number of balls entering each of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33 and the second operating opening 34 is calculated (step S1403). In the history area 124 of the history memory 117, a history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the front door frame 14 and the start information are stored, and the correspondence information indicating the front door frame 14 and The period between the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125 . In addition, in the entirety of the pointer information, which is a serial number, the history information storage area 125 storing the correspondence information indicating the front door frame 14 and the start information and the correspondence indicating the front door frame 14 If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which information and end information are stored, the total number of hits for the sections is calculated. Also, although there is a history information storage area 125 in which correspondence relationship information indicating that the front door frame 14 and start information are stored, RTC information corresponding to a time after the history information storage area 125 is present. is stored in the history information storage area 125, the correspondence information indicating the front door frame 14 and the end information are not stored, the correspondence information indicating the front door frame 14 and the start information are stored. All the history information in the history information storage area 125 in which the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is stored is treated as that in which the front door frame 14 is in the open state.

Thereafter, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1402 and S1403 (step S1404). Specifically, first, the number of entering balls generated while the front door frame 14 is open calculated in step S1403 is subtracted from the number of entering balls calculated in step S1402. Then, the following 1st to 8th parameters are calculated using each number of hit balls after the subtraction. The difference between the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1402 and the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1403 is defined as the number of balls entering K1. The difference in the number of balls entered in the general winning port 31 calculated in step S1403 with respect to the number of balls is defined as the number of entered balls K2, and the special electric prize winning device calculated in step S1403 relative to the number of balls entered in the special electric prize winning device 32 calculated in step S1402. 32 is defined as the number of entered balls K3, and the difference between the number of entered balls through the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1403 and the number of balls entered into the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1402 is defined as the number of entered balls K3. The difference between the number of balls entering the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1403 and the number of balls entering the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1402 is defined as the number of entering balls K5.
・First parameter: total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "number of prize balls for winning to general winning opening 31" + K3 x "number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K4 x "first operation opening 33 The ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as " D1”)
・Second parameter: ratio of total number of game balls K2 entering general winning hole 31/total number of game balls ejected from game area PA (K1+K2+K3+K4+K5) Ratio of the total number of game balls K3 / total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) Fourth parameter: total number of game balls K4 into the first operation port 33 / discharged from the game area PA Percentage of the total number of game balls (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) (hereinafter, this percentage is referred to as "D2")
· Fifth parameter: the ratio of the total number K5 of game balls entering the second operation port 34 / the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D3")
・Sixth parameter: D1-(D2 x "number of prize balls for winning to first operating port 33" + D3 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operating port 34")
・Seventh parameter: (K3 x "number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + K5 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "general The number of prize balls for winning to the winning opening 31" + K3 × "Number of prize balls for winning to the special electric winning device 32" + K4 x "Number of prize balls for winning to the first operation opening 33" + K5 x "Second operation opening 34 8th parameter: K3 x ``Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32''/Total number of game balls paid out (K2 x `` "Number of prize balls" + K3 x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + K4 x "Number of prize balls for winning to first operation opening 33" + K5 x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation opening 34" ”) In step S 1404 , the first to eighth parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the normal storage area of the calculation result memory 131 . The first to eighth parameters stored in the normal storage area are retained until step S1404 is executed next time. That is, when the next step S1404 is executed and the first to eighth parameters are calculated, the newly calculated first to eighth parameters are stored in the normal storage area. The previous calculation results of the first to eighth parameters stored in the normal storage area are overwritten.

After that, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 storing the correspondence information indicating the opening/closing execution mode and the start information, the correspondence information indicating the opening/closing execution mode, and the start information are stored. By referring to the history information storage area 125 that exists in the period between the history information storage area 125 that stores the end information, the out port 24a and the general winning port 31 that occurred in the open/close execution mode , the number of balls entering each of the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 (step S1405). A history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the open/close execution mode and start information are stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, and the correspondence information and end information indicating the open/close execution mode. is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125 . In addition, the history information storage area 125 stores the correspondence information and the start information indicating the opening/closing execution mode, and the correspondence information indicating the opening/closing execution mode and If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored, the total number of hits for the sections is calculated. Also, although there is a history information storage area 125 in which correspondence relationship information and start information indicating that the open/close execution mode is stored, RTC information corresponding to a time after the history information storage area 125 is not stored. If the stored history information storage area 125 does not store the correspondence information and the end information indicating the opening/closing execution mode, the correspondence information and the start information indicating the opening/closing execution mode are stored. Any of the history information in the history information storage area 125 that stores the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is treated as in the opening/closing execution mode.

After that, during the period of the opening and closing execution mode specified in step S1405, the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operation port 33 and the The number of balls entering each of the second operating holes 34 is calculated (step S1406). The method of calculating the number of entered balls is the same as in step S1403, except that the period of the open/close execution mode specified in step S1405 is assumed.

After that, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1405 and S1406 (step S1407). Specifically, first, the number of entering balls generated while the front door frame 14 is open calculated in step S1406 is subtracted from the number of entering balls calculated in step S1405. Then, the following 11th to 18th parameters are calculated using each number of hit balls after the subtraction. The difference between the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1405 and the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1406 is defined as the number of balls entering K11. The difference in the number of balls entered in the general winning port 31 calculated in step S1406 with respect to the number of balls is defined as the number of entered balls K12, and the special electric prize winning device calculated in step S1406 relative to the number of balls entered in the special electric prize winning device 32 calculated in step S1405. 32 is defined as the number of entering balls K13, and the difference between the number of entering balls into the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1406 and the number of entering balls into the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1405 is defined as the number of entering balls K13. The difference between the number of balls entering the second working opening 34 calculated in step S1406 and the number of balls entering the second working opening 34 calculated in step S1405 is defined as the number of entering balls K14.
11th parameter: total number of game balls to be paid out (K12 x "number of prize balls for winning to general winning opening 31" + K13 x "number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K14 x "first operation opening 33 The ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11+K12+K13+K14+K15) (hereafter, this ratio is referred to as " D11”)
・Twelfth parameter: ratio of total number of game balls K12 entering general winning port 31/total number of game balls ejected from game area PA (K11+K12+K13+K14+K15) The ratio of the total number of game balls K13 / the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) 14th parameter: The total number of game balls K14 into the first operation port 33 / discharged from the game area PA Percentage of the total number of game balls (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) (hereinafter, this percentage is referred to as "D12")
· Fifteenth parameter: the ratio of the total number of game balls K15 entering the second operation port 34 / the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D13")
16th parameter: D11-(D12 x "number of prize balls for winning to first operating port 33" + D13 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operating port 34")
17th parameter: (K13 x "number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + K15 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls paid out (K12 x "general "Number of prize balls for winning to winning opening 31" + K13 x "Number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K14 x "Number of winning balls for winning to first operation opening 33" + K15 x "Second operation opening 34" 18th parameter: K13 x ``Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32'' / Total number of game balls paid out (K12 x ``For winning to general winning port 31 Number of prize balls" + K13 x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + K14 x "Number of prize balls for winning to first operation opening 33" + K15 x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation opening 34" ”) In step S 1407 , the 11th to 18th parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the memory area for opening/closing execution mode in the calculation result memory 131 . The 11th to 18th parameters stored in the storage area for the opening/closing execution mode are retained until the next step S1407 is executed. That is, when the next step S1407 is executed and the 11th to 18th parameters are calculated, the newly calculated 11th to 18th parameters are stored in the open/close execution mode storage area. , the previous calculation results of the 11th to 18th parameters stored in the open/close execution mode storage area are overwritten.

After that, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 storing the correspondence relationship information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the start information, and the correspondence relationship indicating the high-frequency support mode By referring to the history information storage area 125 that exists in the period between the history information storage area 125 in which the information and end information are stored, the out exit 24a that occurred in the high-frequency support mode, general The number of balls entering each of the winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33 and the second operating opening 34 is calculated (step S1408). A history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the start information are stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, and the correspondence information indicating the high-frequency support mode and The period between the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125 . In addition, the history information storage area 125 storing the correspondence relationship information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the start information and the correspondence relationship indicating the high-frequency support mode are stored in the entirety of the consecutively numbered pointer information. If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which information and end information are stored, the total number of hits for the sections is calculated. Also, although there is a history information storage area 125 that stores correspondence relationship information indicating that the high-frequency support mode and start information are stored, RTC information corresponding to a time after the history information storage area 125 is present. is stored in the history information storage area 125, the correspondence information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the end information are not stored, the correspondence information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the start information are stored. Any of the history information in the history information storage area 125 that stores RTC information corresponding to a time after the history information storage area 125 that is set is treated as that in the high-frequency support mode.

After that, during the period of the high-frequency support mode specified in step S1408, the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, and the first operation port 33 generated in the state where the front door frame 14 is open and the number of balls entered into each of the second working openings 34 (step S1409). The method of calculating the number of hits is the same as in step S1403, except that the high-frequency support mode specified in step S1408 is assumed.

Thereafter, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1408 and S1409 (step S1410). Specifically, first, the number of entering balls generated while the front door frame 14 is open calculated in step S1409 is subtracted from the number of entering balls calculated in step S1408. Then, the following 21st to 26th parameters are calculated using each number of hit balls after the subtraction. The difference between the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1408 and the number of balls entering the out hole 24a calculated in step S1409 is defined as the number of balls entering K21. The difference between the number of balls and the number of balls entering the general winning port 31 calculated in step S1409 is defined as the number of entering balls K22, and the special electric winning device calculated in step S1409 relative to the number of entering balls of the special electric winning device 32 calculated in step S1408. 32 is defined as the number of entering balls K23, and the difference between the number of entering balls into the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1409 and the number of entering balls into the first working hole 33 calculated in step S1408 is defined as the number of entering balls K23. The difference between the number of balls entering the second working port 34 calculated in step S1409 and the number of balls entering the second working port 34 calculated in step S1408 is defined as the number of entering balls K24.
21st parameter: total number of game balls to be paid out (K22 x "number of prize balls for winning to general winning opening 31" + K23 x "number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K24 x "first operation opening 33 The ratio of the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (K21+K22+K23+K24+K25) (hereafter, this ratio is referred to as " D11”)
22nd parameter: ratio of the total number of game balls entering the general winning hole 31 K22/total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K21+K22+K23+K24+K25) 24th parameter: total number of game balls K24/discharged from the game area PA Percentage of the total number of game balls (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) (hereinafter, this percentage is referred to as "D22")
· 25th parameter: the ratio of the total number of game balls K25 entering the second operation port 34 / the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D23")
26th parameter: D21-(D22 x "number of prize balls for winning to first operating port 33" + D23 x "number of prize balls for winning to second operating port 34")
In step S1410, the 21st to 26th parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the memory area for the high-frequency support mode in the calculation result memory 131. FIG. The twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters stored in the high-frequency support mode storage area are stored and held until the next step S1410 is executed. That is, when the next step S1410 is executed and the 21st to 26th parameters are calculated, the newly calculated 21st to 26th parameters are stored in the high frequency support mode storage area. Then, the calculation results of the previous 21st to 26th parameters stored in the storage area for the high-frequency support mode are overwritten.

Thereafter, the frequency of occurrence of the opening/closing execution mode is calculated and stored (step S1411). Specifically, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which correspondence relationship information and start information indicating that the open/close execution mode is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the opening/closing execution mode is determined. Calculate the number of occurrences of In addition, the number of occurrences of game rounds is calculated by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which correspondence information indicating the start of game rounds is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. . Then, the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode per unit game is calculated. The number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode is defined as the number of times of occurrence K31, and the number of times of occurrence of the game cycle is defined as the number of times of occurrence K32.
・The 31st parameter: K31/K32
In step S1411, the 31st parameter, which is the calculation result, is stored in the opening/closing execution mode frequency storage area in the calculation result memory 131. FIG. The thirty-first parameter stored in the opening/closing execution mode frequency storage area is retained until the next step S1411 is executed. That is, when the next step S1411 is executed and the 31st parameter is calculated, the newly calculated 31st parameter is stored in the open/close execution mode frequency storage area. The previous calculation result of the 31st parameter stored in the frequency storage area is overwritten.

After that, the occurrence frequency of the high frequency support mode is calculated and stored (step S1412). Specifically, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence relationship information indicating the high-frequency support mode and the start information are stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the high-frequency support mode is stored. Calculate the number of occurrences of support mode. In addition, the number of occurrences of game rounds is calculated by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which correspondence information indicating the start of game rounds is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. . Then, the number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode per unit game time and the ratio of the number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode to the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode are calculated. The number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode is K41, the number of game rounds is K42, and the opening/closing execution mode calculated in step S1411 is K43.
・The 41st parameter: K41/K42
・42nd parameter: K41/K43
In step S1412, the 41st to 42nd parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the high-frequency support mode frequency storage area in the calculation result memory 131. FIG. The 41st to 42nd parameters stored in the high frequency support mode frequency storage area are stored and held until the next step S1412 is executed. That is, when the next step S1412 is executed and the 41st to 42nd parameters are calculated, the newly calculated 41st to 42nd parameters are stored in the high-frequency support mode frequency storage area. Then, the previous calculation results of the 41st to 42nd parameters stored in the high-frequency support mode frequency storage area are overwritten.

If a negative determination is made in step S1401, or if the processing of step S1412 is executed, display processing is executed (step S1413). FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing display processing.

First, 1 is subtracted from the value of the update timing counter provided in the management side RAM 114 (step S1501). The update timing counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify the timing of updating the display contents of the management result of the game history on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. The management side CPU 112 controls the display of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c to display the first to eighth parameters, the eleventh to eighteenth parameters, the twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters, the thirty-first Parameters and calculation results of the 41st to 42nd parameters are reported. In this case, information corresponding to the type of parameter to be notified is displayed on the first notification display device 69a. Further, of the value obtained by multiplying the parameter to be notified by 100, the number corresponding to the tens place is displayed on the second notification display device 69b, and the number corresponding to the ones place is displayed for the third notification display. Displayed on device 69c. In the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the first to eighth parameters, the eleventh to eighteenth parameters, the twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters, the thirty-first parameters and the forty-first to The display corresponding to the calculation result of the 42nd parameter is sequentially switched according to a predetermined order, and after the calculation result of the 42nd parameter, which is the last order display object, is displayed, the first order display object is displayed. The calculation result of one parameter is displayed. In this case, the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is two seconds.

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

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

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

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

By executing the display processing as described above, when the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started, the game history management result is displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. be done. The display of the management result of the game history is performed regardless of whether the game is continued or not. This is done regardless of whether it is visible or not. Thus, by executing the display control of the first to third information display devices 69a to 69c regardless of the game situation and the state of the pachinko machine 10, the first to third information display devices 69a 69c can be simplified.

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

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

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

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

In the data output process, first, it is determined whether or not a connection signal indicating that an external device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d has been received from the reading terminal 68d (step S1601). If a negative determination is made in step S1601, the data output processing ends. In this case, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 must be restarted in order to execute the data output process. Thus, in order to externally output history information and various parameters, supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 should be started while an external device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d. need to be A power switch for stopping and starting the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is provided in the payout mechanism 73 mounted on the rear surface of the back pack unit 15. In order to do so, it is necessary to open the gaming machine main body 12 from the outer frame 11 to expose the rear surface of the back pack unit 15 . Under these circumstances, in order to externally output history information and various parameters, supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started while an external device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d. It is possible to make it difficult for anyone other than the manager of the game hall to read the history information and various parameters.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1601, the current connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d is determined by determining whether or not a control information confirmation signal is received from the reading terminal 68d. (step S1602). The external device is configured to be able to perform both confirmation of control information and confirmation of history information and various parameters. A signal for confirming control information is transmitted, and when confirmation of history information and various parameters is selected by manual operation of the external device, a signal for history confirmation is transmitted from the external device. The configuration is not limited to this, and the external device for checking control information and the external device for checking history may be separate. In this case, when an external device for checking the control information is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, a signal for checking the control information is transmitted from the external device, and an external device for checking the history is sent to the reading terminal 68d. When the device is electrically connected, a signal for history confirmation is transmitted from the external device.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S1602, output processing for confirming control information is executed (step S1603). In the output process, a program and data are read as control information from the main ROM 64, and the read control information is output to the reading terminal 68d. As a result, the control information can be read by an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, and it is possible to check whether the control information is legitimate or normal. It is possible to do

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

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

Returning to the description of the data output process (FIG. 32(a)), when the process of step S1603 or the process of step S1604 is performed, the electrical connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d continues. It is determined whether or not it is set (step S1605). If it is continued (step S1605: YES), it stands by at step S1605. This makes it possible to prevent the processing set in the execution order after the data output processing from being executed until the connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d is released. When the connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d is canceled (step S1605: NO), this data output process is terminated.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

Since the game ball is paid out when the game ball enters any one of the general winning hole 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating hole 33 and the second operating hole 34, the player can enter any of these ball entering parts The game is played while expecting that the game ball will enter the ball. In this configuration, the entry of a game ball into any one of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 (hereinafter also referred to as the history target ball entering section) occurs, history information corresponding to it is stored in the history memory 117 of the management IC 66 . As a result, it becomes possible for the pachinko machine 10 to store and hold information for managing the number of game balls entering each history target ball entering portion or the frequency of entering the ball, and the managed information is used. As a result, it is possible to appropriately manage the manner in which the game ball enters each history target ball entering section. Further, since the history information is stored and held by the pachinko machine 10 itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information.

All the ball-entering units that discharge game balls from the game area PA are subject to execution of history information storage processing and subject to management using history information. This makes it possible to manage the ball-entering frequency for any history-targeted ball-entering club using the history information. In addition, it becomes possible to manage the ratio of the number of game balls entering each history target ball entering section to the number of game balls discharged from the game area PA using the history information.

The history information includes RTC information, which is information corresponding to the timing at which the game ball entered the history target ball-entering portion that triggered the storage of the history information. As a result, by using the history information, it is possible to grasp in detail the history of the game ball entering the history target ball entering section.

The history memory 117 stores not only history information corresponding to the entry of a game ball into the history target ball entry portion, but also history information indicating whether the open/close execution mode is in progress, and whether the high-frequency support mode is in progress. and history information indicating whether the front door frame 14 is open. As a result, it is possible to distinguish whether or not each of these situations exists, and to manage the manner in which the game ball enters the history target ball entering section.

It is possible to output the history information stored in the history memory 117 to an external device, which is a device outside the pachinko machine 10 . As a result, it becomes possible to read the history information by the external device and analyze the manner of entry of the game ball into the history target ball entry section using the read history information.

The MPU 62 is provided with a reading terminal 68d, and the program can be read from the main ROM 64 by an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d. This makes it possible to check whether the program is normal. In this configuration, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is externally output using the reading terminal 68d for externally outputting the program. This makes it possible to externally output the history information while preventing the configuration from becoming complicated.

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

Based on the information received from the external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, it is specified whether the information to be output from the reading terminal 68d is the program or history information. This makes it possible to avoid complicating the configuration regarding the selection of information to be externally output.

An MPU 62 having a main-side ROM 64 storing programs in advance has a management IC 66 and a reading terminal 68d. This makes it possible to concentrate the signal paths for the reading terminal 68 d within the MPU 62 . Therefore, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects already described while making unauthorized access to the signal path to the reading terminal 68d difficult.

A main side CPU 63 that executes a process for paying out a game ball based on the entry of the game ball into one of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33 and the second operating opening 34. Separately, a management side CPU 112 is provided, and the management side CPU 112 executes processing for storing history information in the history memory 117 . As a result, it becomes possible to manage the manner of entry of game balls into the respective history object entry sections while preventing the processing load of the main side CPU 63 from excessively increasing.

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

The main side CPU 63 stores the information corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a in each buffer of the input port 121 of the management IC 66 using the signal paths corresponding to the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a. 122a-122g. As a result, the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 correspond to the buffers 122a to 122g (that is, the respective signal paths), simplifying the configuration for distinguishing the types of information in the management CPU 112. It becomes possible to

The main CPU 63 receives information corresponding to whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, information corresponding to whether or not the high-frequency support mode is in progress, information corresponding to whether or not the front door frame 14 is being opened, and the information corresponding to the start of the game cycle are transmitted to each of the buffers 122h to 122k of the input port 121 of the management IC 66 using signal paths corresponding to each of these situations. As a result, the type of information corresponding to each situation corresponds to each of the buffers 122h to 122k (that is, each signal path), thereby simplifying the configuration for distinguishing between the types of information in the management CPU 112. becomes possible.

The master side CPU 63 transmits to the management side CPU 112 correspondence relationship information indicating which type of information each buffer 122a to 122k (that is, each signal path 118a to 118k) corresponds to. This eliminates the need to store the correspondence information in advance in the management IC 66 . Therefore, it is possible to improve the versatility of the management IC 66 .

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the correspondence information is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 . As a result, in a situation where a game ball may enter the history-targeted ball-entering portion, the management IC 66 can specify the correspondence relationship between the information transmitted from the main CPU 63 and the history-targeted ball-entering portion. It is possible to make it

Using the signal paths 118a to 118g for transmitting information indicating whether or not a game ball has entered the history target ball entry portion, the correspondence information is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the management IC 66. This makes it possible to simplify the communication configuration compared to a configuration in which a dedicated signal path is provided for transmitting correspondence information.

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

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

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

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

By using the history information stored in the history memory 117 in the management IC 66, various parameters (first to eighth parameters, eleventh 18th parameter, 21st to 26th parameter, 31st parameter, 41st to 42nd parameter) are calculated. Various parameters resulting from these calculations are sequentially displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. As a result, it becomes possible for the pachinko machine 10 to notify various parameters that are the result of calculation using the history information.

Various parameters are calculated while excluding the history information corresponding to the situation in which the front door frame 14 is being opened. This makes it possible to derive various parameters in a normal situation in which the front door frame 14 is in the closed state. Further, various parameters corresponding to each of the conditions of the open/close execution mode and the condition of the high-frequency support mode are calculated. As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall or the like to grasp the ball entry mode of the game ball according to each situation.

When the history information in the history memory 117 is output to an external device, the history memory 117 is initialized by executing clearing processing of the history memory 117 . As a result, history information that exceeds the storage capacity of the history memory 117 is to be stored in the history memory 117, and the history information that should be stored and held is erased by overwriting. It is possible to make it difficult to generate

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

In the low-probability mode, the probability of a big win result fluctuates according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6". As a result, even with a single pachinko machine 10, it is possible to create a situation in which the probability of a jackpot result is advantageous or disadvantageous in the low-probability mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The probability of a big win result in the low probability mode fluctuates according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6", while the probability of a big win result in the high probability mode is set by the pachinko machine 10. It does not change depending on the state. This makes it possible to limit the influence of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 on the probability of a jackpot result to the situation in the low-probability mode. In addition, since it is possible to make the high accuracy table 64g referred to in the high probability mode common regardless of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the table 64a to 64g is stored in advance in the main ROM It is possible to suppress an increase in storage capacity for storing.

In the low-probability mode, the probability of the jackpot result fluctuates according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6", while the distribution mode of the type of jackpot result depends on the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. does not change accordingly. This makes it possible to limit the influence of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 to the situation in the low-probability mode. In addition, since it is possible to make the distribution table 64h referred to when distributing the types of jackpot results common regardless of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the distribution table 64h is stored in the main ROM 64. It is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity for storing in advance.

Even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is stored and held without being erased. Thus, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information up to that point can be continuously stored in the history memory 117, and the history memory can be maintained for a long period of time. Using the history information accumulated in 117, it becomes possible to specify the management result of the game history.

The setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set in a configuration in which the history information stored in the history memory 117 is stored and held without being erased even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. is performed, history information corresponding to it is stored in history memory 117 . As a result, it is possible to distinguish between the history information before the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set and the history information after the setting is made.

When the history information corresponding to the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is stored in the history memory 117, the information corresponding to the setting value is included in the history information. This makes it possible to identify the contents of the setting values that were set in the past by referring to the history information.

When the setting value update process (FIG. 10) is started, the setting value is changed from a predetermined starting setting value. As a result, in the setting value update process (FIG. 10), regardless of the setting value to be used before the setting value update process (FIG. 10) is started, the operation to change the setting value from a certain start corresponding setting value is performed. It is possible to do Therefore, it becomes easy for the operator to understand the work content of the setting value changing operation.

Specifically, the set value corresponding to the start is "setting 1", which has the lowest advantage. Therefore, when the set value update process (FIG. 10) is started, the set value is changed from "setting 1" with the lowest advantage. As a result, even if the manager of the gaming hall unintentionally terminates the setting value updating process (FIG. 10) immediately after the setting value updating process (FIG. 10) is started, the setting value with the lowest advantage is obtained. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended disadvantage from occurring in the game hall in such a situation.

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

Also, when calculating various parameters at the calculation timing, history information corresponding to new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 in the history memory 117 and corresponding to change of the setting value is used as a reference. , and the history information stored after that may be used to calculate various parameters. In this case, it is possible to derive the management result of the game history at the timing after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed as various parameters.

Also, although the circuit board box 60a of the main controller 60 is provided with an opening for exposing the reading terminal 68d, the opening is not provided and the reading terminal 69d is located on the opposite wall 60b. It is good also as a structure covered with. In this case, it is necessary to open the board box 60a in order to connect an external device to the reading terminal 68d.

<Second embodiment>
In this embodiment, the contents of the winning/failing table corresponding to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 are different from those in the first embodiment. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

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

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

In the area 164 for setting 4, a low probability table 164a for setting 4, which is referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4" and the win/fail lottery mode is the low probability mode, and the pachinko machine 10 and a high-probability table 164b for setting 4 that is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 4" and the win-or-fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. In the area 165 for setting 5, a low probability table 165a for setting 5, which is referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5" and the win/fail lottery mode is the low probability mode, and the pachinko machine 10 and a high-probability table 165b for setting 5 that is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 5" and the win-or-fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. In the area 166 for setting 6, a low probability table 166a for setting 6, which is referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6" and the win/fail lottery mode is the low probability mode, and the pachinko machine 10 and a high-probability table 166b for setting 6, which is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 6" and the win-or-fail lottery mode is the high probability mode.

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

Winning probabilities of the jackpot result set in each of the high probability tables 161b to 166b are different from each other. Specifically, when the high certainty table 161b for setting 1 is referred to, the jackpot result is about 1/45, and when the high certainty table 162b for setting 2 is referred, about 1/40 When the high probability table 163b for setting 3 is referred to, the result is about 1/35, and when the high probability table 164b for setting 4 is referred, the result is about 1/30. When the high probability table 165b for setting 5 is referred to, the result is about 1/25, and when the high probability table 166b for setting 6 is referred, the result is about 1/20. result in a big hit. As a result, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set to a high setting value, it becomes easier to generate a big win result in the high-probability mode, which is advantageous for the player.

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

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

On the other hand, the sorting table 64h is provided with only one type so as to be common to any of the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", as in the first embodiment. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 from producing an advantage or a disadvantage in the distribution mode of the jackpot result, and the memory capacity for pre-storing the distribution table 64h in the main side ROM 64.例文帳に追加can be suppressed.

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

Further, the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high-probability mode is higher when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is higher, while the winning probability of the jackpot result in the low-probability mode is "setting 1" to "setting 6". ] may be set constant. In this case, in the high-probability mode, the higher the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is, the more advantageous it is for the player, and in the low-probability mode, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not advantageous or disadvantageous. Become.

<Third Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the handling of the management result of the game history when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

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

The separate storage memory 171 is provided with a first separate storage area 172 , a second separate storage area 173 , a third separate storage area 174 , a fourth separate storage area 175 and a fifth separate storage area 176 . In these first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176, information on the management result of the game history calculated when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, more specifically in the first embodiment. (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameters, 41st to 42nd parameters) described in 1. above are sequentially stored. In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, various parameters are first stored in the first separate storage area 172, and thereafter each time the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the n-th separate Storage areas 172 to 176→(n+1)th different storage areas 172 to 176, the areas to be stored are switched. When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set after the various parameters are stored in the fifth separate storage area 176, the various parameters are stored again in the first separate storage area 172.例文帳に追加At this time, various parameters already stored in the first separate storage area 172 are erased. As a result, the various parameters are stored in the separate storage memory 171 until the new setting of the pachinko machine 10 is executed five times, and the oldest various parameters are erased after five times. It is remembered by

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

Next, the setting update recognition processing according to the present embodiment, which is executed by the management CPU 112, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

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

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

After that, various calculation processes are executed (step S1807). In the various arithmetic processing, the processing of steps S1402 to S1412 of the display output processing (FIG. 30) in the first embodiment is executed. As a result, various parameters (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameters and 41st to the 42nd parameter) are calculated.

After that, the various parameters calculated in step S1807 are stored in the current storage target area among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 of the separate storage memory 171 (step S1808). A pointer information area is set in the separate storage memory 171 so that the management side CPU 112 can specify an area to be stored among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 . The information in the pointer information area is set so that when various parameters are stored in the area targeted for storage among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176, the storage target is changed to the next area. is updated to By executing the process of step S1808, various parameters at that point in time for the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 are stored in the separate storage memory 171. FIG.

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

Thereafter, the RTC information, which is date information and time information, is read from the RTC 115 (step S1810). Then, write processing to the history memory 117 is executed (step S1811). In the write process, the pointer information in the history area 124 to be written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S1810 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124. FIG. Also, both the information for identifying the set value and the information of the value of the set value grasp counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting was performed, and the information of the setting value when the setting is performed. The combination is stored as history information.

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

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

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

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1901, 1 is added to the value of the repetition change counter provided in the separate storage memory 171 (step S1902). Since the separate storage memory 171 is a memory that does not require power supply from the outside to hold data as already described, it does not require power supply from the outside to hold the value of the repeat change counter.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the repetition change counter after adding 1 exceeds the notification reference value of "5" (step S1903). The notification reference value corresponds to the number of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 provided in the separate storage memory 171 . Therefore, in step S1903, the number of times the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeated without intervening execution of game rounds exceeding the reference number of times exceeds the number of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176. It is determined whether or not the threshold is exceeded.

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

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

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

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

When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information of the history memory 117 at that time is used to calculate various parameters as the game history management results. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the setting state is newly set in the pachinko machine 10 . Further, even if the history information in the history memory 117 is erased when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history by the history information to be erased. It becomes possible.

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

By providing a plurality of separate storage areas 172 to 176 in the separate storage memory 171, it is possible to store various parameters corresponding to the setting timings of the setting state for a plurality of times. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management results of the game history in a plurality of periods based on the timing at which the setting state is newly set. In addition, even if new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeated under the situation where the game is not played, various parameters calculated using the history information of the situation where the game is actually played It is possible to increase the possibility of remaining in the separate storage memory 171 .

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

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

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

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

In addition, when the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times, and the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value. However, it is not limited to this, and the total discharge of the game balls discharged from the game area PA after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. In a situation where the number is within the reference number, if the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value, the corresponding notification may be performed. In addition, after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, a predetermined ball entry portion (for example, the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34, or a predetermined Combination) In a situation where the total number of discharged game balls that entered the ball is within the reference number, if the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value, the corresponding notification is executed. good. In addition, in a situation where the total number of history information newly stored in the history memory 117 after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number, the event of the new setting being performed is notified. A configuration may be adopted in which, when the reference value is continuously exceeded, the notification corresponding to it is executed.

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

In addition, when the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times, and the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value. However, the setting value is changed in a situation where the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times. A configuration may be adopted in which, when events continue to exceed the notification reference value, the corresponding notification is executed.

In addition, when the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times, and the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value. However, the new setting is triggered in a situation where the number of game times executed after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed is within the reference number of times. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which, when events for which various parameters are calculated continue exceeding the notification reference value, the corresponding notification is executed.

In addition, when the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times, and the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value. However, in addition to or instead of this, the progress of the game may be restricted for a predetermined period (for example, one hour).

<Fourth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the third embodiment in that the main CPU 63 executes the repeated change monitoring process. The configuration that is different from the third embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the third embodiment is basically omitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

According to the above configuration, it is possible to notify that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been repeatedly performed in a short period of time based on the control by the main side CPU 63 . In addition, since the notification is performed by the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed without opening the gaming machine main body 12 forward with respect to the outer frame 11. It is possible to make the administrator recognize that new settings have been repeatedly made in a short period of time.

In addition to or instead of the configuration in which the notification command for repeated change is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound emission control device 81 when the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time, A configuration in which corresponding external output is performed may be employed.

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

<Fifth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the third embodiment in the processing configuration of the setting update recognition processing in the management side CPU 112 . The configuration that is different from the third embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing processing for setting update recognition in this embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 .

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

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

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

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2105, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number or more of predetermined history information exist in the history memory 117 (step S2106). Specifically, the setting of the pachinko machine 10 is performed by counting the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the start of the game round is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. The number of games played since the state was set last time is grasped, and it is further determined whether or not the grasped number of games exceeds a reference number (specifically, 100 times). However, it is not limited to this, and the number of history information storage areas 125 storing correspondence information indicating that game balls have been ejected from the game area PA is the reference number (specifically, 1000 pieces). may be determined in step S2106 as to whether or not the value exceeds . Correspondence information indicating that a game ball has entered a predetermined ball entry portion (for example, one of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34, or a predetermined combination) It may be determined in step S2106 whether or not the number of history information storage areas 125 in which is stored exceeds a reference number (specifically, 1000). Further, it may be determined in step S2106 whether or not the total number of pieces of history information stored in the history memory 117 exceeds the reference number (specifically, 1000 pieces).

In addition, when the number of game rounds executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number of times, and the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value. However, it is not limited to this, and the total discharge of the game balls discharged from the game area PA after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. In a situation where the number is within the reference number, if the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value, the corresponding notification may be performed. In addition, after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, a predetermined ball entry portion (for example, the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34 or a predetermined Combination) In a situation where the total number of discharged game balls that entered the ball is within the reference number, if the event in which the new setting is performed continues exceeding the notification reference value, the corresponding notification is executed. good. In addition, when the total number of pieces of history information newly stored in the history memory 117 after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is within the reference number, the event of the new setting being made is reported. A configuration may be adopted in which, when the reference value is continuously exceeded, the corresponding notification is executed.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2106, various arithmetic processes are executed (step S2107). In the various arithmetic processing, the processing of steps S1402 to S1412 of the display output processing (FIG. 30) in the first embodiment is executed. As a result, various parameters (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameters and 41st to the 42nd parameter) are calculated.

Thereafter, the various parameters calculated in step S2107 are stored in the current storage target area among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 of the separate storage memory 171 (step S2108). A pointer information area is set in the separate storage memory 171 so that the management side CPU 112 can specify an area to be stored among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 . The information in the pointer information area is set so that when various parameters are stored in the area targeted for storage among the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176, the storage target is changed to the next area. is updated to By executing the process of step S2108, various parameters at that point in time for the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 are stored in the separate storage memory 171. FIG.

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

Thereafter, the RTC information, which is date information and time information, is read from the RTC 115 (step S2110). Then, write processing to the history memory 117 is executed (step S2111). In the write process, the pointer information in the history area 124 to be written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S2110 is written in history information storage area 125 of history area 124 . Also, both the information for identifying the set value and the information of the value of the set value grasp counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting was performed, and the information of the setting value when the setting is performed. The combination is stored as history information.

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

According to the above configuration, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is stored on the condition that a predetermined number or more of history information is stored in the history memory 117. Various parameters are calculated using the history information, and the various parameters are stored in the separate storage memory 171 . As a result, even if the new setting of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time, the separate storage memory 171 does not contain the information of the management result of the game history as a result of the actual game being played. It can be stored.

Note that the processing of step S2109 may be executed on condition that the processing of steps S2107 and S2108 are executed. In other words, the history information stored in history memory 117 is erased under the condition that a predetermined number or more of history information are stored in history memory 117 . This makes it possible to prevent the history information in the history memory 117 from being erased even if new settings of the pachinko machine 10 are repeatedly made in a short period of time.

<Sixth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the history memory 117 . The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

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

The history memory 117 is provided with a total area 141 , a first status area 142 , a second status area 143 and a third status area 144 . 1st to 14th counters 141a to 141n, 142a to 142n, 143a to 143n and 144a to 144n are provided in each of these areas 141 to 144, respectively. Information on the number of times the output state of the first signal input to the first buffer 122a is changed from LOW level to HI level is stored in the first counters 141a to 144a of the areas 141 to 144, respectively. The second counters 141b to 144b of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the second signal input to the second buffer 122b is changed from LOW level to HI level. The third counters 141c to 144c of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the third signal input to the third buffer 122c is changed from LOW level to HI level. The fourth counters 141d to 144d of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the fourth signal input to the fourth buffer 122d is changed from LOW level to HI level. The fifth counters 141e to 144e of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the fifth signal input to the fifth buffer 122e is changed from LOW level to HI level. The sixth counters 141f to 144f of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the sixth signal input to the sixth buffer 122f is changed from LOW level to HI level. The seventh counters 141g to 144g of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the seventh signal input to the seventh buffer 122g is changed from LOW level to HI level. The eighth counters 141h to 144h of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the eighth signal input to the eighth buffer 122h is changed from LOW level to HI level. The ninth counters 141i to 144i of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the ninth signal input to the ninth buffer 122i is changed from LOW level to HI level. The tenth counters 141j to 144j of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the tenth signal input to the tenth buffer 122j has changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The eleventh counters 141k to 144k of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the eleventh signal input to the eleventh buffer 122k is changed from LOW level to HI level. The twelfth counters 141l to 144l of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the twelfth signal input to the twelfth buffer 122l is changed from LOW level to HI level. The thirteenth counters 141m to 144m of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the thirteenth signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m is changed from LOW level to HI level. The 14th counters 141n to 144n of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the 14th signal input to the 14th buffer 122n is changed from LOW level to HI level.

FIG. 40 is a flow chart showing history setting processing in this embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 .

First, the number of buffers to be confirmed by the management CPU 112 among the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n is set in the confirmation target counter of the management RAM 114 (step S2201). Specifically, among the first to fourteenth correspondence areas 123a to 123n in the correspondence memory 116, the number of correspondence areas in which information other than information indicating blank is stored is specified, and the number of the correspondence areas is specified. The number of information is set in the check target counter. In the pachinko machine 10, information other than information indicating blank is stored in the first to eleventh correspondence areas 123a to 123k, so in step S2201, "11" is set in the check target counter.

After that, it is determined whether or not the buffers 122a to 122n corresponding to the current check target counters are buffers to which status information signals are input (step S2202). Specifically, information indicating the opening/closing execution mode, information indicating the high-frequency support mode, and It is determined whether or not any of the information indicating that it is the front door frame 14 is stored.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2202, a state information setting process is executed (step S2203). In the setting process, when the output state of the eighth signal indicating whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in progress is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, the information of the first state indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is in progress is sent to the management side. When the output state of the eighth signal switches from HI level to LOW level, the information of the first state is erased from the management side RAM 114 . Further, when the output state of the ninth signal indicating whether the high-frequency support mode is in progress is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, the second state information indicating that the high-frequency support mode is in progress is stored in the management side RAM 111 . , and when the output state of the ninth signal switches from HI level to LOW level, the information of the second state is erased from the management side RAM 114 . Further, when the output state of the tenth signal indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, third state information indicating that the front door frame 14 is being opened. is stored in the management-side RAM 114, and the third state information is erased from the management-side RAM 114 when the output state of the tenth signal switches from the HI level to the LOW level.

When a negative determination is made in step S2202, or when the process of step S2203 is executed, the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the current check target counter value among the first to fourteenth buffers 122a to 122n is , is changed from "0" to "1", thereby determining whether the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer has been switched from LOW level to HI level ( step S2204). In addition, when the numerical information stored in the eighth buffer 122h is changed from "0" to "1" in a situation where the current value of the check target counter is the value corresponding to the eighth buffer 122h, the process proceeds to step S2203. Then, the information of the first state is stored in the management side RAM 114, and an affirmative determination is made in step S2204. Further, when the numerical information stored in the ninth buffer 122i is changed from "0" to "1" in a situation where the current value of the check target counter is the value corresponding to the ninth buffer 122i, the process proceeds to step S2203. The second state information is stored in management RAM 114, and an affirmative determination is made in step S2204. Further, when the numerical information stored in the tenth buffer 122j is changed from "0" to "1" in a situation where the current value of the check target counter is the value corresponding to the tenth buffer 122j, the process proceeds to step S2203. Then, the third state information is stored in the management side RAM 114, and an affirmative determination is made in step S2204.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2204, addition processing of the corresponding total counter is executed (step S2205). In the addition processing, one is added to the counter value corresponding to the current check target counter value among the first to fourteenth total counters 141 a to 141 n in the total area 141 of the history memory 117 . For example, if the value of the counter to be confirmed is "11", the eleventh counter 141k for totalization is subject to addition, and if the value of the counter to be confirmed is "5", the fifth counter 141e for totalization is subject to addition. If the value of the check target counter is "1", the first total counter 141a is subject to addition.

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

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

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

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

By executing the history setting process as described above, the number of game balls entering the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, and the execution of opening and closing The number of occurrences of modes, the number of occurrences of high-frequency support mode, and the number of occurrences of game rounds are stored as number-of-times information instead of being stored as history information as in the first embodiment. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity required in the history memory 117 compared to a configuration in which each piece of history information is stored individually.

Since the information is stored as the number of times information instead of the history information, there is no need to execute the process of deriving the number of times information from the history information when calculating various parameters. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for computing various parameters.

Next, the setting update recognition processing according to the present embodiment, which is executed by the management CPU 112, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

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

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2305, the total area 141 in the history memory 117 is opened and closed in the total area 141 in the history memory 117. An eighth total counter 141h for counting the number of mode occurrences and a ninth total counter 141i for counting the number of occurrences of the high-frequency support mode in the total area 141 in the history memory 117 "0" is cleared (steps S2306 to S2308). As a result, each number of times information of the number of game times executed, the number of times of occurrence of the opening/closing execution mode, and the number of times of occurrence of the high-frequency support mode is cleared to "0" when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. be done. Therefore, the 31st parameter indicating the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode per unit game time, the 41st parameter indicating the number of times the high frequency support mode occurred per unit game time, and the high frequency support mode for the number of times the opening/closing execution mode occurred. The calculation result of the 42nd parameter indicating the ratio of the number of occurrences corresponds to the game contents after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. In the configuration in which the winning probability of the jackpot result is changed when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter and the 42nd parameter are changed to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 as described above. The calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter and the 42nd parameter are appropriate based on the current set values by making the settings correspond to the game contents after the new settings are made. It is possible to determine whether

On the other hand, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the counters other than the eighth total counter 141h, the ninth total counter 141i, and the eleventh counter 141k in the history memory 117 are " 0" not cleared. As a result, management of the number of game balls entered into each history target ball entry part or the frequency of entry is based on the long-term game history without being affected by new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加becomes possible.

According to the above configuration, the number of game balls entering the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, the number of times the opening and closing execution mode occurs, and the high frequency support The number of times the mode has occurred and the number of times the game has occurred are stored as number information instead of being stored as history information as in the first embodiment. This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity required in the history memory 117 compared to a configuration in which each piece of history information is stored individually.

Further, since the information is stored not as the history information but as the number of times information, there is no need to execute the process of deriving the number of times information from the history information when calculating various parameters. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for calculating various parameters.

The number of times information of the number of times of execution of game times, the number of times of occurrence of opening/closing execution mode, and the number of times of occurrence of high frequency support mode is cleared to "0" when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. Therefore, the 31st parameter indicating the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode per unit game time, the 41st parameter indicating the number of times the high frequency support mode occurred per unit game time, and the high frequency support mode for the number of times the opening/closing execution mode occurred. The calculation result of the 42nd parameter indicating the ratio of the number of occurrences corresponds to the game contents after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. In the configuration in which the winning probability of the jackpot result is changed when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter and the 42nd parameter are changed to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 as described above. The calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter and the 42nd parameter are appropriate based on the current set values by making the settings correspond to the game contents after the new settings are made. It is possible to determine whether

On the other hand, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the counters other than the eighth total counter 141h, the ninth total counter 141i, and the eleventh counter 141k in the history memory 117 are " 0" not cleared. As a result, management of the number of game balls entered into each history target ball entry part or the frequency of entry is based on the long-term game history without being affected by new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加becomes possible.

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

Further, the processing of steps S2306 to S2308 may be executed in the setting update recognition processing (FIG. 41) when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed. As a result, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, if the setting value is not changed before and after that, the information on the number of execution times of the game round, the information on the number of occurrence times of the opening and closing execution mode, and the high-frequency support. When the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed without clearing the information of the number of occurrences of the mode to "0", the information of the number of times of execution of the game, the information of the number of times of occurrence of the opening/closing execution mode, and the high-frequency support mode. can be cleared to "0".

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

<Seventh Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the history memory 117 . The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

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

As the history memory 117, history memories 181 to 186 corresponding to the setting states of the pachinko machine 10, ie, "setting 1" to "setting 6" are provided. Specifically, a history memory 181 for setting 1 is provided in correspondence with "setting 1", a history memory 182 for setting 2 is provided in correspondence with "setting 2", and a history memory 182 for setting 2 is provided in correspondence with "setting 2". A history memory 183 for setting 3 is provided to correspond to "setting 3", a history memory 184 for setting 4 is provided to correspond to "setting 4", and a history memory 184 for setting 4 is provided to correspond to "setting 5". A history memory 185 for setting 5 is provided for setting 5, and a history memory 186 for setting 6 is provided corresponding to "setting 6".

Each of history memories 181 to 186 for settings 1 to 6 is provided with a combination of history area 124 and pointer area 126 of history memory 117 in the first embodiment. Thereby, it becomes possible to store the history information corresponding to each of the setting states of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6". In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history memories 181 to 186 corresponding to the setting values for which the new setting is performed are stored as history information. Also, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information can be stored separately for each set value without erasing the history information. In addition, since various parameters are calculated using history information corresponding to the currently set pachinko machine 10, it is possible to appropriately derive various parameters corresponding to each setting value.

The total area 141, the first state area 142, the second state area 143, and the third state area 144 in the sixth embodiment are stored in the history memories 181 to 186 for the settings 1 to 6, respectively. It is good also as a structure with which the combination of is set.

Next, the setting update recognition processing according to the present embodiment, which is executed by the management CPU 112, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the setting value update signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 switches from LOW level to HI level (step S2401: YES), the value of the setting value grasping counter provided in the calculation result memory 131 is set to "1" (step S2402). The setting value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1", If the value of the setting value grasping counter is "6", it means "setting 6". In addition, in the present embodiment, since the operation result memory 131, which is a memory that does not require power supply from the outside, is provided with a setting value grasping counter, even if the supply of operating power to the management IC 66 is stopped, Also, the value stored in the set value grasping counter is stored.

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

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

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2405, the history memories 181 to 186 corresponding to the value of the set value grasping counter in the calculation result memory 131 are set as objects to be stored in history information and to be referenced when calculating various parameters ( step S2406). Specifically, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "1", it means that "setting 1" has been set. Set as a reference target during calculation. Also, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "2", it means that "setting 2" has been set. Set as a reference target. Also, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "3", it means that "setting 3" has been set. Set as a reference target. Also, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "4", it means that "setting 4" has been set. Set as a reference target. Also, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "5", it means that "setting 5" has been set. Set as a reference target. Also, if the value of the setting value grasping counter is "6", it means that "setting 6" has been set. Set as a reference target.

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

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

According to the above configuration, history memories 181 to 186 for settings 1 to 6 are provided as history memory 117 so as to correspond to "setting 1" to "setting 6," respectively. As a result, it is possible to store the game history corresponding to each of the setting states of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6". In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history memories 181 to 186 corresponding to the setting values for which the new setting is performed are stored as history information. Also, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information can be stored separately for each set value without erasing the history information. In addition, since various parameters are calculated using history information corresponding to the currently set pachinko machine 10, it is possible to appropriately derive various parameters corresponding to each setting value.

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

<Eighth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the history memory 117 . The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

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

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

Next, the setting update recognition processing according to the present embodiment, which is executed by the management CPU 112, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

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

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2505, the setting change occurrence flag provided in the calculation result memory 131 is set to "1" (step S2506). The setting change occurrence flag has been set as a history information storage target in the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. This is a flag for the management side CPU 112 to specify whether or not the history information is to be stored not only in the history memories 191 and 192 but also in the other history memories 191 and 192 . In addition, since the operation result memory 131, which is a memory that does not require power supply from the outside for storing, is provided with a setting change occurrence flag, even if the supply of operating power to the management IC 66 is stopped, the setting change will occur. The value stored in the flag is stored.

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

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

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

If the setting change occurrence flag of the calculation result memory 131 is not set to "1" (step S2601: NO), the side of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 that is to be stored This means that only history information should be stored. In this case, first, the history memories 191 and 192 that are currently stored are grasped (step S2602). The calculation result memory 131 is provided with a storage target flag, and when the value of the storage target flag is "0", the first history memory 191 becomes the storage target, and the value of the storage target flag is "1". , the second history memory 192 is the object of storage. Note that since the storage target flag is provided in the calculation result memory 131, which is a memory that does not require power supply from the outside for storing data, even if the supply of operating power to the management IC 66 is stopped, the storage target flag remains unchanged. The value of is stored.

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

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

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

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

After that, clear processing is executed for the side of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 that has been the object of storage until then (step S2608). Specifically, if the value of the storage target flag is "0", the second history memory 192 is cleared to "0", and if the value of the storage target flag is "1", the first history memory 191 is cleared to " 0” clear. Thereafter, the setting change occurrence flag in the calculation result memory 131 is cleared to "0" (step S2609).

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

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

If a negative determination is made in step S2701, or if the processing of step S2703 is executed, display processing is executed (step S2704). The processing contents of the display processing are the same as the display processing (FIG. 31) in the first embodiment.

According to the above configuration, the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 are provided as the history memory 117, and when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, While the history memories 191 and 192 that have been storage targets are stored as they are, the history information is also stored in the history memories 191 and 192 that are not storage targets. When a predetermined number or more of the history information corresponding to the discharge of the game ball from the game area PA is stored in the history memories 191 and 192 on the side not to be stored, the history information is not to be stored. The history memories 191 and 192 on the side are stored as they are, and the history memories 191 and 192 on the side that have been stored until then are cleared to "0". As a result, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, various parameters can be calculated using only the history information of the game played with the newly set setting value. Become.

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

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

Also, a configuration in which only one history memory 117 is provided may be employed. In this case, when the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the new setting of the pachinko machine 10 is set becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the new setting of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. The history information prior to the timing at which the setting was made may be erased, and the history information after the timing at which the setting was made may be stored and held without being erased. As a result, at the timing when a predetermined number or more of history information is accumulated after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history before the timing when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. Information can be erased. Further, by storing the history information corresponding to the timing when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set in the history memory 117, the setting state can be newly set in the history memory 117. It is possible to distinguish between the history information before the timing at which the is performed and the history information after the timing.

Also, the timing of erasing the history information is limited to the case where the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has reached a predetermined number or more. Instead, it may be the case that the number of times the game has been played since the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 was newly set exceeds the predetermined number.

In addition, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, if the setting value is not changed before and after that, the change of the history memories 191 and 192 to be stored and the history information When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set and the setting value is changed before and after that, the history memories 191 and 192 to be stored as described above are set so as not to be erased. may be changed and the history information deleted.

<Ninth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, among the first to sixteenth buffers 122a to 122p of the input port 121 in the management side I/F 111, the type of the input signal is determined at the design stage of the management IC 66. It differs from the first embodiment. Also, the configuration of processing executed by the main CPU 63 to allow the management CPU 112 to specify the type of input signal is different from that of the first embodiment. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

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

The same types of signals as in the first embodiment are input to the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g and the sixteenth buffer 122p. Specifically, a first signal corresponding to the detection result of the first winning hole detection sensor 42a is input to the first buffer 122a, and a second signal corresponding to the detection result of the second winning hole detection sensor 43a is inputted to the second buffer 122b. 2 signals are input, the third signal corresponding to the detection result of the third winning opening detection sensor 44a is input to the third buffer 122c, and the fourth signal corresponding to the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the fourth buffer 122d. A fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the first working opening detection sensor 46a is inputted to the fifth buffer 122e, and a fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the second working opening detection sensor 47a is inputted to the sixth buffer 122f. A sixth signal is input, a seventh signal corresponding to the detection result of the outlet detection sensor 48a is input to the seventh buffer 122g, and an output instruction signal is input to the sixteenth buffer 122p.

On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the signal corresponding to the open/close execution mode is input to the eighth buffer 122h as the eighth signal, the signal corresponding to the high-frequency support mode is input to the ninth buffer 122i as the ninth signal, A signal corresponding to the front door frame 14 is input to the tenth buffer 122j as the tenth signal, a signal corresponding to the start of the game cycle is input to the eleventh buffer 122k as the eleventh signal, and a set value update signal is input to the fifteenth buffer. 122o, but in this embodiment, the buffers to which these signals are input are different. Specifically, a signal corresponding to the start of a game cycle is input to the eleventh buffer 122k as a game cycle signal, a set value update signal is input to the twelfth buffer 122l, and a signal corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode is input to the opening/closing execution mode. A signal corresponding to the high frequency support mode is input to the 14th buffer 122n as a high frequency support mode signal, and a signal corresponding to the front door frame 14 is input to the 15th buffer 122m as a door open signal. input to the buffer 122o.

A game cycle signal is input to the 11th buffer 122k, a set value update signal is input to the 12th buffer 122l, an open/close execution mode signal is input to the 13th buffer 122m, and a 14th buffer 122n is input. It is determined at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the high frequency support mode signal is input, the door open signal is input to the fifteenth buffer 122o, and the output instruction signal is input to the sixteenth buffer 122p. Thus, without receiving an instruction from the main CPU 63, the management CPU 112 can specify that the corresponding signals are input to the 11th to 16th buffers 122k to 122p. On the other hand, the types of signals to be input to the first to tenth buffers 122a to 122j are not determined at the design stage of the management IC 66, and the types of these signals are instructed by the main CPU 63. Thus, it is specified by the management side CPU 112 . The processing for specifying the type of this signal is executed when supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 is started, as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 49 is a flow chart showing recognition processing of this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the recognition process is executed in step S111 in the main process (FIG. 9) as in the first embodiment.

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

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

In this embodiment, when the management side CPU 112 recognizes the types of signals input to the first buffer 122a to the tenth buffer 122j, the number of prize balls set for the ball-entering section corresponding to the types of signals is determined. Outputs the type identification signal the same number of times as The management side CPU 112 stores information corresponding to the number of times the type identification signal is received for each of the first buffer 122a to the tenth buffer 122j in the first to tenth correspondence areas 123a to 123j of the correspondence memory 116. . That is, the types of signals input to the first buffer 122a to the tenth buffer 122j are grasped as the number of prize balls set for the ball entry portion corresponding to the types of the signals.

In step S2803, when the value of the output counter for recognition is one of "10", "9" and "8", "10" corresponding to the number of winning balls of the general winning hole 31 is set in the output number counter. . Further, when the value of the output counter for recognition is "7", "15" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the special electric prize winning device 32 is set in the output number counter. Further, when the value of the output counter for recognition is "6", "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the first operation opening 33 is set in the output number counter. Further, when the value of the output counter for recognition is "5", "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the second operation opening 34 is set in the output number counter. Further, when the value of the output counter for recognition is "4", even if the game ball enters the out port 24a corresponding to the out port 24a, the game ball is not paid out. is set to "0". Also, if the value of the output counter for recognition is any one of "3" to "1", the corresponding ball-entering portion does not exist and is blank, so the output count counter is set to "0".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, since the information on the number of prize balls is stored as the correspondence information, the history information stored in the history memory 117 includes the prize balls corresponding to the entering ball section that triggered the storage of the history information. Information on the number is included as correspondence information. In this configuration, if there are a plurality of types of ball-entering parts with the same number of winning balls, the history information cannot distinguish between the ball-entering parts. Specifically, since the number of winning balls is one for each of the first working opening 33 and the second working opening 34, it is possible to distinguish between the first working opening 33 and the second working opening 34 in the history information. Can not. Under such circumstances, the number of prize balls may be different between the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 . As a result, even with a configuration in which history information is stored as in the present embodiment, it is possible to distinguish between the first working port 33 and the second working port 34 in the history information.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, not only the set value update signal and the output instruction signal, but also information corresponding to whether or not the game cycle has started, information corresponding to whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, Information corresponding to whether the high-frequency support mode is on and information corresponding to whether the front door frame 14 is open is also sent from the main side CPU 63 to indicate that the signal path corresponds to these pieces of information. can be specified by the management side CPU 112 without receiving the correspondence information. In this case, only the information corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is the information that requires the main side CPU 63 to recognize the correspondence relationship between each information and each signal path 118a to 118j to the management side CPU 112. Become. When the management side CPU 112 recognizes the correspondence information, pulse signals of the same number as the number of prize balls corresponding to the respective entering ball detection sensors 42a to 48a are transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112 using the second signal. output to This makes it possible to simplify the configuration regarding transmission of correspondence information.

<Tenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the above-described first embodiment in the configuration for providing the management IC 66 with information on each ball entry result. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

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

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

A first branch path SL21 is formed by branching from the middle position of the first signal path SL11, and the first branch path SL21 is electrically connected to the management IC66. Further, a second branch path SL22 is formed by branching from the middle position of the second signal path SL12, and the second branch path SL22 is electrically connected to the management IC66. Further, a third branch path SL23 is formed by branching from the middle position of the third signal path SL13, and the third branch path SL23 is electrically connected to the management IC66. Further, a fourth branch path SL24 is formed by branching from the middle position of the fourth signal path SL14, and the fourth branch path SL24 is electrically connected to the management IC66. Further, a fifth branch path SL25 is formed by branching from the middle position of the fifth signal path SL15, and the fifth branch path SL25 is electrically connected to the management IC66. Further, a sixth branch path SL26 is formed by branching from the middle position of the sixth signal path SL16, and the sixth branch path SL26 is electrically connected to the management IC66. Further, a seventh branch path SL27 is formed by branching from the middle position of the seventh signal path SL17, and the seventh branch path SL27 is electrically connected to the management IC66.

With the above configuration, the detection results of the respective entering ball detection sensors 42a to 48a are input to the management IC 66 without intervening processing by the main side CPU 63. FIG. As a result, the main CPU 63 executes processing for making the management side CPU 112 recognize the ball entry results of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. Since there is no need to do this, the processing load on the main CPU 63 can be reduced.

Further, the branch points of the branch paths SL21 to SL27 from the signal paths SL11 to SL17 are present in the MPU62. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to access the branch point and the branch routes SL21 to SL27 from the outside, and it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts of inputting an abnormal ball entry result only to the management IC 66. .

<Eleventh Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the display device for displaying the management results of the game history. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 53 is a front view of main controller 60 in this embodiment.

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

Each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is a segment display device in which seven LED display segments are arranged. It may be a light emitter, a liquid crystal display device, or an organic EL display. Each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is installed so that its display surface faces the direction in which the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces, and the opposing wall portion 60b of the board box 60a covered. In this case, since the substrate box 60a is transparent, the display surfaces of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 accommodated in the substrate box 60a can be viewed from the outside of the substrate box 60a. becomes possible. In addition, the main control device 60 is mounted on the back surface of the resin base 21 in the board box 60a so that the facing wall portion 60b facing the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the rear of the pachinko machine 10. When the main body 12 is opened to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 and the back surface of the resin base 21 is exposed to the front of the pachinko machine 10, the first to fourth information display devices 201 are displayed through the opposing wall portion 60b. 204 can be visually observed.

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

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

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

Details of the display contents of the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 are as follows. It is displayed on the display device 203, and the number corresponding to the one's place is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204. FIG.

In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first to eighth parameters, the eleventh to eighteenth parameters, the twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters, the thirty-first parameters and the forty-first to forty-second The display corresponding to the calculation result of the parameter is sequentially switched according to a predetermined order, and after the calculation result of the 42nd parameter which is the last order to be displayed is displayed, the first parameter which is the first order to be displayed is displayed. is displayed. In this case, the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is two seconds. On the other hand, the management CPU 112 has a calculation cycle of 51 seconds for the various parameters, and the number of the various parameters is 25. Therefore, various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 are to be notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 202 at least once.

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

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

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

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

However, it is not limited to this configuration, and even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped by supplying backup power to the first display IC 205, the first display IC 205 displays Data may be stored and retained. In this case, when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display performed on the first notification display device 201 immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped It will be started by the display device 201 for the 1st information.

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

However, it is not limited to this configuration, and is displayed on the second display IC 206 even in a situation where the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped by supplying backup power to the second display IC 206. Data may be stored and retained. In this case, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display performed on the second notification display device 202 immediately before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped It will be started by the second notification display device 202 .

The third display IC 207 is provided corresponding to the third notification display device 203, and is electrically connected to the MPU 62 through the signal path SL35 and electrically connected to the third notification display device 203 through the signal path SL36. It is connected. The third display IC 207 is provided with a storage buffer for storing the display data received from the MPU 62, and according to the display data stored in the storage buffer, the display control of the third notification display device 203, that is, each display control segment lighting. The third display IC 207 can store and hold the display data stored in the storage buffer when the operating power is supplied, and the display contents corresponding to the stored display data are displayed on the third notification display device. 203 continues to be displayed. Then, by changing the display data by the MPU 62, the display of the third notification display device 203 is changed to display contents corresponding to the changed display data. In addition, after the supply of operating power to the third display IC 207 is started and the display data is not set by the MPU 62, the display data is all "0" data. , the third notification display device 203 is in a non-display state, that is, in a light-off state.

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

A fourth display IC 208 is provided corresponding to the fourth notification display device 204, and is electrically connected to the MPU 62 via a signal path SL37 and electrically connected to the fourth notification display device 204 via a signal path SL38. It is connected. The fourth display IC 208 is provided with a storage buffer for storing the display data received from the MPU 62, and according to the display data stored in the storage buffer, the display control of the fourth notification display device 204, that is, each display control segment lighting. The fourth display IC 208 can store and hold the display data stored in the storage buffer when operating power is supplied, and displays the display content corresponding to the stored display data to the fourth notification display device. 204 to continue to display. Then, by changing the display data by the MPU 62, the display of the fourth notification display device 204 is changed to display contents corresponding to the changed display data. In addition, after the supply of operating power to the fourth display IC 208 is started and the display data is not set by the MPU 62, the display data is all "0" data. , the fourth notification display device 204 is in a non-display state, that is, in a light-off state.

However, it is not limited to this configuration, and is displayed on the fourth display IC 208 even in a situation where the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped by supplying backup power to the fourth display IC 208. Data may be stored and retained. In this case, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display performed on the fourth notification display device 204 immediately before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped It will be started by the fourth notification display device 204 .

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

If the display data output setting by the main side CPU 63 and the display data output setting by the management side CPU 112 are performed at the same time, the display data output setting by the main side CPU 63 is given priority. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the display data output setting by the management side CPU 112 is given priority.

Next, the display processing in this embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

When a negative determination is made in step S3004, or when the process of step S3005 is executed, the display data corresponding to the type of parameter corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed is read from the management ROM 113 (step S3006). Then, display data setting processing corresponding to the first notification display device 201 is executed (step S3007), and display data setting processing corresponding to the second notification display device 202 is executed (step S3008). For example, if the value of the display target counter is "0" and the first parameter is the display target, the display data for displaying "A" on the first notification display device 201 is sent to the first display IC 205. In addition to outputting, display data for displaying "1" on the second notification display device 202 is output to the second display IC 206 . Further, for example, if the value of the display target counter is "24" and the 42nd parameter is to be displayed, the display data for displaying "O" on the first notification display device 201 is set to the first display. While outputting to IC205, the display data for displaying "2" on the 2nd information display device 202 are output to 2nd display IC206.

After that, the parameter corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed is read from the calculation result memory 131, and the display data corresponding to the 10's place and the display data corresponding to the 1's place of the result of multiplying the read parameter by 100 are displayed. Read from the management side ROM 113 (step S3009). Then, display control is performed on the third notification display device 203 so that the number corresponding to the tens digit of the result is displayed (step S3010), and the fourth notification display device 203 is controlled so that the number corresponding to the ones digit is displayed. Display control of the notification display device 204 is performed (step S3011). For example, when the result of multiplying by 100 is "53", the display data for displaying "5" on the third notification display device 203 is output to the third display IC 207, and to the fourth notification display device 204. Display data for displaying “3” is output to the fourth display IC 208 .

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

By executing the display processing as described above, the management results of the game history are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. The display of the management result of the game history is performed regardless of whether the game is continued or not. This is done regardless of whether it is visible or not. By executing the display control of the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 regardless of the game situation and the state of the pachinko machine 10 in this way, the first to fourth information display devices 201 204 can be simplified.

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

The first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 store and hold the display data output from the MPU 62 while the operating power is being supplied, and correspond to the corresponding first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification according to the display data. to control the display. Therefore, after the display of the management result of the game history is started, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 do not go into the off state (that is, the non-display state), and the lighting state corresponding to some display ( display state).

Next, setting value update processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are extinguished (step S3101). Specifically, it outputs display data of all “0” to the first to third display ICs 205 to 207 . As a result, the display segments of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are all turned off, and the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are turned off. Incidentally, immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display segments of the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 are all extinguished, and the first to fourth information display devices 201 204 is in a non-display state. Therefore, step S3101 is a process for maintaining the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 in the non-display state, and if any of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 If it is in the display state, it is processed to be in the non-display state.

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

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

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

If the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S3105: YES), 1 is added to the set value counter of the main RAM 65 (step S3106). If the value of the set value counter after adding 1 exceeds "6" (step S3107: YES), the set value counter is set to "1" (step S3108). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated to the value one step higher. going back.

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

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

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

Next, the display modes of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the game history management result is displayed and when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is updated will be described. FIG. 57(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display mode of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the game history management result is displayed, and FIG. 57(b) is a pachinko machine. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display modes of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the setting state of No. 10 is changed; FIG.

When the management result of the game history is displayed, at least one display segment in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is turned on as shown in FIG. 57(a). In other words, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 enters the display state. This is the same regardless of which of the 1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameters, and 41st to 42nd parameters is to be notified. . As a result, the manager of the game hall can see that all of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in the display state, so that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 It is possible to grasp that the management result of the game history is being displayed.

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

Next, referring to the time charts of FIGS. 58(a) to 58(h), how the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are brought into the display state will be described. FIG. 58(a) shows a changeable state period in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, and FIG. 58(b) shows updating of the setting display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. 58(c) shows the period during which the game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 58(d) shows the first to fourth information display devices. FIG. 58(e) shows the period during which the first notification display device 201 is in the display state, and FIG. 58(g) shows the period during which the display device 203 for the third notification is in the display state, and FIG. 58(h) shows the period during which the display device 203 for the third notification is in the display state It shows the period during which the display device 204 for the display is in the display state.

The setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed at the timing t1 as shown in FIG. becomes a modifiable state in which At the timing t1, the setting display is updated as shown in FIG. 58(b), and the fourth notification display device 204 enters the display state as shown in FIG. 58(h), and the display state is continued. In this case, since "Setting 1" is selected, "1" is displayed on the display device 204 for fourth notification. On the other hand, at timing t1, as shown in FIGS. 58(e) to 58(g), the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are in a non-display state, that is, all display segments are turned off. maintained.

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

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

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

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

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

Corresponds to the period in which the game history management result is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and the state in which the setting values can be changed in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is distinguished from the period during which the display is made. As a result, by grasping the status of display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to determine which display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to identify whether there is

The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are arranged so that when the display corresponding to the setting value changeable state is performed, the display mode is different from the display mode when the management result of the game history is displayed. Display controlled. Thus, by grasping the display mode of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to specify which display is performed in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. becomes possible.

A plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204 are provided. As a result, it is possible to perform a wide variety of displays as displays corresponding to the management results of the game history. In addition, due to the presence of a plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204, the display mode can be enlarged depending on whether the management result of the game history is displayed or the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is performed. It is possible to make a difference.

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

When the display corresponding to the setting value changeable state is performed, the fourth notification display device 204 is brought into the display state, and the display content is the same as that of the fourth notification display device 204 when displaying the management result of the game history. This is the display content that can be displayed in . By making it possible for the display contents of the fourth notification display device 204 to be overlapped in this way, it is possible to display the management result of the game history and display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value. It becomes possible not to restrict the display contents of . In addition, even if the display contents of the fourth notification display device 204 may overlap in this way, when the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is performed, the first to third notification display devices Since 201 to 203 are in a non-display state, it is possible to specify which display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

When the game history management result is displayed, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in a display state. Thus, the display modes of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are clearly different between when the game history management result is displayed and when the setting value changeable state is displayed. becomes possible.

When the management result of the game history is displayed, even if the type of the management result of the game history to be displayed is changed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not maintained in the non-display state. . This makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history regardless of the timing of checking the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the management result of the game history is displayed. In addition, regardless of the timing at which the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 are confirmed, the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 can display the game history management results and change the setting values. It becomes possible to specify which of the corresponding displays is being performed.

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

In the configuration in which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are arranged in the horizontal direction, only the fourth notification display device 204 arranged at the right end is used to display the state in which the setting value can be changed. done. This makes it easier to grasp whether or not the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is being performed.

When the management result of the game history is displayed, the display corresponding to the type of the management result of the game history to be displayed is performed using the first display device 201 and the second display device 202 for notification. A display corresponding to the content of the management result of the game history is performed using the third display device 203 and the fourth display device 204 for notification. This makes it easier to grasp the management result of the game history. In this case, both the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, which display the types of game history management results, are in a non-display state when the setting value can be changed. As a result, the state in which the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 for displaying the type are not displayed corresponds to the setting value changeable state. It becomes easy to grasp that display is being performed.

Further, when the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is performed, not only the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 that display the type of management result of the game history, but also the game The third notification display device 203, which displays the content of the history management results, is also in a non-display state. This makes it easier to understand that the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is being performed.

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

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

In addition, in the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, only the first notification display device 201 may be configured to be in a non-display state (all extinguished state). Only the display device 202 may be in a non-display state (all off state), only the third notification display device 203 may be in a non-display state (all off state), or a fourth notification display device A configuration in which only 204 is in a non-display state (all off state) may be adopted.

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

<Twelfth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 in the setting value changeable state are different from those in the eleventh embodiment. The configuration that is different from the eleventh embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the eleventh embodiment is basically omitted.

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

As shown in FIG. 59(a), the first notification display device 201 has seven first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g. Each of the first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g is shaped like a bar and has a light emitter such as an LED inside. These seven first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g are arranged so that the first notification display device 201 serves as a so-called seven segment display.

As shown in FIG. 59(b), the second notification display device 202 has seven first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g. Each of the first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g is shaped like a bar and has a light emitter such as an LED inside. These seven first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g are arranged so that the second notification display device 202 becomes a so-called seven segment display.

FIG. 60 shows the case of displaying the management result of the game history on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and the case of displaying that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changeable. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 in FIG.

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

In this case, each of the first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g of the first notification display device 201 corresponds to "A", "E", "H", "L" in the first notification display device 201, At least one type of display of "O" is a light emission target. In other words, even if any of "A", "E", "H", "L", and "O" is displayed on the first notification display device 201, the display segments 201a to 201g that are not subject to light emission are does not exist.

Similarly for the second notification display device 202, each of the first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g of the second notification display device 202 corresponds to "1" to "8" in the second notification display device 202. light emission target in at least one type of display among the displays. In other words, even if any one of "1" to "8" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, there are no display segments 202a to 202g that are not subject to light emission.

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

In the setting value changeable state, in the second notification display device 202, the third display segment 202c is in a light emitting state. As already explained, the third display segment 202c can be in a luminous state when the management result of the game history is displayed on the second notification display device 202. FIG. On the other hand, the display content of the second notification display device 202, in which only the third display segment 202c of the first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g is in the light emitting state, exists when the game history management result is displayed. not. As a result, in the setting value changeable state, while using the display segment 202c that can be in a light emitting state when displaying the management result of the game history, a display mode that is not displayed when the management result of the game history is displayed can be used. It is possible to display on the second notification display device 202 . Therefore, while the display segments 202a to 202g used for displaying the management result of the game history are also used, the second notification display device 202 can be caused to display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value. It becomes possible.

Next, setting value update processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, a process for starting display of set values in the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 is executed (step S3201). Specifically, with respect to the first notification display device 201, the second display segment 201b and the fifth display segment 201e are in a light-emitting state, and the other display segments 201a, 201c, 201d, 201f, and 201g are in a light-off state. display data is output to the first display IC 205 . Further, for the second notification display device 202, display data is output to the second display IC 206 so that the third display segment 202c is in a light emitting state and the other display segments 202a, 202b, 202d to 202g are in a non-lighting state. As a result, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 start displaying to notify that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changeable.

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

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

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

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

If the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S3206: YES), 1 is added to the set value counter of the main RAM 65 (step S3207). If the value of the set value counter after adding 1 exceeds "6" (step S3208: YES), the set value counter is set to "1" (step S3209). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated to the value one step higher. going back.

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

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

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

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The setting value can be changed by making the display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202, which can be in the light emitting state when the management result of the game history is displayed, be in the light emitting state. An indication corresponding to the state is made. As a result, in order to diversify the display of the management result of the game history, it is possible to limit the contents of the display corresponding to the management result of the game history as little as possible. On the other hand, for each of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, the display segments 201a to 201g, 202a to 202b are in a light emitting state when the display corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value is performed. The combination of 202g is a combination that does not exist when the game history management result is displayed. Thus, by grasping the combination of the display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g that are in the light emitting state for each of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, the game history management result can be displayed. It is possible to grasp which one of the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value and the changeable state of the set value is being performed.

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

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

In addition, it is limited to the configuration in which only one type of display content corresponding to the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed in the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 is set. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a plurality of types are set. In this case, the display order of the plurality of types of display contents is predetermined, and each time the changeable state is newly executed, the display contents to be displayed may be changed according to the display order. In this way, even if there are a plurality of types of display contents corresponding to the changeable state of the setting value, these display contents are displayed in the display segment 201a which is in a light-emitting state when the management result of the game history is displayed. .

In one of the case of displaying the management result of the game history and the case of displaying corresponding to the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, the first and second notification display devices A configuration may be adopted in which blinking display is performed in 201 and 202, and display in which lighting is maintained is performed in the other. In this case, the manager of the gaming hall can specify which of the display corresponding to the management result of the game history and the display corresponding to the changeable state depending on whether the display is blinking or lighting. A combination of the display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g which are in a light emitting state in the display corresponding to the possible state may be a combination used when displaying the management result of the game history. It may be a combination that is not used when displaying the result. Further, the lighting period and the extinguishing period in the blinking display may be configured to match each other between the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, or may be completely shifted. , may be partially overlapped.

<Thirteenth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, when an abnormal state occurs in the pachinko machine 10, the corresponding display is performed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, unlike the eleventh embodiment. there is The configuration that is different from the eleventh embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the eleventh embodiment is basically omitted.

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

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

Here, in this embodiment, all the information of the abnormal state that occurs in the pachinko machine 10 is specified by the main CPU 63 . For example, when an abnormality related to the payout of game balls occurs (for example, the bottom tray 56a is full, the tank 75 is empty, and the payout device 76 has an abnormality in payout), a command corresponding to the occurred abnormality is sent to the payout side CPU 92. to the main side CPU 63. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a radio wave detection sensor and a vibration detection sensor (not shown), and when the radio wave detection sensor detects an illegal radio wave, an abnormal signal corresponding to it is transmitted to the main side CPU 63, and an abnormal signal is generated. When the vibration detection sensor detects vibration, an abnormal signal corresponding to it is transmitted to the main side CPU 63 . Also, based on identifying that normal signal transmission is not performed from each of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a, occurrence of disconnection abnormality of these entering ball detection sensors 42a to 49a is specified.

The types of abnormal conditions specified by the main CPU 63 are larger than the maximum number of abnormal condition information that can be stored in the abnormal display area 211 . Then, when many abnormal conditions occur simultaneously, it is assumed that new abnormal information will be generated even though the maximum number of abnormal condition information has already been stored in the abnormal display area 211 . On the other hand, the storage priority is set for the abnormal state information at the setting stage of the pachinko machine 10, and in the situation where the maximum number of abnormal state information has already been stored in the abnormality display area 211, If an abnormal state occurs in the above state, the information of the abnormal state with a higher storage priority is left in the abnormality display area 211 . As a result, it becomes possible to preferentially execute notification of an abnormal state having a high storage priority.

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

First, it is determined whether or not an abnormal display target has occurred (step S3301). Types of abnormal display targets include full tank 56a, no balls in tank 75, abnormal dispensing by dispensing device 76, abnormal radio wave detection, abnormal vibration detection, and disconnection abnormality of each incoming ball detection sensor 42a-49a. The number of types of abnormal display targets is greater than the number of first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d provided in the abnormal display area 211. FIG.

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

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

If the value of the abnormality target counter is the maximum value (step S3303: YES), priority comparison processing is executed (step S3304). In the priority comparison process, first, among the abnormal state information stored in the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormal display area 211, the abnormal state information with the lowest storage priority is specified. The storage priority is determined in advance at the design stage of the pachinko machine 10, and specifically, the lower tray 56a is full → no balls in the tank 75 → abnormal vibration detection → abnormal payout by payout device 76 → ball detection sensor 42a. The storage priority increases in the order of wire breakage to 49a → radio wave detection abnormality. In the priority comparison process, which of the abnormal state information with the lowest storage priority stored in the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d and the abnormality display target that has occurred this time has a higher storage priority. Compare and judge whether.

If the storage priority of the abnormality display target that has occurred this time is lower (step S3305: NO), the abnormality information corresponding to the abnormality display target that has occurred this time is not stored in the abnormality display area 211 . As a result, in a configuration in which the number of types of abnormality display targets is greater than the number of the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d provided in the abnormality display area 211, the information on the abnormality state with a high storage priority is displayed. It becomes possible to leave it in the abnormality display area 211 .

If the storage priority of the abnormality display target that occurred this time is higher (step S3305: YES), the abnormality display area 211 is set (step S3306). In the abnormality display area 211 setting process that is executed when an affirmative determination is made in step S3305, in the unit areas 211a to 211d specified as storing the information on the abnormal state with the lowest storage priority, Overwrite the abnormal status information corresponding to the abnormal display target.

On the other hand, if the value of the abnormality counter of the main RAM 65 has not reached the maximum value (step S3303: NO), after adding 1 to the value of the abnormality counter (step S3307), the abnormality display area 211 is set. is executed (step S3306). In the setting process, one area is selected from among the unit areas 211a to 211d in which information on the abnormal state is not stored in the abnormal display area 211, and the abnormal state corresponding to the abnormal display target that occurred this time is displayed in the selected area. store the information of

It should be noted that in step S3306, if there is only one piece of abnormal state information stored in the abnormal display area 211, the abnormal state information is stored in the first unit area 211a. If there are a plurality of pieces of abnormal state information stored in the n-th unit areas 211a to 211b, the abnormal state information is stored in order from the area with the smallest value of "n".

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

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3308, the process of erasing the abnormality display area 211 is executed (step S3309). In the erasing process, it is determined whether or not the abnormal state information corresponding to the abnormal display target to be canceled this time is stored in any of the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormal display area 211. , and when it is stored, the information of the abnormal state is erased by clearing "0" to the area in which it is stored. In this case, if only one piece of abnormal state information is stored in the abnormal display area 211 after erasing, the abnormal state information is stored in the first unit area 211a. When a plurality of pieces of abnormal state information are stored in the display area 211, the abnormal state information is stored in the n-th unit areas 211a to 211b in descending order of the value of "n". Also, 1 is subtracted from the value of the abnormality object counter of the main RAM 65 (step S3310).

In the abnormality setting process, it is determined whether or not an abnormality display start operation has occurred (step S3311). An error display start operation is performed by pressing the update button 68b while the game machine body 12 is opened forward with respect to the outer frame 11 in a state where the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not changeable. It is done by manipulating

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3311, it is determined whether information on one or more abnormal states is stored in the abnormality display area 211 (step S3312). If the information of the abnormal state is not stored, the abnormal display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not started. As a result, it is possible to prevent the abnormal display from being started even though there is no abnormal state information to be notified.

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

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

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

After that, the management result display cancellation processing is executed (step S3317). In the cancellation cancellation process, by transmitting a cancellation cancellation command to the management side CPU 112, the state in which updating of the display of the management result of the game history on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is cancelled. Release. The management-side CPU 112 resumes the execution of the display processing (FIG. 55) by receiving the cancellation cancellation command. However, even if the management side CPU 112 receives the cancellation cancellation command, it does not set the display data to be all "0" data in the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 . Therefore, until the display data is transmitted from the management side CPU 112 to the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208, the abnormal display at that time is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. In addition, the management side CPU 112 continues to store the history information and to calculate various parameters even in a situation where updating of the display of the management result of the game history is stopped. It is stored in the result memory 131 . Therefore, when the state in which the updating of the display of the management result of the game history is canceled is canceled, the display of the latest management result of the game history is immediately displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It will be resumed.

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

First, extinguishing processing of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 is executed (step S3401). Specifically, the display data of all “0” is output to the first and second display ICs 205 and 206 . As a result, all of the display segments of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are turned off, and the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are put into a non-display state.

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

When an affirmative determination is made in step S3403, update processing of the display target counter provided in the main RAM 65 is executed (step S3404). In the update process, if this is the first error display process after the error display flag of the main RAM 65 was set to "1", the display object counter is set to "0". The value of the display target counter corresponds to the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormality display area 211. Specifically, the value of "0" of the display target counter corresponds to the first unit area 211a. A value of "1" for the display target counter corresponds to the second unit area 211b, a value of "2" for the display target counter corresponds to the third unit area 211c, and a value of "3" for the display target counter corresponds to the second unit area 211b. ” corresponds to the fourth unit area 211d. In the updating process, if this time is not the first abnormal display process after the abnormal display flag of the main RAM 65 was set to "1", 1 is added to the value of the display object counter.

After that, it is determined whether or not abnormal state information is stored in the area corresponding to the current value of the counter to be displayed among the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d (step S3405). Here, as already explained, when only one piece of abnormal state information is stored, that abnormal state information is stored in the first unit area 211a, and a plurality of pieces of abnormal state information are stored. In this case, abnormal state information is stored in order from the n-th unit area 211a to 211b with the smallest value of "n". Therefore, if no abnormal state information is stored in the area corresponding to the current value of the display target counter, abnormal state information is also stored in the area corresponding to the value greater than the display target counter value. There will be no. Also, if the value of the display target counter after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value of "3", the corresponding area does not exist in the first place, so it is treated as if the abnormal state information is not stored. .

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3405, the value of the display target counter in the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S3406). Here, it is assumed that all the abnormal states that are the targets of the abnormal display are canceled in the situation where the abnormal display is being performed. In this case, even if the abnormality display process is executed, the abnormality display area 211 does not store information on the abnormality. In such a situation, the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 display that no abnormal state information is stored.

When a negative determination is made in step S3405, or when the process of step S3406 is executed, the display data to be displayed corresponding to the value of the display counter in the main RAM 65 is read out from the main ROM 64 (step S3407). Specifically, among the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormality display area 211, the information stored in the area corresponding to the value of the display target counter of the main RAM 65 is read. Then, display data corresponding to the information is read from the main ROM 64 . The display data is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the information on the abnormal state, and the display contents of the third and fourth display devices 203 and 204 based on the display data are different for each type of information on the abnormal state. are different. There is also display data corresponding to the absence of abnormal state information, and this display data is different from the display data corresponding to the abnormal state information. Therefore, when there is no abnormal state information, the display contents of the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 are different from those when there is abnormal state information.

On the other hand, the display contents of the display corresponding to the information of the abnormal state and the display contents of the display corresponding to the absence of the information of the abnormal state in the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 The contents of display when the game history management results are displayed on the display devices 203 and 204 for notification 4 and the contents of the setting values displayed on the display device 204 for notification overlap. On the other hand, when the game history management result is displayed, all of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed, and the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed. In the state, the first to third information display devices 201 to 203 are in a non-display state and the fourth information display device 204 is in a display state, and when an abnormality is displayed, the first and second information display devices 201 and 202 are in a non-display state and the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 are in a display state. It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to grasp whether it is a display or not.

Thereafter, display control is performed on the third notification display device 203 according to the display data read out in step S3407 (step S3408), and display control is performed on the fourth notification display device 204 (step S3409). In this case, the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 203 are displayed in both cases of display corresponding to abnormal state information and display corresponding to the absence of abnormal state information. None of the display devices 204 are in a non-display state (that is, they are not in an all-lights-out state), and are in some display state.

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

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

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

When the pachinko machine 10 does not have an abnormal state and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is caused to be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 An indication is provided corresponding to the fact that no abnormal condition has occurred. As a result, it becomes possible to clearly specify whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 by checking the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

A period during which the game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and a display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is distinguished from the period for which the As a result, by grasping the status of display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to determine which display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to identify whether there is

When the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are arranged so that the display mode is different from the display mode when the management result of the game history is displayed. Display controlled. Thus, by grasping the display mode of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to specify which display is performed in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. becomes possible.

A plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204 are provided. As a result, it is possible to perform a wide variety of displays as displays corresponding to the management results of the game history. In addition, due to the presence of a plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204, the display mode is enlarged depending on whether the management result of the game history is displayed or when the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. It is possible to make a difference.

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

When the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 are brought into the display state, and the display content is the third display in the case of displaying the management result of the game history. , 4th notification display devices 203 and 204. By overlapping the display contents of the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 in this manner, the display corresponding to the management result of the game history and the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is displayed. It becomes possible not to restrict each display content when it is performed. In addition, even if the display contents of the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 can overlap in this way, when the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, the first and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 Since the second notification display devices 201 and 202 are in the non-display state, it is possible to specify which display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

If an error display start operation is performed in a situation where no information on an abnormal state is stored in the error display area 211, the information on the abnormal state is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 at that time. may be configured to display corresponding to the fact that is not stored.

<Fourteenth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the management output process executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that in the first embodiment. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 65 is a flow chart showing management output processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 .

First, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S3501). The management start flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether history information should be stored in the history memory 117 or not. In this embodiment, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, after the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started) is the management start reference. The history information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the number corresponding to the value or more, and when the total number of the game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes the number corresponding to the management start reference value or more. Storing history information in history memory 117 is started. At the stage of shipment of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is sometimes checked before shipment, and at that time, game balls are put in each ball entry section and the operation after that is checked. On the other hand, the history information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the result of entering a ball at the time of operation check as described above from being stored as history information.

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

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

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

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the discharged number counter is greater than or equal to the management start reference value (step S3506). Although the management start reference value is set to "300", it is not limited to this, and may be configured to be a number less than "300" or to be a number greater than "300". .

If a negative determination is made in step S3503 or if a negative determination is made in step S3506, 1 is subtracted from the value of the control counter at the start of the main RAM 65 (step S3507). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the start time management counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (step S3508). If a negative determination is made in step S3508, the process returns to step S3503, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S3508, this management output process ends.

On the other hand, if the value of the discharge number counter of the main RAM 65 is equal to or greater than the management start reference value (step S3506: YES), the management start flag of the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S3509). Thereafter, management processing is executed (step S3510). Also, if the management start flag is set to "1" and the determination in step S3501 is affirmative, the management process is executed (step S3510). The contents of the management process are the same as steps S1001 to S1012 of the management output process (FIG. 25) in the first embodiment.

According to the above configuration, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, after the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started) is managed. History information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA reaches or exceeds the management start reference value until the number reaches or exceeds the start reference value. In this case, storage of history information in history memory 117 is started. At the stage of shipment of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is sometimes checked before shipment, and at that time, game balls are put in each ball entry section and the operation after that is checked. On the other hand, the history information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the result of entering a ball at the time of operation check as described above from being stored as history information.

Here, after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started as described above, until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA reaches or exceeds the number corresponding to the management start reference value, In a configuration in which history information is not stored in the memory 117, it is impossible to calculate the management result of the game history during that period. Therefore, in such a situation, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to display corresponding to the situation. For example, in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, all the display segments may be configured to emit light. Since the display content is not displayed either when the game history management result is displayed or when it is displayed that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changeable, it is not displayed. By checking the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to identify whether or not the history information is not stored as described above.

It should be noted that, after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, depending on whether or not the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changeable or not, the setting mode of the information of the management start flag of the main side RAM 65 is different. It is good also as a structure which carries out. FIG. 66 is a flow chart showing the main processing in the alternative mode executed by the main CPU 63. As shown in FIG. In steps S3601 to S3609, the same processes as steps S101 to S109 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed, and in steps S3611 to S3620, the main process (FIG. The same processing as steps S110 to S119 of 9) is executed. On the other hand, in this alternative embodiment, if the determination in step S3608 is affirmative, the management start flag of the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S3610), and after executing the processing of step S3620, the management start flag of the main RAM 65 is cleared. is set to "1" (step S3621). According to this configuration, when the processing for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not executed, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. The history information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the value becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value, and when the processing for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed, the pachinko machine 10 is processed. The history information is stored in the history memory 117 irrespective of the number of discharged game balls after the supply of operating power is started. As a result, it is possible to manage the game history immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started in a situation where there is a high possibility that the operation check at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10 is not performed.

Also, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value. Alternatively, an area may be provided separately from the history memory 117 for storing history information until the total number of game balls reaches or exceeds the management start reference value. Thereby, it becomes possible to specify the management result of the game history in the situation.

Also, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value. As a condition for generating a situation where there is no history information, a condition may be added in which supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started in a situation where history information is not stored in the history memory 117.例文帳に追加In this case, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started in a situation where the history information is already stored in the history memory 117, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA is the management start reference. The history information is stored in the history memory 117 from the beginning regardless of whether or not the value is equal to or greater than the value.

Also, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value. In addition to or instead of the configuration in which there is no radio wave detection abnormality or vibration detection abnormality, the history information may not be stored in the history memory 117 until the abnormal state is cleared. As a result, it is possible to prevent history information from being stored for an event that occurred in an abnormal state.

Also, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value. In addition to or instead of the configuration in which the history information is not stored in the history memory 117 when the gaming machine main body 12 or the front door frame 14 is open. As a result, it is possible to prevent history information from being stored with respect to an event that occurs while the gaming machine main body 12 or the front door frame 14 is open.

<Fifteenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the above-described first embodiment in the execution subject of the processing for managing the game history. The configuration that is different from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

In the first embodiment, the management IC 66 is provided in the MPU 62, but in this embodiment, the MPU 62 is not provided with the management IC 66. FIG. Instead of providing the management IC 66, the main side CPU 63 executes the processing for managing the game history in this embodiment. In addition, in this embodiment, the main CPU 63 performs various controls by distinguishing between specific control and non-specific control. Specifically, control related to game history management is defined as non-specific control, and control other than non-specific control, including control for progressing a game based on game operations by the player, is defined as specific control.

Specifically, the specific control includes all the control by the main process (FIG. 9) that is executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. Note that in the present embodiment, the recognition process (step S111), the data output process (step S112), and the setting value update signal output process (step S119) in the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are Not executed. Also in this embodiment, timer interrupt processing is periodically executed by interrupting the processing of steps S113 to S116 in the main processing (FIG. 9). All of the processes other than the management process to be described later are included in the specific control. Part of management processing is also included in specific control.

FIG. 67 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how programs and data are set in the main ROM 64. As shown in FIG. In correspondence with the fact that the control executed by the main side CPU 63 is distinguished between specific control and non-specific control, as shown in FIG. The addresses of the areas in which the data, programs for non-specific control and data for non-specific control are stored are clearly distinguished.

Specifically, specific control programs are collectively stored in areas of consecutive addresses within the range of addresses X(1) to X(k+2). Further, addresses X(k+3) to X(k+5) consecutive to addresses X(1) to X(k+2) are addresses of unused areas in which data is not stored. Specific control data are collectively stored in areas of consecutive addresses within the range from k+6) to X(m+2). Addresses X(m+3) to X(m+5) following addresses X(k+6) to X(m+2) are addresses of unused areas in which data is not stored. m+6) to X(n+2), programs for non-specific control are collectively stored in areas of consecutive addresses. Addresses X(n+3) to X(n+5) following addresses X(m+6) to X(n+2) are addresses of unused areas in which data is not stored. n+6) to X(p+2), data for non-specific control are collectively stored in each continuous address area. The relationship between programs and data and addresses as described above is set in both physical addresses in the main ROM 64 and logical addresses on the memory map recognized by the main CPU 63 .

As described above, the specific control program and specific control data, and the non-specific control program and non-specific control data, regardless of the execution order of the processes for executing the corresponding controls, Since they are stored in areas with different ranges of addresses, when checking only a specific control program and specific control data, for example, the addresses where these specific control programs and specific control data are stored It is sufficient to check only the area of the range. For example, when checking only the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control, the address where the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are stored. Only the area of coverage needs to be checked. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently perform work when checking programs and data by distinguishing between specific control and non-specific control. In addition, along with this, it is possible to efficiently perform the work for correcting programs and data by distinguishing between specific control and non-specific control.

No data is stored between the address range of the area in which the specific control program and specific control data are stored and the address range of the area in which the non-specific control program and non-specific control data are stored. By setting the address range of the unused area, it becomes easier to grasp the boundary between the address range for specific control and the address range for non-specific control in the checking work.

In each of the address range for specific control and the address range for non-specific control, programs and data are stored in areas of different ranges of addresses, regardless of the execution order of processes for executing the corresponding control. By doing so, it becomes possible to efficiently perform work when checking programs and data separately. In addition, since the address range of an unused area in which no data is stored is set between the address range of the area in which the program is stored and the address range of the area in which the data is stored, the program This makes it easier to grasp the boundary between the address range and the data address range during the checking work.

FIG. 68 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how each area in the main RAM 65 is set. In correspondence with the fact that the control executed by the main side CPU 63 is classified into specific control and non-specific control, as shown in FIG. The address range of the stack area 222 for non-specific control and the address range of the work area 223 for non-specific control and the address range of the stack area 224 for non-specific control are clearly distinguished.

Specifically, an area of consecutive addresses within the range of addresses Y(1) to Y(r+2) is set as a work area 221 for specific control. Addresses Y(r+3) to Y(r+5) following addresses Y(1) to Y(r+2) are addresses of unused areas. ) is set as a stack area 222 for specific control. Addresses Y(s+3) to Y(s+5) following addresses Y(r+6) to Y(s+2) are addresses of unused areas. ) is set as a work area 223 for non-specific control. Addresses Y(t+3) to Y(t+5) following addresses Y(s+6) to Y(t+2) are addresses of unused areas. ) is set as a stack area 224 for non-specific control. The relationship between each area and address as described above is set in both the physical address in the main RAM 65 and the logical address on the memory map recognized by the main CPU 63 .

Since the work area 221 for specific control and the work area 223 for non-specific control are set separately as described above, when the main CPU 63 executes the specific control and when the non-specific control is executed, Therefore, different areas of the main RAM 65 are used when executing various calculations. As a result, when one of the specific control and the non-specific control is executed, it is possible to make it difficult to cause an event in which necessary information in the main RAM 65 is erased in the other. Incidentally, when writing information to the work areas 221 and 223 and reading information from the work areas 221 and 223, the main CPU 63 executes a load command.

Since the stack area 222 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are set separately, the main CPU 63 can determine whether the main CPU 63 executes the specific control or the non-specific control. Different areas of the main RAM 65 are used when saving the information stored in the register of the side CPU 63 and when storing the information of the return address on the program. As a result, when one of the specific control and the non-specific control is executed, when saving the information stored in the register of the main side CPU 63 and when storing the information of the return address on the program, the other can be used. It is possible to make it difficult to cause an event such as the information to be deleted to be erased. Incidentally, when writing information to the stack areas 222 and 224, the main CPU 63 issues a push instruction, and when reading information from the stack areas 222 and 224, the main CPU 63 issues a pop instruction. When reading information from each of the stack areas 222 and 224, the information written later in the stack area 222 and 224 is read first.

Here, when the main CPU 63 executes a process corresponding to the specific control, the main CPU 63 can write information to the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. Information can be read from the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. On the other hand, when the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to specific control, the main CPU 63 can read information from the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. , the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control cannot be written. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in the process corresponding to the non-specific control from being erroneously deleted while the process corresponding to the specific control is being executed.

When the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to non-specific control, the main CPU 63 can write information to the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. In addition, information can be read from the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. On the other hand, when the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to non-specific control, although the main CPU 63 can read information from the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, Information cannot be written to the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in the process corresponding to the specific control from being erroneously deleted in a situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed.

Although backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off, the backup power includes the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the non-specific control. and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. As a result, the information stored in the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control can be stored in the power supply of the pachinko machine 10. Even afterward, the memory is retained while the backup power is being supplied.

Next, timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As in the first embodiment, the timer interrupt process is performed periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds) while the processes of steps S113 to S116 are being performed in the main process (FIG. 9). The program corresponding to timer interrupt processing is set as a program for specific control.

In steps S3701 to S3718, the same processes as steps S301 to S318 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. These processes are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control. Management processing is executed in step S3719 in the timer interrupt processing. When executing the management process, a subroutine program corresponding to the management process set in the specific control program is executed. is written in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. Then, when the management process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for the timer interrupt process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing management processing. The processing of steps S3801 to S3805 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S3801). This prevents timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which is processing corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of management execution processing, which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, which will be described later. becomes possible.

Thereafter, as "PUSH PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S3802). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of arithmetic instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving such flag register information before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution process is started, the flag register information in the state before the subroutine is called or changed after the subroutine is started can be saved. It becomes possible to save to the stack area 222 for specific control. The amount of information in the flag register is 1 byte.

After that, by reading out the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution processing set in the program for non-specific control, the management execution processing is started (step S3803). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push command. Then, when the management execution processing is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for management processing indicated by the return address is returned to.

When returning to the program for management processing after execution of the management execution processing, the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S3802 is transferred to the main CPU 63 as "POP PSW" by the pop instruction. flag register (step S3804). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S3802 was executed. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S3805). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing management execution processing. Note that the processing of steps S3901 to S3915 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

First, as "LD SP, Y(u+2)", Y(u+2) is set as a fixed address at the start of non-specific control in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 by a load instruction (step S3901). The stack pointer is an area in which address information is set for the main CPU 63 to specify a storage area to which information is to be written by a push instruction in the stack areas 222 and 224 . Each time a push instruction is performed, the stack pointer information is updated to the address information of the storage area to be written in the next order, and each time a pop instruction is performed, the stack pointer information is updated to the previous order to be written is updated to the information of the address of the storage area. When the stack area 224 for non-specific control is used, the information to be stored is stored from the storage area of the last address in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, and each time the information to be stored is added. Then, the storage area of the storage destination is changed toward the first address side in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. Therefore, in step S3901, the information of the last address in stack area 224 for non-specific control is set in the stack pointer. The fact that information is stored from the storage area of the last address to the storage area of the first address in this manner is also the same for the stack area 222 for specific control.

Incidentally, in both the stack area 222 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, if a push instruction is additionally executed even though information is set in all storage areas, All areas of the main side RAM 65 are cleared to "0" assuming that an abnormality has occurred in the storage process. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from proceeding despite the occurrence of an abnormality in the memory processing.

Thereafter, as "LD (_WABUF), WA", the information in the WA register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the WA buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3902). Also, as "LD (_BCBUF), BC", the information in the BC register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the BC buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3903). Also, as "LD (_DEBUF), DE", the information in the DE register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the DE buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3904). Also, as "LD (_HLBUF), HL", the information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the HL buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3905). Also, as "LD (_IXBUF), IX", the information in the IX register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IX buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3906). Also, as "LD (_IYBUF), IY", the information in the IY register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IY buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3907).

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the already-described flag registers. In this case, in steps S3902 to S3907, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register, which are some of these general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers and index registers is saved in the corresponding buffer in the work area 223 for non-specific control. The information amount of each of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register is 2 bytes.

These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are registers used in check processing (step S3908) which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By saving the information set in such registers to the non-specific control work area 223 prior to the execution of the check process (step S3908), the information of these registers used for specific control can be transferred to the non-specific control. can be evacuated before is started. Therefore, even if these registers are overwritten during the non-specific control, the information saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control is returned to these registers when the non-specific control is terminated. can be returned to the state corresponding to the specific control before the non-specific control is executed.

In addition, instead of saving all the information of various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the WA to be used in the check process, which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control By selectively saving the information of the registers, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register to the non-specific control work area 223, the register information is saved in the non-specific control work area 223. It is possible to suppress the capacity to be secured in order to Therefore, it is possible to save the above register information while ensuring a large capacity of the non-specific control work area 223 that can be used for the check processing. Of course, of the various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the main CPU 63, registers other than the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register support non-specific control. The information that is set before the start of the process to be performed is stored and held until the process corresponding to the non-specific control ends and the process corresponding to the specific control is restarted.

In addition, by saving register information in the work area 223 for non-specific control instead of saving it in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the capacity of the stack area 224 for non-specific control can be reduced accordingly. It becomes possible. Also, when using the stack area 224 for non-specific control, as already explained, information is written in the order in which later information is read out first. Otherwise, all subsequent read order information will be returned to different registers. The probability of occurrence of such an event increases as the amount of information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control increases. On the other hand, by saving the register information to the non-specific control work area 223, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above event even when there is a large amount of information to be saved. .

After executing the processing of steps S3902 to S3907, check processing is executed (step S3908). When executing the check processing, a subroutine program corresponding to the check processing set in the non-specific control program is executed. Information for specifying the return address of the execution process is written in the non-specific control stack area 224 by the push instruction. Then, when the check process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to. Details of the check processing will be described later.

After executing the check process, Y(r+α) is set in the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 as a fixed address when returning to the specific control by a load instruction as "LD SP, Y(r+α)" (step S3909). ). The address of Y(r+α) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

The amount of information stored in the stack area 222 for specific control is always constant immediately before the subroutine of the management execution process is executed in step S3803 of the management process (FIG. 70). The information of the stack pointer of the side CPU 63 (that is, the value of the stack pointer) is constant. In this case, the information stored in the stack area 222 for specific control includes, for example, information on the return address of the management process (FIG. 70) after the management execution process (FIG. 71) ends, and the management process ( 70) is completed, the information of the return address of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) can be mentioned. The constant information of the stack pointer is Y(r+α). Therefore, when the check process, which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, is completed and the process corresponding to the specific control is resumed, Y(r+α), which is the constant information, is set in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63. This makes it possible to restore the information of the stack pointer to the information immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started. By setting the fixed information in the stack pointer in this way, the information of the stack pointer is restored to the information immediately before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started, so that the processing corresponding to the non-specific control It becomes unnecessary to save the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 corresponding to the specific control to the main side RAM 65 before starting the control. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load and eliminate the need to secure an area for saving in the main RAM 65 .

Thereafter, as "LD WA, (_WABUF)", the WA register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the WA buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3910). Also, as "LD BC, (_BCBUF)", the BC register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the BC buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3911). Also, as "LD DE, (_DEBUF)", the DE register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the DE buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3912). Also, as "LD HL, (_HLBUF)", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the HL buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3913). Also, as "LD IX, (_IXBUF)", the IX register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IX buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3914). Also, as "LD IY, (_IYBUF)", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IY buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S3915). By executing the processing of steps S3910 to S3915, processing corresponding to non-specific control is started for each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63. It is possible to restore the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the control.

Here, the information stored in the flag register and various registers of the main CPU 63 when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed is not saved in the main RAM 65 when the process corresponding to the specific control is restarted. . This eliminates the need to secure a storage area for saving the above information in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control.

In addition, information stored in the flag register and various registers of the main CPU 63 when processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed may be changed after returning to processing corresponding to specific control. This information is not used when restarting. In other words, information necessary for a plurality of times of processing corresponding to non-specific control executed with processing corresponding to specific control in between is stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control or the stack area for non-specific control. 224 and not stored in the flag register and various registers of the main CPU 63 . Therefore, even if the information stored in the flag register and various registers of the main side CPU 63 is not saved in the main side RAM 65 when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed. no problem with

Next, the check processing executed by calling the subroutine program in step S3908 will be described. In the check process, a process for collecting game history information, a process for deriving the management result of the game history, and a process for notifying the management result are executed. That is, the processing for collecting game history information, the processing for deriving the management result of the game history, and the processing for notifying the management result are executed as processing corresponding to non-specific control.

Before explaining the check process, the contents of various areas 231 to 234 of the non-specific control work area 223 used to manage the game history will be explained. FIG. 72 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various areas 231 to 234 of the work area 223 for non-specific control used for managing game histories.

The non-specific control work area 223 is provided with a normal counter area 231 , an opening/closing execution mode counter area 232 , and a high-frequency support mode counter area 233 . Each of these areas 231 to 233 includes general winning counters 231a, 232a, 233a, special electric winning counters 231b, 232b, 233b, first operation counters 231c, 232c, 233c, second operation counters 231d, 232d, 233d, and Out counters 231e, 232e, and 233e are provided. The general winning counters 231a, 232a, 233a are counters for measuring the number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 31 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The special electric prize-winning counters 231b, 232b, and 233b are counters for measuring the number of game balls entering the special electric prize-winning device 32 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The first operation counters 231c, 232c, and 233c are counters for measuring the number of game balls entering the first operation opening 33 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The second operation counters 231d, 232d, and 233d are counters for measuring the number of game balls entering the second operation opening 34 from a predetermined measurement start timing. The out counters 231e, 232e, 233e are counters for measuring the number of game balls entered into the out port 24a from a predetermined measurement start timing.

Each of the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 is in a state in which the front door frame 14 is in a closed state and neither in the open/close execution mode nor in the high-frequency support mode. It is used to count the number of game balls entered in 31-34. Each of the counters 232a to 232e of the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232 is in the state in which the front door frame 14 is in the closed state and the opening/closing execution mode is executed. It is used to count the number of game balls thrown. Each of the counters 233a to 233e in the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 is the target ball entry portion 24a, 31 to 34 in the high-frequency support mode when the front door frame 14 is closed. It is used to count the number of game balls entered in the .

The reason why the state in which the front door frame 14 is open is not subject to measurement is that when the front door frame 14 is opened, a game ball enters the ball entry portions 24a, 31 to 34 by maintenance. This is to exclude the number of balls entered in the case where the number of balls is counted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state in which the front door frame 14 is in the open state may be measured in the same manner as the state in which the front door frame 14 is in the closed state.

In addition to the normal counter area 231 , open/close execution mode counter area 232 , and high-frequency support mode counter area 233 , the non-specific control work area 223 includes a calculation result storage area 234 . The calculation result storage area 234 is an area for storing information on the game history management results calculated using the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233. . The information of the management result of the game history stored in the calculation result storage area 234 is stored and held until the newly calculated information of the management result of the game history is overwritten by the newly calculated information.

FIG. 73 is a flow chart showing the check processing executed by calling the subroutine program in step S3908. Note that the processing of steps S4001 to S4008 in the check processing, including subroutine processing, is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control. When executing a subroutine process, the return address information after execution of the subroutine process is written in the storage area corresponding to the current stack pointer value of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224. At the same time, the value of the stack pointer is updated to the information of the address of the next memory area to be stored. Further, when the processing of the subroutine is completed, the return address information is read from the storage area corresponding to the previous value with respect to the current stack pointer value of the main side CPU 63, and the return address information is corresponded. While returning to the program, the value of the stack pointer is updated to the information of the address of the storage area from which the information of the return address was read.

In the check process, if the front door frame 14 is open (step S4001: YES), the normal ball entry management process (step S4004), the ball entry management process during the opening/closing execution mode (step S4005), and the high frequency Result calculation processing (step S4007) and display processing (step S4008), which will be described later, are executed without executing any of the incoming ball management processing (step S4006) during the support mode. Since the game area PA is formed by the space partitioned in the front and rear by the back surface of the window panel 52 provided on the front door frame 14 and the front surface of the game board 24, when the front door frame 14 is in an open state, Even if the game area PA is opened forward and a game ball is shot toward the game area PA in this situation, the game ball cannot flow down the game area PA normally. In addition, when a game ball enters the ball entry portions 24a, 31 to 34 while the front door frame 14 is in an open state, the game hall administrator may This is the case where the front door frame 14 is in an open state and a game ball enters due to maintenance or the like. Since such a game ball entry is not a game ball entry in a regular game execution situation, there is no need to manage such a game ball entry. Therefore, in the check process, when the front door frame 14 is in the open state as described above, none of the processes in steps S4004 to S4006 are executed.

If the front door frame 14 is in the closed state and neither the open/close execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode (steps S4001 to S4003: NO), normal ball entry management processing is executed (step S4004). When the front door frame 14 is in the closed state and the opening/closing execution mode is set (step S4001: NO, step S4002: YES), ball entry management processing during the opening/closing execution mode is executed (step S4005). If the front door frame 14 is closed and the high-frequency support mode is set (step S4001: NO, step S4003: YES), ball entry management processing during the high-frequency support mode is executed (step S4006).

FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing normal ball entry management processing in step S4004.

When it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the first winning hole detection sensor 42a (step S4101: YES), that is, the signal received from the first winning hole detection sensor 42a switches from the LOW level to the HI level. If it is confirmed that it has changed, if it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a (step S4103: YES), that is, the signal received from the second winning opening detection sensor 43a When it is confirmed that is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, or when it is determined that one game ball is detected by the third winning hole detection sensor 44a (step S4105: YES), that is, the third winning hole When it is confirmed that the signal received from the detection sensor 44a has switched from the LOW level to the HI level, 1 is added to the value of the normal winning counter 231a (steps S4102, S4104, S4106).

In the opening/closing execution mode entry ball management process, as processing corresponding to steps S4102, S4104, and S4106, 1 is added to the value of the general winning counter 232a for the opening/closing execution mode, and entry in the high-frequency support mode is performed. If it is ball management processing, 1 is added to the value of the general winning counter 233a for the high-frequency support mode as processing corresponding to steps S4102, S4104 and S4106. Also, in the ball entry detection process (step S3709) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) executed as a process corresponding to specific control, the detection results of the first to third winning opening detection sensors 42a to 44a are monitored. When it is determined that one game ball is detected by any one of the first to third winning opening detection sensors 42a to 44a, processing for paying out game balls of the number corresponding to the general winning opening 31 to run.

If it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a (step S4107: YES), that is, it has been confirmed that the signal received from the special electric detection sensor 45a has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. In this case, 1 is added to the value of the special electric winning counter 231b for normal use (step S4108).

In the case of ball entry management processing during the opening/closing execution mode, 1 is added to the value of the special electric winning counter 232b for the opening/closing execution mode as processing corresponding to step S4108, and in the case of ball entry management processing during the high-frequency support mode, As processing corresponding to step S4108, 1 is added to the value of the special electric winning counter 233b for the high frequency support mode. Also, in the entering ball detection process (step S3709) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) executed as a process corresponding to the specific control, the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is monitored. When it is determined that the game balls are detected, a process for putting out the game balls of the number corresponding to the special electric prize winning device 32 is executed and a process for specifying the timing for ending the round game is executed.

When it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the first working opening detection sensor 46a (step S4109: YES), that is, the signal received from the first working opening detecting sensor 46a is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. When it is confirmed that it has been changed, the value of the first operation counter 231c for normal use is incremented by 1 (step S4110).

If the entry management process is in the opening/closing execution mode, 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 232c for the opening/closing execution mode as a process corresponding to step S4110, and if the entry management process is in the high-frequency support mode, For example, as processing corresponding to step S4110, 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 233c for the high frequency support mode. Also, in the ball entry detection process (step S3709) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) executed as a process corresponding to the specific control, the detection result of the first working opening detection sensor 46a is monitored. When it is determined that one game ball is detected at 46a, a process is executed so that the number of game balls corresponding to the first operation opening 33 is paid out, and reservation information for a special figure is acquired. Execute processing to identify the trigger.

When it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the second operation opening detection sensor 47a (step S4111: YES), that is, the signal received from the second operation opening detection sensor 47a is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. When it is confirmed that it has been changed, 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 231d for normal use (step S4112).

If the entry management process is in the opening/closing execution mode, 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 232d for the opening/closing execution mode as a process corresponding to step S4112, and if the entry management process is in the high-frequency support mode, For example, as processing corresponding to step S4112, 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 233d for the high frequency support mode. Also, in the ball entry detection process (step S3709) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) executed as the process corresponding to the specific control, the detection result of the second working opening detection sensor 47a is monitored. When it is determined that one game ball has been detected at 47a, a process is executed so that the number of game balls corresponding to the second operation opening 34 are paid out, and reservation information for a special figure is acquired. Execute processing to identify the trigger.

When it is determined that one game ball has been detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a (step S4113: YES), that is, it indicates that the signal received from the outlet detection sensor 48a has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If confirmed, the value of the out counter 231e for normal use is incremented by 1 (step S4114).

If the incoming ball management process is in the opening/closing execution mode, 1 is added to the value of the out counter 232e for the opening/closing execution mode as a process corresponding to step S4114, and if the incoming ball management process is in the high-frequency support mode, step S4114 is performed. As a process corresponding to S4114, 1 is added to the value of the high-frequency support mode out counter 233e. Further, in the entering ball detection process (step S3709) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) executed as the process corresponding to the specific control, the detection result of the outlet detection sensor 48a is not monitored.

By executing the processing of steps S4004 to S4006 as described above, the number of game balls entering the general winning opening 31 is measured using the general winning counters 231a, 232a, and 233a, and the special electric winning device 32 The number of game balls entering the game ball is measured using special electric winning counters 231b, 232b, 233b, and the number of game balls entering the first operation opening 33 is measured using the first operation counters 231c, 232c, 233c. The number of game balls entering the second operation opening 34 is measured using second operation counters 231d, 232d, and 233d, and the number of game balls entering the out opening 24a is counted by the out counter 231e, 232e and 233e. As a result, the main side CPU 63 can grasp the ball entry history to each of the ball entry portions 24a, 31-34. In addition, since the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 are separately provided, a situation in which neither the opening/closing execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode is used. , the main side CPU 63 can grasp the ball entry history to each of the ball entry sections 24a, 31 to 34 by distinguishing between the opening/closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode.

Returning to the description of the check processing (FIG. 73), if the determination in step S4001 is affirmative, the processing in step S4004 is executed, the processing in step S4005 is executed, or the processing in step S4006 is executed, step Result calculation processing is executed in S4007, and display processing is executed in step S4008.

FIG. 75 is a flow chart showing result calculation processing in step S4007.

First, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S4201). The management start flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not it is a situation in which game history collection for calculating a game history management result should be executed. In this embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured (that is, when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started), the game discharged from the game area PA Until the total number of balls reaches or exceeds the number corresponding to the management start reference value, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is not executed to collect the game history for calculating the management result of the game history. is equal to or greater than the number corresponding to the management start reference value, game history collection is executed for calculating the management result of the game history. At the stage of shipment of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is sometimes checked before shipment, and at that time, game balls are put in each ball entry section and the operation after that is checked. On the other hand, until the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the game for calculating the management result of the game history is performed. By disabling the execution of history collection, it is possible to prevent collection of the game history for calculating the game history management result, such as the ball entry result at the time of the operation check as described above. Become.

Here, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured (that is, when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started), the value of the management start flag is "0". It has become. In this case, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the values of the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 is also "0". On the other hand, in a situation where the value of the management start flag is "1", the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and then in a situation in which backup power is supplied to the main side RAM 65, the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is supplied. is started, the value of the management start flag remains "1". In this case, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the values of the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 is maintained in the state before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. With the above configuration, when the value of the management start flag is "0", the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, And the values of the respective counters 233a to 233e in the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are also "0".

Incidentally, when the main-side RAM 65 is cleared at step S105 or step S117 in the main process (FIG. 9), the objects to be cleared are the work area 221 for specific control and the stack for specific control. The area 222, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are excluded from the clear processing targets. As a result, the manager of the game hall cannot intentionally clear the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control to "0".

In addition, the main CPU 63 checks whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control in timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) described later, and confirms whether or not an abnormality has occurred. is confirmed, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be cleared to "0". This makes it possible to initialize the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control when an abnormality occurs. In addition, when an abnormality occurs in the work area 223 for non-specific control in this configuration, the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" without clearing the stack area 224 for non-specific control to "0". However, when an abnormality occurs in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the stack area 224 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" without clearing the work area 223 for non-specific control to "0". good too. Further, even if an abnormality occurs in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the calculation result storage area 234 may be configured to be excluded from being cleared to "0".

If a negative determination is made in step S4201, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high frequency support mode counter area 233 The total number is calculated by adding up all the values of the counters 233a to 233e (step S4202). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is greater than the management start reference value of "300" (step S4203).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S4203, the management start flag of the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1" (step S4204). Also, the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are all cleared to "0". (Step S4205). As a result, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, after the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is started) is the management start reference value. All the game history information collected until the number corresponding to or more is reached is erased. Therefore, until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the management start reference value after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, game history collection for calculating the management result of the game history is continued. can be prevented from executing.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S4201, the total number is calculated as in step S4202 (step S4206). That is, the values of the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the values of the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the values of the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are The total number is calculated by totaling all. Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is equal to or greater than "6000", which is the calculation reference number (step S4207).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S4207, various parameters are calculated (step S4208). Specifically, the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are set to K61 to K65, the values of the various counters 232a to 232e in the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232 are set to K71 to K75, and the values of the counters 232a to 232e are set to K71 to K75. The following 61st to 68th parameters are calculated when the values of the various counters 233a to 233e in the counter area 233 are K81 to K85.
61st parameter: Total number of game balls to be paid out (“K61+K71+K81”דNumber of prize balls for winning in general prize winning port 31”+“K62+K72+K82”דNumber of prize balls for winning in special electric prize winning device 32”+“K63+K73+K83” ”דNumber of prize balls for winning to first operation port 33”+“K64+K74+K84”דNumber of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34”)/Total number of game balls discharged from game area PA ( K61 + K62 + K63 + K64 + K65 + K71 + K72 + K73 + K74 + K75 + K81 + K82 + K83 + K84 + K85) ratio 62nd parameter: Total number of game balls paid out during normal operation (K61 x "number of prize balls for winning in general winning gate 31" + K62 x "number of winning balls in winning to special electric winning device 32" + K63 × "number of prize balls for winning to first operation port 33" + K64 × "number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA in normal time (K61 + K62 + K63 + K64 + K65 ) Ratio 63rd parameter: Total number of game balls paid out during open/close execution mode (K71 x “Number of prize balls for winning in general winning port 31” + K72 x “Number of prize balls for winning in special electric winning device 32” + K73 x "number of prize balls for winning to first operating port 33" + K74 x "number of winning balls for winning to second operating port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA in open/close execution mode Ratio of number (K71 + K72 + K73 + K74 + K75) 64th parameter: Total number of game balls paid out during high-frequency support mode (K81 x "number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31" + K82 x "for winning to special electric winning device 32 Number of prize balls" + K83 x "Number of prize balls for winning to the first operation port 33" + K84 x "Number of prize balls for winning to the second operation port 34") / Discharged from the game area PA in the high frequency support mode Ratio of the total number of game balls (K81 + K82 + K83 + K84 + K85) 65th parameter: the ratio of the total number of game balls entering the general winning hole 31 (K61 + K71 + K81) / the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K61 + K62 + K63 + K64 + K65 + K71 + K72 + K73 + K74 + K8 + K8 + K8 + K8 + K83 + K83) · 66th parameter: total number of game balls entering the first operation port 33 (K63 + K7 3+K83)/ratio of the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (K61+K62+K63+K64+K65+K71+K72+K73+K74+K75+K81+K82+K83+K84+K85) 67th parameter: (“K62+K72+K82”דNo. 2 Number of prize balls for winning to operation port 34”) / Total number of game balls paid out (“K61 + K71 + K81” x “Number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31” + “K62 + K72 + K82” x “To special electric winning device 32 Number of prize balls for winning" + "K63 + K73 + K83" x "Number of prize balls for winning to the first operating port 33" + "K64 + K74 + K84" x "Number of prize balls for winning to the second operating port 34") ratio ・68th Parameter: "K62 + K72 + K82" x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" / Total number of game balls paid out ("K61 + K71 + K81" x "Number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31" + "K62 + K72 + K82" x ""Number of prize balls for winning to special electric prize winning device 32" + "K63 + K73 + K83" x "Number of prize balls for winning to first operation opening 33" + "K64 + K74 + K84" x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation opening 34" ) After that, the calculation result storage area 234 is overwritten with the 61st to 68th parameters calculated in step S4208 (step S4209). In this case, the 61st to 68th parameters of the calculation result of the previous processing that have already been stored in the calculation result storage area 234 are deleted. Since backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, if the backup power is supplied, the pachinko machine 10 Information of the 61st to 68th parameters calculated before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is stored in the calculation result storage area 234 even immediately after the supply of the operating power is started.

After that, the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231, the counters 232a to 232e of the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the counters 233a to 233e of the high frequency support mode counter area 233 are all cleared to "0". (Step S4210). As a result, it is possible to once erase the game history information at the moment when the 61st to 68th parameters are calculated.

It should be noted that immediately after the management start flag is set to "1", when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is equal to or greater than the value obtained by subtracting the management start reference value from the calculation reference number, steps S4208 to The processing of step S4210 may be executed, and then the processing of steps S4208 to S4210 may be executed when the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the calculation reference number.

FIG. 76 is a flow chart showing display processing in step S4008 in the check processing (FIG. 73).

First, the value of the update timing counter provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is subtracted by 1 (step S4301). The update timing counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the timing for updating the display contents of the game history management results on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. The main CPU 63 notifies the calculation results of the 61st to 68th parameters by controlling the display of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. In this case, information corresponding to the type of parameter to be notified is displayed on the first notification display device 69a. Further, of the value obtained by multiplying the parameter to be notified by 100, the number corresponding to the tens place is displayed on the second notification display device 69b, and the number corresponding to the ones place is displayed for the third notification display. Displayed on device 69c. In the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the displays corresponding to the calculation results of the 61st to 68th parameters are sequentially switched in accordance with a predetermined order, and are displayed in the last order. After the calculation result of the 68th parameter is displayed, the calculation result of the 61st parameter, which is the first display target, is displayed. In this case, the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is 10 seconds.

Here, the calculation cycle of the 61st to 68th parameters in the main CPU 63 is 60 minutes at the shortest. On the other hand, the number of the 61st to 68th parameters is 8, and the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is 10 seconds. Therefore, the 61st to 68th parameters calculated by the main CPU 63 are displayed on the first to third display devices 69a to 69c at least once.

When the processing of step S4301 is executed, the display contents of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are updated by determining whether or not the value of the update timing counter after subtracting 1 is "0". It is determined whether or not it is time to do so (step S4302). When an affirmative determination is made in step S4302, 1 is added to the value of the display object counter provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control (step S4303). When the value of the display target counter after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value of "7" (step S4304: YES), the value of the display target counter is cleared to "0" (step S4305).

The display target counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the type of parameter to be displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. There is a one-to-one correspondence between the 61st to 68th parameters and the possible values of the display target counters "0" to "7". For example, when the value of the display object counter is "0", the 61st parameter, which is the first display object, becomes the display object of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, and the value of the display object counter is "7". , the 68th parameter, which is the last display object, becomes the display object of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c.

When a negative determination is made in step S4304, or when the process of step S4305 is executed, the first notification display device 69a is displayed so as to display information corresponding to the type of parameter corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed. control (step S4306). Further, a parameter corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed is read from the calculation result storage area 234, the read parameter is multiplied by 100, and a number corresponding to the tens place is displayed on the second notification display device 69b, A number corresponding to the ones place is displayed on the third notification display device 69c (step S4307).

Here, a display IC is provided corresponding to each of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. In step S4306, the main CPU 63 outputs display data to the display IC corresponding to the first notification display device 69a, and in step S4307, the main CPU 63 outputs the display data to the display IC corresponding to the second notification display device 69b and the third notification. Display data is output to each of the display ICs corresponding to the display device 69c. These display ICs can store and hold display data when operating power is supplied, and display contents corresponding to the stored display data are continuously displayed on the corresponding notification display devices 69a to 69c. display. By changing the display data by the main side CPU 63, the display of the notification display devices 69a to 69c is changed to display contents corresponding to the changed display data. As a result, even after the management execution process (FIG. 71), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, it is set in the execution status of the process corresponding to the non-specific control The display corresponding to the display data is continued on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c.

Thereafter, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set as a value corresponding to the next update timing in the update timing counter of the work area 223 for non-specific control (step S4308).

By executing the display processing as described above, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the management result of the game history is displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. be done. The display of the management result of the game history is performed regardless of whether the game is continued or not. This is done regardless of whether it is visible or not. Thus, by executing the display control of the first to third information display devices 69a to 69c regardless of the game situation and the state of the pachinko machine 10, the first to third information display devices 69a 69c can be simplified.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The main RAM 65 is provided with a work area 221 for specific control, a stack area 222 for specific control, and a work area 223 for non-specific control and a stack area 224 for non-specific control. The work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are used when the processing corresponding to the specific control is executed by the main CPU 63 using the program for specific control and the data for specific control. While it is possible to store and read information in the main side CPU 63, processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed by using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control. In this case, the information can be read, but the information cannot be stored. In addition, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control can store and read information when processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed by the main CPU 63. On the other hand, when the processing corresponding to the specific control is executed by the main CPU 63, although the information can be read, the information cannot be stored. As a result, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are treated as dedicated storage areas for processing corresponding to the specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area for non-specific control 224 can be treated as a dedicated storage area for processing corresponding to non-specific control. Therefore, it is possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the main RAM 65 between the process corresponding to the specific control and the process corresponding to the non-specific control. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the information used in one of the processing corresponding to the specific control and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control from being erased when the other processing is executed.

The processing corresponding to specific control includes processing for controlling the progress of the game, and the processing corresponding to non-specific control includes processing for managing game history. As described above, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are treated as dedicated storage areas for processing corresponding to specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 222 for non-specific control are used. The stack area 224 of is treated as a dedicated storage area for processing corresponding to non-specific control. As a result, information used in the process for managing the game history, such as the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, the high frequency support mode, etc. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the counter area 233 and the calculation result storage area 234 from being rewritten.

The main RAM 65 is provided with a normal counter area 231 in which information for managing the game history is stored, an opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, a high frequency support mode counter area 233, and a calculation result storage area 234. This allows the main CPU 63 to complete the processing for managing the game history. In addition, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the information on the game history and the information on various parameters calculated using the information on the game history.

When the situation in which the process corresponding to the specific control is executed changes to the situation in which the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation in which the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, various Information in the register is saved in the main RAM 65 . As a result, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the various registers of the main CPU 63 from being rewritten when executing the process corresponding to the specific control. Become. Further, when or after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is ended, the information saved in the main side RAM 65 is restored to various registers of the main side CPU 63 . As a result, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, it is possible to execute the processing corresponding to the specific control from the state of various registers of the main CPU 63 before executing the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. Become.

When the situation where the process corresponding to the specific control is executed becomes the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, or when the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, various registers of the main CPU 63 Information of some of the registers is saved in the main RAM 65 . This makes it possible to reduce the storage capacity required for saving the information in the registers of the main CPU 63 in the main RAM 65 .

When the situation where the process corresponding to the specific control is executed becomes the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, or when the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, various registers of the main CPU 63 Among them, the information of the register to be stored in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is saved in the main side RAM 65 . As a result, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the process corresponding to the specific control can be resumed from the state of the register of the main CPU 63 before the execution of the process corresponding to the non-specific control. , it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required for saving the information in the registers of the main CPU 63 in the main RAM 65 .

When the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in the process corresponding to the specific control, and the WA register, BC register, Each information of the DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register is saved in the non-specific control work area 223 in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. As a result, each information stored in the various registers of the main CPU 63 can be saved at a suitable timing, and the process for saving the information can correspond to the specific control and the non-specific control. It is possible to distribute and execute the processing.

The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of operation instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. In this case, the information in the flag register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in the process corresponding to the specific control before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started. As a result, it is possible to save the information of the flag register in the state before it changes after the call of the subroutine corresponding to the non-specific control or the start of the subroutine in the stack area 222 for specific control.

By saving the information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register to the work area 223 for non-specific control instead of saving it to the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the non-specific It is possible to keep the capacity of the stack area 224 for specific control small. Also, when the stack area 224 for non-specific control is used, the order of writing information is read first from the latter information. All subsequent readout order information will be returned to different registers. The probability of occurrence of such an event increases as the amount of information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control increases. On the other hand, by saving the register information to the non-specific control work area 223, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above event even when there is a large amount of information to be saved. .

Stack pointer of main CPU 63 is fixed information, and the information of the stack pointer is not saved in the main RAM 65 at the start of the process corresponding to the non-specific control. As a result, since it is not necessary to secure a capacity for saving stack pointer information in the main RAM 65, the storage capacity of the main RAM 65 can be reduced accordingly. In addition, even in a configuration where the information of the stack pointer is not saved in this way, when the situation where the process corresponding to the specific control is executed changes to the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, or when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed Since the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 becomes fixed information when the corresponding process is to be executed, the process corresponding to the non-specific control can be performed without saving the information of the stack pointer as described above. When finished, it is possible to restore the information of the stack pointer before the process corresponding to the non-specific control was started.

Although the information in the flag register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the main side RAM 65 in the process corresponding to the specific control when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, it is not limited to this. Instead, the information in the flag register may be saved in the main RAM 65 in the process corresponding to non-specific control. In addition, after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the return of the information to the flag register of the main CPU 63 is performed in the processing corresponding to the specific control. A configuration may be adopted in which information is returned to the flag register in processing corresponding to non-specific control.

Also, after the information in the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main CPU 63 has started the processing corresponding to the non-specific control, the main Although the information is saved in the side RAM 65, the present invention is not limited to this, and the information in these registers may be saved in the main side RAM 65 in processing corresponding to specific control. In addition, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the return of the information to each of the above registers is performed by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. A configuration may be adopted in which the information is returned to the register in the process corresponding to the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

<Sixteenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing. The configuration different from that of the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 77 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S4401 to S4405 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S4401). This prevents timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which is processing corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of management execution processing, which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, which will be described later. becomes possible.

Thereafter, as "LD (_PSWBUF), PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the PSW buffer set in the work area 221 for specific control by the load instruction (step S4402). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of operation instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving such flag register information before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution process is started, the flag register in the state before the subroutine is called or changed after the subroutine is started. Information can be saved in the work area 221 for specific control.

After that, by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution processing set in the non-specific control program, the management execution processing is started (step S4403). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push command. Then, when the management execution process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program for the management process indicated by the return address is returned to.

When returning to the program for management processing after execution of the management execution processing, it is saved in the PSW buffer in the work area 221 for specific control in step S4402 by the load instruction as "LD PSW, (_PSWBUF)". The information in the flag register is returned to the flag register of the main side CPU 63 (step S4404). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S4402 was executed last time. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S4405). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

According to the above configuration, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 immediately before switching from the specific control to the non-specific control is saved in the work area 221 for specific control, not in the stack area 222 for specific control. This makes it possible to save the information of the flag register while suppressing the capacity of the stack area 222 for specific control.

Although the PSW buffer in the work area 221 for specific control is reserved as a dedicated area, it is not limited to this, and may be configured as a shared area in which other information can also be written. In other words, it is not necessary to save the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 corresponding to the specific control when the management process is not executed. A configuration may be adopted in which a dual-purpose area that is also used as a PSW buffer is used when executing arithmetic processing. In this case, since the shared area is certainly used to save the information in the flag register when executing the management process, the information other than the information in the flag register may be It is necessary to have a configuration in which unnecessary information is written in the shared area.

<Seventeenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of the management execution process. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 78 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S4501 to S4515 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

First, as in step S3901 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(u+2)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction. Y(u+2) is set as a fixed address in (step S4501).

After that, as "PUSH WA", the information of the WA register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by the push instruction (step S4502). In this case, the information in the WA register is saved in a storage area corresponding to the fixed address set in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in step S4501. Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After that, as "PUSH BC", the information of the BC register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by a push instruction (step S4503). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After that, as "PUSH DE", the information of the DE register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by the push instruction (step S4504). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by a push instruction (step S4505). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After that, as "PUSH IX", the information of the IX register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by a push instruction (step S4506). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After that, as "PUSH IY", the information of the IY register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 by the push instruction (step S4507). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order.

After executing the processing of steps S4502 to S4507, check processing is executed (step S4508). When executing the check process, a subroutine program corresponding to the check process set in the non-specific control program is executed. When executing the program of the subroutine, information for specifying the return address of the management execution process after execution of the check process is pushed by the push instruction to the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. Write to the storage area corresponding to the information. Then, when the check process is completed, the information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned. The contents of the check processing are the same as those of the fifteenth embodiment.

After that, as in step S3909 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(r+α)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction. Y(r+α) is set as a fixed address in (step S4509). The address of Y(r+α) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP IY", the information saved by the pop instruction to the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. The IY register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4510). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the previous order.

After that, as "POP IX", the information saved in the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control by the pop instruction. The IX register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4511). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the previous order.

After that, as "POP HL", the information saved in the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control by the pop instruction. The HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4512). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the previous order.

After that, as "POP DE", the information saved in the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control is saved by the pop instruction. The DE register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4513). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the previous order.

After that, as "POP BC", the information saved by the pop instruction to the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. The BC register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4514). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the previous order.

After that, as "POP WA", the information saved in the storage area corresponding to the information in the previous order with respect to the information of the current stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control is saved by the pop instruction. The WA register of the main side CPU 63 is overwritten (step S4515). Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the previous order.

By executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515, processing corresponding to non-specific control is started for each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63. It is possible to restore the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the control.

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the flag registers. In this case, in steps S4502 to S4507, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register, which are some of these general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers and index registers is saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are registers used in check processing (step S4508) which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By saving the information set in such registers to the non-specific control stack area 224 prior to the execution of the check process (step S4508), the information of these registers used for specific control can be transferred to the non-specific control. can be evacuated before is started. Therefore, even if these registers are overwritten during the non-specific control, the information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control is returned to these registers when the non-specific control is terminated, so that the state of these registers can be changed. can be returned to the state corresponding to the specific control before the non-specific control is executed.

In addition, instead of saving all the information of various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the WA to be used in the check process, which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control By selectively saving the information of the registers, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register to the non-specific control stack area 224, the register information is saved in the non-specific control stack area 224. It is possible to suppress the capacity to be secured in order to Therefore, it is possible to save the above register information while securing a large capacity of the stack area 224 for non-specific control that can be used in the check process.

<Eighteenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of the management execution process. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 79 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S4601 to S4605 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

First, as in step S3901 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(u+2)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction. Y(u+2) is set as a fixed address in (step S4601).

After that, as "LD (_ALLBUF), ALL", the information of all the registers of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the ALL buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S4602). As a result, all The information of the registers is collectively saved in the ALL buffer of the work area 223 for non-specific control. By saving all the registers of the main CPU 63 to the non-specific control work area 223 in this way, there is no need to selectively save the information of the registers of the main CPU 63 .

Here, the registers to be saved include the flag register. The flag register information is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S3802 of the management process (FIG. 70), but in step S4602 the flag register information is saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control. be done. This eliminates the need to selectively save the information in the registers of the main CPU 63, including the information in the flag registers. In addition, even if the information of the flag register is redundantly saved in this way, after the end of the management execution process, the special control stack area 222 is transferred from the special control stack area 222 to the main CPU 63 in step S3804 of the management process (FIG. 70). Therefore, when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 can be restored to the state immediately before the management execution process is executed. becomes.

Thereafter, check processing is executed (step S4603). When executing the check process, a subroutine program corresponding to the check process set in the non-specific control program is executed. When executing the program of the subroutine, information for specifying the return address of the management execution process after the execution of the check process is pushed by the push instruction to the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. Write to the storage area corresponding to the information. Then, when the check process is completed, the information for specifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to. The contents of the check processing are the same as those of the fifteenth embodiment.

After that, as in step S3909 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(r+α)" is set to "LD SP, Y(r+α)" by the load instruction, and the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is returned to the specific control. Y(r+α) is set as a fixed address in (step S4604). The address of Y(r+α) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD ALL, (_ALLBUF)", the information saved in the ALL buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 is overwritten in the corresponding registers of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S4605). This makes it possible to restore the information in all the registers of the main CPU 63 to the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

According to the above configuration, the information in the register of the main CPU 63 is saved not in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, but in the work area 223 for non-specific control. Therefore, the capacity of H.224 can be kept small. Also, when the stack area 224 for non-specific control is used, the order of writing information is read first from the latter information. All subsequent readout order information will be returned to different registers. The probability of occurrence of such an event increases as the amount of information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control increases. On the other hand, by saving the register information to the non-specific control work area 223, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above event even when there is a large amount of information to be saved. .

Also, when saving the information of the registers of the main CPU 63 to the work area 223 for non-specific control, the WA register, BC register, DE register, and HL register used in the check processing which is the processing corresponding to the non-specific control , IX and IY registers, as well as other registers, are collectively saved in the ALL buffer of the work area 223 for non-specific control. By saving all the registers of the main CPU 63 to the non-specific control work area 223 in this way, there is no need to selectively save the information of the registers of the main CPU 63 .

It should be noted that the information of all the registers of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the main side RAM 65 in the process corresponding to the non-specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, but it is not limited to this. Instead, information in all registers may be saved in the main RAM 65 in processing corresponding to specific control. In addition, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the information is returned to all the registers by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. information may be restored in the process corresponding to the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

<Nineteenth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of the management execution process. The configuration different from that of the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 80 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processes of steps S4701 to S4706 in the management execution process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

First, as "LD (_SPBUF), SP", the stack pointer information of the main CPU 63 is saved in the SP buffer set in the work area 223 for non-specific control by a load instruction (step S4701). As a result, the information of the stack pointer corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started is saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

After that, as in step S3901 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(u+2)" is set to "LD SP, Y(u+2)" by the load instruction to the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 at the start of non-specific control. Y(u+2) is set as a fixed address in (step S4702).

After that, as "PUSH ALL", the information of all the registers of the main CPU 63 is transferred from the storage area corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 and the storage area. Save to a continuous storage area (step S4703). In this case, since the information of all the registers of the main CPU 63 cannot be stored in one storage area in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, as described above, the current state of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control The storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer and the storage area contiguous from the storage area are set as save destinations of the information of the register. Also, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the memory area to be written next in order to the memory area in which the last information is stored when the information of all the registers is saved.

After that, check processing is executed (step S4704). When executing the check process, a subroutine program corresponding to the check process set in the non-specific control program is executed. When executing the program of the subroutine, information for specifying the return address of the management execution process after execution of the check process is pushed by the push instruction to the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. Write to the storage area corresponding to the information. Then, when the check process is completed, the information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned. The contents of the check processing are the same as those of the fifteenth embodiment.

After that, as "POP ALL", a storage area corresponding to the current stack pointer information of the main side CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 and information saved in a continuous storage area from the storage area by the pop instruction are overwritten in the corresponding registers of the main CPU 63 (step S4705). As a result, the information in all the registers of the main CPU 63 can be restored to the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

Thereafter, as "LD SP, (_SPBUF)", the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the SP buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S4706). As a result, the information in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

According to the above configuration, when the information in the registers of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the WA register, BC register, DE Information of all registers including not only registers, HL registers, IX registers, and IY registers, but also other registers are collectively saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. By saving all the registers of the main CPU 63 in the non-specific control stack area 224 in this way, there is no need to selectively save the information in the registers of the main CPU 63 .

Information of the stack pointer corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started is saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control. As a result, even if the information of the stack pointer corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started may fluctuate, the process corresponding to the non-specific control ends and the specific control starts. When returning to the corresponding process, the information in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 can be restored to the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

It should be noted that the information of all the registers of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the main side RAM 65 in the process corresponding to the non-specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, but it is not limited to this. Instead, information in all registers may be saved in the main RAM 65 in processing corresponding to specific control. In addition, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the information is returned to all the registers by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. information may be restored in the process corresponding to the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

<Twentieth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing and management execution processing. The configuration different from that of the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 81 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S4801 to S4811 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S4801). This prevents the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which corresponds to the specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of the management execution processing (described later), which corresponds to the non-specific control. becomes possible.

Thereafter, as "PUSH PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S4802). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of operation instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving such flag register information before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution process is started, the flag register in the state before the subroutine is called or changed after the subroutine is started. Information can be saved in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "LD WA, 0", the WA register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4803). Also, as "LD BC, 0", the BC register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4804). Also, as "LD DE, 0", the DE register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4805). Also, as "LD HL, 0", the HL register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4806). Also, as "LD IX, 0", the IX register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4807). Also, as "LD IY, 0", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4808).

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the flag registers. In this case, in steps S4803 to S4808, the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register, which are some of these various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers, are Clear "0". These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are registers used in check processing (step S4902) which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By clearing such registers to "0" prior to execution of management execution processing (step S4809), which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, the states of these registers are changed to zero before processing corresponding to non-specific control is started. In addition, the state immediately after the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 can be obtained.

In addition, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started is This information is unnecessary for the processing corresponding to the specific control. Therefore, even if the information in these registers is cleared to "0" without being saved, no problem occurs in the processing corresponding to the specific control that is returned after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

After executing the processes of steps S4803 to S4808, the management execution process is started by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution process set in the non-specific control program (step S4809). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push command. Then, when the management execution process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program for the management process indicated by the return address is returned to.

When returning to the program for management processing after execution of the management execution processing, the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S4802 by the pop instruction is transferred to the main CPU 63 as "POP PSW". flag register (step S4810). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S4802 was executed last time. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S4811). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

FIG. 82 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processes of steps S4901 to S4909 in the management execution process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

First, as in step S3901 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(u+2)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction at the start of non-specific control. Y(u+2) is set as a fixed address (step S4901).

After that, check processing is executed (step S4902). When executing the check processing, a subroutine program corresponding to the check processing set in the non-specific control program is executed. Information for specifying the return address of the execution process is written in the non-specific control stack area 224 by the push instruction. Then, when the check process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to. The contents of the check processing are the same as those of the fifteenth embodiment.

After that, as "LD WA, 0", the WA register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4903). Also, as "LD BC, 0", the BC register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4904). Also, as "LD DE, 0", the DE register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4905). Also, as "LD HL, 0", the HL register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4906). Also, as "LD IX, 0", the IX register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4907). Also, as "LD IY, 0", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S4908).

These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are registers used in the check processing (step S4902) which is processing corresponding to non-specific control as already described. By clearing such registers to "0" prior to returning from the processing corresponding to the non-specific control to the processing corresponding to the specific control, the state of these registers can be changed to the main state before returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the side CPU 63 is started.

In addition, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register before the processing corresponding to the specific control is started is the non-specific register after the processing corresponding to the specific control is finished. This information is unnecessary for processing corresponding to control. Therefore, even if the information in these registers is cleared to "0" without being saved, no problem occurs in the process corresponding to the non-specific control that is returned after the process corresponding to the specific control is completed.

After that, as in step S3909 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, "LD SP, Y(r+α)" is set to the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction. Y(r+α) is set as a fixed address in (step S4909). The address of Y(r+α) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

According to the above configuration, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started from the situation where the process corresponding to the specific control is being executed, the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, and IX register of the main side CPU 63 and the IY register are cleared to "0". This eliminates the need to save the information in each of these registers to the main RAM 65 . Therefore, there is no need to secure a capacity for saving each of these pieces of information.

Also, when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control from the situation where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed, the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 It is configured to be cleared to "0". As a result, when returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control, it is possible to restore the state of each of these registers to the state immediately before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

The state where each register is cleared to "0" is the state when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration for setting each of the above registers to a predetermined state when starting the process corresponding to the non-specific control and when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control. .

When starting the process corresponding to the non-specific control and when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, the registers to be cleared to "0" are some of the various registers of the main side CPU 63 . As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for setting each register to a predetermined state when starting the process corresponding to the non-specific control and when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control.

In a configuration that clears the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register to "0" when starting processing corresponding to non-specific control and returning to processing corresponding to specific control, Other registers are not cleared to "0". This makes it possible to prevent the information necessary for the process corresponding to the specific control from being erased at the start of the process corresponding to the non-specific control.

Information in registers other than the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register is not saved in the main RAM 65 at the start of processing corresponding to non-specific control. This eliminates the need to secure an area in the main RAM 65 for saving these pieces of information.

The information in the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register of the main CPU 63 before the processing corresponding to non-specific control is started is This is information that is not used in processing corresponding to specific control. As a result, even if each of the above registers is cleared to "0" when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. It is possible to avoid affecting the processing.

Instead of clearing the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 at steps S4803 to S4808 in the management processing (FIG. 81), these The configuration may be such that the register is initialized. That is, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, each register of the main CPU 63 is once cleared to "0", and then the information of each register is set so as to be in the initial state. In steps S4803 to S4808, each register may be set so as to be in this initial state. In this case, in steps S4903 to S4908, each register is set so as to be in the above-described initial state. It is possible to restore the state immediately before the processing corresponding to the control is started.

Further, instead of clearing the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 at steps S4803 to S4808 in the management processing (FIG. 81), these A configuration in which "1" is set to all of the registers may be used. In this case, by setting "1" to all of the above registers in steps S4903 to S4908, when returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control, the state of each of these registers is set to the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. It is possible to return to the state immediately before the start of

In addition, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, the information of the flag register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the main side RAM 65 in the processing corresponding to the specific control, but it is not limited to this. Instead, the information in the flag register may be saved in the main RAM 65 in the process corresponding to non-specific control. In addition, after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the return of the information to the flag register of the main CPU 63 is performed in the processing corresponding to the specific control. A configuration may be adopted in which information is returned to the flag register in processing corresponding to non-specific control.

Further, the processing corresponding to the specific control is performed before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started to clear the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register of the main CPU 63 to "0". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing for clearing these registers to "0" may be executed in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. In addition, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control ends, the processing for clearing the above registers to "0" is performed in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control, but it is not limited to this, The process of clearing each register to "0" may be performed in the process corresponding to the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

Also, in the management processing (FIG. 81), the processing of "PUSH PSW" in step S4802 is executed before setting "0" to each register in steps S4803 to S4808. , after the "PUSH PSW" process in step S4802 sets "0" to each register in steps S4803 to S4808 and before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution process is read out in step S4809. It may be configured to be This makes it possible to save the information in the flag register after being changed by the load instructions in steps S4803 to S4808 to the stack area 222 for specific control.

<Twenty-first embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the configuration for collecting information on game history. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 83 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration in this embodiment.

The MPU 62 is provided with a main CPU 63, a main ROM 64 and a main RAM 65 as in the fifteenth embodiment. Moreover, unlike the fifteenth embodiment, the MPU 62 is electrically connected to a management RAM 241 . In other words, a management RAM 241 is provided separately from the main RAM 65 built into the MPU 62 , and the management RAM 241 is externally attached to the MPU 62 .

The main RAM 65 is provided with a work area 221 for specific control, a stack area 222 for specific control, a work area 223 for non-specific control, and a stack area 224 for non-specific control, as in the fifteenth embodiment. ing. Therefore, when the main CPU 63 uses the specific control program and specific control data in the main ROM 64 to execute processing corresponding to the specific control, the work area 221 for the specific control in the main RAM 65 and the When the stack area 222 for specific control is used and the main CPU 63 uses the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control in the main ROM 64 to execute the process corresponding to the non-specific control A work area 223 for non-specific control and a stack area 224 for non-specific control in the main RAM 65 are used.

The management RAM 241 is provided with a normal counter area 231 , an opening/closing execution mode counter area 232 , a high-frequency support mode counter area 233 , and a calculation result storage area 234 . The contents of these areas 231 to 234 are the same as those of the fifteenth embodiment. Also in this embodiment, management execution processing including check processing is executed as processing corresponding to non-specific control in the main CPU 63 . In the check process, game histories are collected by updating the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 in the same manner as in the fifteenth embodiment. The 61st to 68th parameters calculated using the collected game history are written in the calculation result storage area 234 . That is, since the management RAM 241 is used when the main CPU 63 executes processing corresponding to non-specific control, the management RAM 241 is used as a work area for non-specific control.

Also, when collecting game histories and calculating the 61st to 68th parameters using the collected history information, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control of the main side RAM 65 are Appropriately used.

According to the above configuration, the normal counter area 231 , open/close execution mode counter area 232 , high frequency support mode counter area 233 and calculation result storage area 234 are provided in the management RAM 241 externally attached to the MPU 62 . As a result, it is possible to store the collected game history information without increasing the required storage capacity in the work area 223 for non-specific control in the main RAM 65, and to use the game history. It is possible to store the calculated 61st to 68th parameters. In addition, it is possible to increase the storage capacity for storing game history information while using a general-purpose MPU 62 .

The work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control of the main side RAM 65 are appropriately used when game history is collected and the collected history information is used to calculate the 61st to 68th parameters. be done. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing speed from being extremely lowered when executing the processing related to the history information.

In addition to or instead of the configuration in which the management RAM 241 is provided with the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, the high-frequency support mode counter area 233, and the calculation result storage area 234, the first embodiment A configuration may be adopted in which a storage area corresponding to the history memory 117 in the form or the like is set. In this case, it is necessary to increase the storage capacity required to store the history information. Therefore, it is possible to flexibly cope with an increase in storage capacity.

<Twenty-Second Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 84 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S5001 to S5019 in the main processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a specific control program and specific control data.

First, power-on wait processing is executed (step S5001). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. During the execution period of the power-on wait process, the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S5002).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is being pressed (step S5003), and it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is being turned ON using the setting key (step S5004). 13 is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state (step S5005), and it is determined whether or not the gaming machine body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 (step S5006).

In this embodiment, a front door open sensor 95 for detecting whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 is electrically connected to the main side CPU 63. The detection result of 95 is input to the main side CPU 63 . In this case, when the front door frame 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13, the front door open sensor 95 transmits a close detection signal to the main side CPU 63, and the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13. , the front door open sensor 95 transmits an open detection signal to the main CPU 63 . The main CPU 63 identifies that the front door frame 14 is in the closed state when receiving the closed detection signal from the front door open sensor 95 , and when receiving the open detection signal from the front door open sensor 95 . Identify that the front door frame 14 is in the open state.

In addition, in this embodiment, a main body open sensor 96 for detecting whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 is electrically connected to the main side CPU 63. The detection result of 96 is input to the main side CPU 63 . In this case, when the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state with respect to the outer frame 11, the main body open sensor 96 transmits a closing detection signal to the main side CPU 63, and when the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state with respect to the outer frame 11, In some cases, the body open sensor 96 transmits an open detection signal to the main side CPU 63 . The main CPU 63 determines that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when receiving the closed detection signal from the main body open sensor 96, and determines that the main CPU 63 is in the closed state when receiving the open detection signal from the main body open sensor 96. Identify that the main body 12 is in the open state.

If the reset button 68c is being pressed (step S5003: YES) and a negative determination is made in any one of steps S5004 to S5006, clear processing at non-setting update is executed (step S5007). . In the clear processing at the time of non-setting update, except for the area (specifically the setting value counter) where the information of the setting value indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for specific control, the specific control The work area 221 for the work area 221 is cleared to "0", and the area cleared to "0" is initialized. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, in the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". In addition, in the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the various registers of the main side CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized.

In the clear processing at the time of non-setting update, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while the reset button 68c is pressed, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". It becomes possible to do so.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S5003: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S5008). A power failure flag is provided in the work area 221 for specific control. is set to "1". If the power failure flag is set to "1", it is determined whether or not the checksum calculation result matches the checksum saved when the power was shut off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined (step S5009). . When the clear processing at the time of non-setting update is executed in step S5007, or when the affirmative determination is made in step S5009, the pachinko machine 10 is set by confirming the value of the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control. It is determined whether the value is normal (step S5010). Specifically, if the set value set in the set value counter is one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and if it is "0" or 7 or more, it is abnormal. Determine that there is.

If a negative determination is made in any of steps S5008 to S5010, operation prohibition processing is executed. In the operation prohibition process, after executing an error notification process for notifying the hall manager or the like of the occurrence of an error (step S5011), an infinite loop is formed. The operation prohibition process is canceled by executing a clear process (step S5018) at the time of setting update, which will be described later.

If affirmative determinations are made in all of steps S5008 to S5010, power-on setting processing is executed (step S5012). In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the work area 221 for specific control such as initialization of a power failure flag is set to an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current game state is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 .

Although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, generation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited at the stage when the main processing is started. The state in which the generation of the timer interrupt process is prohibited is released at the timing before the process of step S5012 is completed and the process of step S5013 is executed, and execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the power-on setting process of step S5012 is completed, and the timer interrupt process is not executed until the stage before the process of step S5013 is started. Therefore, the main CPU 63 does not start the process for advancing the game until the relevant situation is reached.

After that, the remaining processing of steps S5013 to S5016 is performed. In other words, although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, there is a remaining time between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt processing, but the remaining processing of steps S5013 to S5016 is repeatedly executed using such irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps S5013 to S5016 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps S5013 to S5016, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

On the other hand, if the reset button 68c is being pressed (step S5003: YES) and all steps S5004 to S5006 are affirmative, processing for updating the set values is executed. Specifically, first, copy processing of the setting value is executed (step S5017). In the copy process, the information of the setting value counter used for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, even if the information of the setting value counter is cleared to "0" in the setting update clearing process (step S5018) executed after this, the current setting before the setting value update clearing process is executed. It is possible to grasp the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 (that is, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped).

After that, clear processing at the time of setting update is executed (step S5018). In the clearing process at the time of setting update, the work area 221 for specific control is set to "0 ' is cleared, and the initial setting is performed for the area cleared to '0'. As a result, the game cycle is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the normal electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. A situation arises. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. In addition, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and the area cleared to "0" is initialized. In addition, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the set value counter used to specify the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is cleared to "0". In addition, in the clearing process at the time of updating the settings, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized.

On the other hand, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the area indicating whether the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is not cleared to "0". can be maintained in the mode before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. In addition, since the copy area is not cleared to "0" in the clear processing at the time of setting update, it is possible to specify the set value that was set before the execution of the clear processing at the time of setting update.

In the clear processing at the time of setting update, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". Thereby, even if the setting value update process capable of changing the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is executed, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". It becomes possible to do so.

Then, after executing the set value update process in step S5019, the process proceeds to step S5012. The set value update process will be described below. FIG. 85 is a flow chart showing setting value update processing. The processes of steps S5101 to S5114 in the set value update process are executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, a set value counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S5101). The setting value counter is a counter for specifying which setting value the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is by the main side CPU 63 . By setting "1" to the set value counter, the set value becomes "set 1" regardless of the set value up to that point when the set value update process is executed.

After that, the setting value display start process is executed (step S5102). In the setting value display start process, the display of the third notification display device 69c is controlled so that the number "1" corresponding to "setting 1" is displayed. The manager of the game hall can grasp the current setting state of the pachinko machine 10 by confirming the third notification display device 69c when changing the setting value.

After that, it is determined whether or not one game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a (step S5103). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal received from the outlet detection sensor 48a has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If a negative determination is made in step S5103, it is determined whether or not the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S5104). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal from the sensor that detects the pressing operation of the update button 68b has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If a negative determination is made in step S5104, the process returns to step S5103, and it is determined whether or not one game ball has been detected by the out-port detection sensor 48a.

If the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S5104: YES), the value of the set value counter in the specific control work area 221 is incremented by 1 (step S5105). If the value of the set value counter after adding 1 exceeds "6" (step S5106: YES), the set value counter is set to "1" (step S5107). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated to the value one step higher. going back.

When a negative determination is made in step S5106, or when the process of step S5107 is executed, the setting value display update process is executed (step S5108). In the setting value display update process, the display of the third notification display device 69c is controlled so that the number corresponding to the value of the setting value counter in the specific control work area 221 is displayed. By checking the third notification display device 69c, the manager of the game hall can grasp the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 after the update button 68b is pressed.

After executing the process of step S5108, it returns to step S5103 and it is determined whether one game ball was detected by the out mouth detection sensor 48a. When one game ball is not detected by the out-port detection sensor 48a (step S5103: NO), the processing after step S5104 is executed again. When one game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a (step S5103: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step S5109). In this case, it is not specified whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state, but it is specified whether or not switching from the ON state to the OFF state has occurred. If specified, an affirmative determination is made in step S5109.

If not switched to the OFF state (step S5109: NO), the process of step S5109 is executed again. As a result, the process waits until the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off. If it has been switched to the OFF state (step S5109: YES), the setting value display end processing is executed (step S5110). In the setting value display end processing, the display of the setting values on the third notification display device 69c is ended. In this case, display of information of various parameters stored in the calculation result storage area 234 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is started on the first to third display devices 69a to 69c.

After that, the set value comparison process is executed (step S5111). In the set value comparison process, it is determined whether or not the information of the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control matches the information stored in the copy area in the work area 221 for specific control. That is, it is determined whether or not the setting value set before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is the same as the setting value set in the current setting value updating process.

If the setting value set before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped and the setting value set in the current setting value update process are the same (step S5112: NO), non A change notification process is executed (step S5113). In the non-change notification process, a setting maintenance command indicating that the setting value has not been changed is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the setting maintenance command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emitting section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the setting maintenance, and also outputs the sound "setting maintenance" from the speaker section 54 . In addition, the character image "The setting is maintained." is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁

These notifications are maintained until the notification execution period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the setting maintenance command is transmitted, and are terminated when the notification execution period elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the set value is maintained. In addition, in the notification processing when not changed, the setting value is maintained by setting the display content on at least one display device of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c to the display content corresponding to the setting maintenance. It may be configured to notify that the setting value is maintained, or may be configured to perform an external output indicating that the set value is maintained.

If the setting value that was set before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 was stopped and the setting value that was set in the current setting value update process are not the same (step S5112: YES), change A time notification process is executed (step S5114). In notification processing at the time of change, a setting change command indicating that the setting value has been changed is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the setting change command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emitting unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the setting change, and outputs the sound "Setting change" from the speaker unit 54 . In addition, the character image of "The setting is changed." is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁

These notifications are maintained until the notification execution period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the setting change command is transmitted, and are terminated when the notification execution period elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the setting value has been changed. In addition, in the notification processing at the time of change, the display content on at least one display device of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c is changed to display content corresponding to the setting change. may be configured to notify, or may be configured to perform an external output indicating that the set value has been changed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in order to execute the setting value updating process, not only the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON, but also the reset button 68c is pressed, and the front door frame 14 is opened. , and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state. This makes it difficult to illegally execute the set value update process.

Also, the front door frame 14 and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state in order to execute the set value update process. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally execute the setting value updating process, the illegal act will be conspicuous because the front door frame 14 and the game machine main body 12 are in the open state, and the manager of the game hall will Easier to detect fraudulent activity.

In particular, in order to execute the set value update process, not only the opening operation of the gaming machine main body 12 necessary to expose the main control device 60 but also the opening operation of the front door frame 14 are required. It is possible to make the work of the fraudulent act complicated, and to make the fraudulent act conspicuous.

In addition, in a configuration in which the processing for progressing the game is not returned to if the setting value update processing is not completed, in order to confirm the setting value selected in the setting value update processing and end the setting value update processing, It is necessary to cause the game ball to enter the out port 24a to cause the out port detection sensor 48a to detect the game ball, and then turn off the setting key insertion portion 68a. As a result, even if the set value update process is illegally executed, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an operation for ending the set value update process and returning to the process for progressing the game.

Also, the set value set before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped and the set value selected in the set value update process are compared to determine whether or not both set values are the same. The corresponding notification is executed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can easily grasp whether or not the setting value has been changed by the setting value updating process.

FIG. 86 is a flow chart showing timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The timer interrupt process is executed periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds) while the processes of steps S5013 to S5016 are being executed in the main process (FIG. 84). The program corresponding to timer interrupt processing is set as a program for specific control.

In steps S5201 to S5205, the same processes as steps S301 to S305 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. These processes are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

After that, a setting confirmation process is executed (step S5206). When executing the setting confirmation process, a subroutine program corresponding to the setting confirmation process set in the specific control program is executed. Information for specifying the return address of timer interrupt processing after the execution of is written in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. Then, when the setting confirmation process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for the timer interrupt process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 87 is a flow chart showing the setting confirmation process. The processing of steps S5301 to S5312 in the setting confirmation processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, it is determined whether or not the setting value corresponding to the information of the setting value counter in the specific control work area 221 is being displayed on the third notification display device 69c (step S5301). If a negative determination is made in step S5301, it is determined whether it is neither the game round nor the opening/closing execution mode (step S5302), and the pattern fluctuation display times and the general electric role 34a in the general pattern display unit 38a are opened. It is determined whether it is neither of the general electric open states that can be in the state (step S5303), it is determined whether the front door frame 14 is in the open state with respect to the inner frame 13 (step S5304), and the outer frame 11, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state (step S5305), and whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON-operated (step S5306). Whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is determined based on the detection result of the front door open sensor 95 as in step S5005 in the main processing (FIG. 84). This determination is made based on the detection result of the main body open sensor 96 as in step S5006 in the main processing (FIG. 84).

If a negative determination is made in any one of steps S5302 to S5306, this setting confirmation process ends without executing the processes of steps S5307 to S5309. If all of steps S5302 to S5306 result in an affirmative determination, a setting value display start process is executed (step S5307). In the setting value display start process, the display of the third notification display device 69c is controlled so that the number of the setting value corresponding to the information of the setting value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is displayed. When confirming the setting values, the manager of the game hall can grasp the current setting state of the pachinko machine 10 by looking at the third notification display device 69c.

After that, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S5308). The game stop flag is a situation in which an affirmative determination is made in step S5207 in timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86) and the processing of steps S5208 to S5221 is not executed, that is, the execution of processing for advancing the game should be stopped. It is a flag for specifying whether or not the main side CPU 63 is present. By setting the game stop flag to "1", the process of steps S5208 to S5221 is not executed by making an affirmative determination in step S5207 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 86). As a result, the setting value is confirmed while the execution of the process for progressing the game is stopped. However, even if the game stop flag is set to "1", the processing of steps S5201 to S5205 in the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86) is executed, so the setting value is checked. Even so, power failure monitoring is executed, and the winning random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3, and random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and further fraud detection is executed.

After that, a confirmation notification start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S5309). By receiving the confirmation notification start command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emitting unit 53 to emit light in a mode corresponding to the setting confirmation, and outputs the sound "Setting confirmation is in progress" from the speaker unit 54. . In addition, the character image "Confirming settings" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are continued until a confirmation notification end command is received from the main side CPU 63 . It should be noted that an external output indicating that the setting value is being checked may be provided.

As described above, neither the game time nor the opening and closing execution mode, and the pattern fluctuation display time in the normal figure display unit 38a and the normal electric open state in which the general electric role 34a can be in the open state. By displaying the display for confirming the setting value on the third notification display device 69c, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being confirmed while the game is being played. It becomes possible.

In addition, in order to display the display for confirming the set value on the third notification display device 69c, not only the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON but also the front door frame 14 is opened. , and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally perform display for confirming the set values, it is possible to make it difficult to do so.

Also, in order for the display for confirming the set value to be displayed on the third notification display device 69c, the front door frame 14 and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally perform a display for confirming the set values, the fraudulent act will be conspicuous because the front door frame 14 and the game machine main body 12 are in the open state, and the management of the game hall. It becomes easier for the person to discover the fraudulent act.

In particular, in order to display the display for confirming the set value on the third notification display device 69c, not only the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 necessary for exposing the main control device 60 but also Since the opening operation of the front door frame 14 is also required, it is possible to complicate the work of the fraudulent act and to make the fraudulent act conspicuous.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S5301, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been turned off (step S5310). If the OFF operation is performed (step S5310: YES), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S5311). As a result, a negative determination is made in step S5207 of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86), so that the processing of steps S5208 to S5221 is executed. As a result, the state in which the execution of the process for progressing the game is stopped is cancelled.

Thereafter, a confirmation notification end command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S5312). Upon receiving the confirmation notification end command, the sound emission control device 81 terminates the notification indicating that the set values are being confirmed in the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section .

Returning to the description of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86), after the setting confirmation processing in step S5206 is finished, it is determined whether or not the game is stopped (step S5207). In this case, if the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" in the setting confirmation process of step S5206, affirmative determination is made in step S5207 and step S5208 to step S5221 Take no action. Further, even if the occurrence of fraud is detected in the fraud detection processing of step S5205, an affirmative determination is made in step S5207 and the processing of steps S5208 to S5221 is not executed.

In steps S5208 to S5219, the same processes as steps S307 to S318 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. These processes are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control. Also, in step S5221, the same processing as in step S3719 of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) in the fifteenth embodiment is executed.

On the other hand, in step S5220, RAM monitoring processing is executed. When executing the RAM monitoring process, a subroutine program corresponding to the RAM monitoring process set in the specific control program is executed. is written in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. When the RAM monitoring process ends, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for the timer interrupt process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing RAM monitoring processing. The processing of steps S5401 to S5412 in the RAM monitoring processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, monitoring processing of the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S5401). In the monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the work area 221 for specific control due to noise or the like. Although this monitoring method is arbitrary, for example, in the work area 221 for specific control, whether or not the state of a storage area in which information is not written by various controls in the main CPU 63 is different from the initial state. is monitored, and if the state is different from the initial state, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. In this case, if the initial state of the storage area is "0", it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if "1" is stored in the storage area, and the initial state of the storage area is "1". , it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if the storage area has a value of "0". In addition to the monitoring method described above, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when the value of a predetermined byte is different from a value that can be set in a normal state.

If it is determined at step S5401 that there is an abnormality (step S5402: YES), the processing from step S5409 to step S5412 is executed. If it is determined that there is no abnormality in step S5401 (step S5402: NO), the process proceeds to step S5403.

In step S5403, monitoring processing of the stack area 222 for specific control is executed. In the monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the stack area 222 for specific control due to noise or the like. Although this monitoring method is arbitrary, for example, in the stack area 222 for specific control, whether or not the state of the storage area in which information is not written by various controls in the main CPU 63 is different from the initial state. is monitored, and if the state is different from the initial state, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. In this case, if the initial state of the storage area is "0", it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if "1" is stored in the storage area, and the initial state of the storage area is "1". , it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if the storage area has a value of "0". In addition to the monitoring method described above, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when the value of a predetermined byte is different from a value that can be set in a normal state.

If it is determined at step S5403 that there is an abnormality (step S5404: YES), the processing from step S5409 to step S5412 is executed. If it is determined that there is no abnormality in step S5403 (step S5404: NO), the process proceeds to step S5405.

In step S5405, monitoring processing of the work area 223 for non-specific control is executed. In the monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the non-specific control work area 223 due to noise or the like. Although this monitoring method is arbitrary, for example, in the non-specific control work area 223, whether or not the state of a storage area in which information is not written by various controls in the main CPU 63 is different from the initial state. and if the state is different from the initial state, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. In this case, if the initial state of the storage area is "0", it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if "1" is stored in the storage area, and the initial state of the storage area is "1". , it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if the storage area has a value of "0". In addition to the monitoring method described above, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when the value of a predetermined byte is different from a value that can be set in a normal state.

If it is determined at step S5405 that there is an abnormality (step S5406: YES), the processing from step S5409 to step S5412 is executed. If it is determined that there is no abnormality in step S5405 (step S5406: NO), the process proceeds to step S5407.

In step S5407, monitoring processing of the stack area 224 for non-specific control is executed. In the monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the stack area 224 for non-specific control due to noise or the like. Although this monitoring method is arbitrary, for example, in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, whether or not the state of a storage area in which information is not written by various controls in the main CPU 63 is different from the initial state. and if the state is different from the initial state, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. In this case, if the initial state of the storage area is "0", it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if "1" is stored in the storage area, and the initial state of the storage area is "1". , it is determined that an abnormality has occurred if the storage area has a value of "0". In addition to the monitoring method described above, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when the value of a predetermined byte is different from a value that can be set in a normal state.

If it is determined at step S5407 that there is an abnormality (step S5408: YES), the processing from step S5409 to step S5412 is executed. Specifically, first, copy processing of the setting value is executed (step S5409). In the copy process, the information of the setting value counter used for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, even if the information of the setting value counter is cleared to "0" in the abnormal clearing process (step S5410) executed after this, the pachinko machine 10 before the abnormal clearing process is executed It is possible to grasp the setting value of

After that, a clear process at the time of abnormality is executed (step S5410). In the error clearing process, the work area 221 for specific control except the copy area is cleared to "0", and the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack for non-specific control Clear the area 224 to "0". Initialization is performed after clearing to "0". That is, in the RAM monitoring process, an abnormality occurs in any one of the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. If it is specified that the specified control work area 221 is cleared to "0" except for the copy area, the stack area 222 for specified control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control clears the stack area 224 of . As a result, when there is a possibility that some kind of information abnormality has occurred in the main RAM 65, neither the processing corresponding to the specific control nor the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed in that state. It becomes possible to do so.

Note that when the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", the return address information after execution of the RAM monitoring process is also erased. Therefore, when the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", after the process of step S5412 is completed, the predetermined program is uniquely restored. Specifically, it is configured to return to the process of step S5013 in the main process (FIG. 22) univocally. However, the program that returns uniquely is not limited to step S5013, and may be step S5221 in timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86). When the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is also set to the address of the first storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, an abnormality command indicating that the clear processing at the time of abnormality has occurred is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S5411). Upon receiving the abnormal command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the forced clear, and outputs the sound "Forcibly cleared" from the speaker unit 54. In addition, the character image "Forcibly cleared" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp that the main side RAM 65 has been forcibly cleared.

Thereafter, set value update processing is executed (step S5412). In other words, when the clear processing at the time of abnormality occurs, "0" clear is executed including the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control, so resetting the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. In order to do so, execute the setting value update process. The contents of the set value update process are the same as those in step S5019 of the main process (FIG. 84). Therefore, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated step by step, and the selected set value is determined by detecting the game ball with the out-hole detection sensor 48a. The set value that is being updated and the set value that has been finalized are displayed on the third notification display device 69c. After that, when the setting key insertion portion 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, it is determined that the end condition of the setting value updating process is satisfied.

Here, it is not determined that the end condition is met only when the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state. Determined as established. When the setting value update process is executed in the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88), the setting key insertion unit 68a is in the OFF state at the start of the setting value update process. In order to establish this, it is necessary to insert the setting key into the setting key insertion portion 68a, perform the ON operation once, and then perform the OFF operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the set value update process from ending even though the manager of the game hall has not performed a normal operation.

When the setting key insertion unit 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state and the conditions for terminating the setting value update process are satisfied, step S5111 in the setting value update process (FIG. 85) is executed to It compares whether or not the set value stored in the copy area in the work area 221 for specific control and the set value currently set in the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control are the same. That is, it is determined whether or not the set value set before the execution of the error clearing process (step S5410) is the same as the set value set in the current set value update process. If both setting values are the same (step S5112: NO), the already explained setting maintenance notification is performed by executing the notification processing for non-change (step S5113). On the other hand, if both setting values are different (step S5112: YES), the already explained setting change notification is performed by executing the change notification processing (step S5114).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In order to execute the setting value updating process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, not only the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on but also the reset button 68c is pressed. , the front door frame 14 must be in an open state, and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state. This makes it difficult to illegally execute the set value update process.

In order to execute the set value update process, the front door frame 14 and the gaming machine body 12 must be open. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally execute the setting value updating process, the illegal act will be conspicuous because the front door frame 14 and the game machine main body 12 are in the open state, and the manager of the game hall will Easier to detect fraudulent activity.

In particular, in order to execute the set value update process, not only the opening operation of the gaming machine main body 12 necessary to expose the main control device 60 but also the opening operation of the front door frame 14 are required. It is possible to make the work of the fraudulent act complicated, and to make the fraudulent act conspicuous.

In a configuration that does not return to the processing for progressing the game if the set value update processing is not completed, in order to confirm the set value selected in the set value update processing and end the set value update processing, an out port 24a is made to enter the game ball, the out hole detection sensor 48a is caused to detect the game ball, and then the setting key insertion portion 68a needs to be turned off. As a result, even if the set value update process is illegally executed, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an operation for ending the set value update process and returning to the process for progressing the game.

A set value set before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is compared with a set value selected in the set value update process to determine whether or not both set values are the same. A corresponding notification is performed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can easily grasp whether or not the setting value has been changed by the setting value updating process.

Neither the game time nor the opening and closing execution mode, and the set value is set on the condition that neither the pattern fluctuation display time in the general diagram display unit 38a nor the general electrical open state in which the general electrical role 34a can be in the open state. By displaying the display for confirmation on the third notification display device 69c, it is possible to prevent the work of confirming the set values while the game is being played. .

In order to make the display for confirming the set value appear on the third notification display device 69c, not only the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON but also the front door frame 14 is opened. , and the game machine body 12 must be in an open state. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally perform display for confirming the set values, it is possible to make it difficult to do so.

The front door frame 14 and the gaming machine main body 12 must be in an open state so that the display for confirming the setting value is displayed on the third notification display device 69c. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally perform a display for confirming the set values, the fraudulent act will be conspicuous because the front door frame 14 and the game machine main body 12 are in the open state, and the management of the game hall. It becomes easier for the person to discover the fraudulent act.

In particular, in order to display the display for confirming the set value on the third notification display device 69c, not only the opening operation of the game machine main body 12 necessary for exposing the main control device 60 but also Since the opening operation of the front door frame 14 is also required, it is possible to complicate the work of the fraudulent act and to make the fraudulent act conspicuous.

If any one of the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control is identified as having an abnormality, clears the work area 221 for specific control except for the copy area to "0", and clears the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control to "0". "clear. As a result, when there is a possibility that some kind of information abnormality has occurred in the main RAM 65, both the processing corresponding to the specific control and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control are executed in that state. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

In the process corresponding to the specific control, an information abnormality occurs not only in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, but also in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. It is monitored whether or not This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration compared to a configuration in which whether or not an information abnormality has occurred is monitored separately for the processing corresponding to the specific control and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

If any one of the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control is identified as having an abnormality, , in the process corresponding to the specific control, not only the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, but also the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are "0 ” is cleared. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration compared to the configuration in which the processing corresponding to the specific control and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control are separately cleared to "0".

When the error clearing process is executed due to the occurrence of an information error, the set value updating process is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from progressing even though the setting value is not set. In this case, if the setting value that was set before executing the clear processing at the time of error is the same as the setting value set by the setting value update processing after the execution of the clear processing at the time of error, , the setting maintenance notification is performed. As a result, even if the clear processing at the time of abnormality is executed, the setting maintenance notification will be performed by resetting the setting value set in the previous situation, and even if the clear processing at the time of abnormality is executed, It becomes possible to clearly show to the player that the setting value has not changed. By the way, since it is common to record the setting values of each pachinko machine 10 installed in the game hall, the setting value update processing after the execution of the clear processing at the time of abnormality so as to become the recorded setting values It is possible to execute

The condition for executing the setting value updating process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started may be different from the above embodiment. FIG. 89 is a flow chart showing another form of main processing. In the main process, steps S5501 to S5506 and steps S5508 to S5520 are the same as steps S5001 to S5019 of the main process (FIG. 84) in the above embodiment. On the other hand, in the main process, in step S5507, it is determined whether or not the operation handle of the shooting operation device 28 operated to shoot the game ball to the game area PA has been rotated from the initial rotation position. Then, the reset button 68c is pressed (step S5503: YES), the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON (step S5504: YES), and the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13. (step S5505: YES), the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 (step S5506: YES), and the operation handle of the shooting operation device 28 is rotated from the initial rotation position. If so (step S5507: YES), set value update processing (step S5520) is executed. As a result, in order to execute the setting value updating process when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, not only the setting key is inserted into the setting key inserting portion 68a and the ON operation is performed, It is necessary to start supplying operating power to the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the operating handle of the operating device 28 is rotated. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally changing the set value. It should be noted that in step S5507, instead of determining whether or not the operating handle of the firing operation device 28 has been rotated from the initial rotation position, it is determined whether or not the firing operation device 28 is being touched by the player. may be configured.

In addition, as a condition for executing the setting value update process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 and the outer Although both conditions are set such that the gaming machine body 12 is in an open state with respect to the frame 11, only one of these conditions may be set.

Further, as a condition for executing the setting value updating process when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the condition that the reset button 68c is pressed is set. However, the configuration may be such that the condition is not set.

Further, as a condition for executing the setting value updating process when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 in the state where the game ball is detected by the gate detection sensor 49a. A configuration in which the condition that power supply has started is also possible. As a result, in order to execute the setting value updating process when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, not only the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion portion 68a and the ON operation is performed, It is necessary to start the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 while the game balls are retained in the gate 35.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally changing the set value.

Further, the content of the operation for finalizing the set value in the set value update process may be different from that in the above embodiment. FIG. 90 is a flow chart showing another set value update process. In the set value update process, steps S5601 to S5602 and steps S5604 to S5614 are the same as steps S5101 to S5102 and steps S5104 to S5114 of the set value update process (FIG. 85) in the above embodiment. . On the other hand, in the setting value update process, in step S5603, it is not determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the outlet detection sensor 48a, but the ON signal is continuously output from the gate detection sensor 49a. It is determined whether or not the ON continuation period is equal to or longer than the end reference period (specifically, 5 seconds). If an affirmative determination is made in step S5603, the setting value being selected is determined, and the process proceeds to step S5609. According to this configuration, in order to fix the set value being selected, it is necessary to intentionally retain the game ball in the through gate 35 for the end reference period or more. A game ball stays in the through gate 35 for the end reference period or longer does not occur in a situation where a normal game is played. As a result, it is possible to make it so that the condition for fixing the set value being selected is not established or is difficult to be established in a situation where a normal game is being played. Moreover, even if the setting value update process is started due to fraud, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an operation for fixing the setting value being selected in the setting value update process.

Further, in the setting value updating process, the setting value being selected may be confirmed when the operation handle of the firing operation device 28 is rotated from the initial rotation position, and the shooting operation device 28 is touched by the player. A configuration may be adopted in which the set value being selected is determined when the

Further, in the setting value update process, when the special electric detection sensor 45a detects that a game ball has entered the special electric winning device 32 provided with an opening/closing member, the set value being selected may be determined. Well, it may be configured such that the set value being selected is determined when the second operation opening detection sensor 47a detects that a game ball has entered the second operation opening 34 provided with an opening/closing member. In this case, in order to fix the set value being selected, it is necessary to maintain the game ball after manually opening the target ball entry part, so that it is difficult to illegally change the set value. becomes possible.

Also, in the set value update process, selection is made based on detection of a game ball entering the second ball entering portion after detection of the game ball entering the first ball entering portion. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the set value inside is determined. In this case, in order to fix the set value being selected, it is necessary to enter the game ball into a plurality of ball entry sections by maintenance according to a predetermined order. becomes possible. In this case, both the first ball entry part and the second ball entry part are provided with opening and closing members so that the workability of regular work will not be extremely reduced. It becomes possible to

Further, in the setting value update process, by switching the setting key insertion part 68a from the ON state to the OFF state, the setting value being selected may be determined and the end condition of the setting value update process may be satisfied.

Further, in the setting value update process, the operation for updating the setting value by one step is not limited to the pressing operation of the update button 68b. It may be configured to be updated.

In addition, when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started in the state where the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON-operated by the setting key, When the front door frame 14 is not in an open state with respect to the frame 13 or when the game machine main body 12 is not in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11, the clear processing (step S5007) at the time of non-setting update is executed. There is no limitation, and a configuration may be adopted in which the clear processing is not executed at the time of non-setting update. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the clear processing at the time of non-setting update against the will of the manager of the game hall.

In addition, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started in a situation where the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is not ON-operated by the setting key, When the front door frame 14 is not in an open state with respect to the frame 13 or when the game machine main body 12 is not in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11, the clear processing (step S5007) at the time of non-setting update is executed. There is no limitation, and a configuration may be adopted in which the clear processing is not executed at the time of non-setting update. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally execute the clear processing at the time of non-setting update.

<Twenty-third Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the twenty-second embodiment in the processing configuration of the main processing. The configuration different from that of the twenty-second embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the twenty-second embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 91 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps S5701 to S5720 in the main processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, power-on wait processing is executed (step S5701). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The start of operation and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed during the execution period of the power-on wait process. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S5702).

After that, based on the detection result of the front door open sensor 95, it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 13 (step S5703). It is determined whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state (step S5704), and it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step S5705). If a negative determination is made in any of steps S5703 to S5705, the processing of steps S5706 to S5714 is executed. These steps S5706 to S5714 are the same as steps S5008 to S5016 of the main process (FIG. 84) in the twenty-second embodiment.

If affirmative determinations are made in all of steps S5703 to S5705, selection processing is executed (step S5715). In the selection process, either a situation in which the clear process is executed when the settings are not updated and the setting value update process is not executed, or a situation in which the setting value update process is executed while the clear process is executed when the settings are updated. A process of determining whether is based on the selection operation by the administrator of the game hall is executed. Specifically, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the state in which one of the above states is selected is switched to the state in which the other state is selected. Note that the selection operation may be performed by operating the reset button 68c, or may be performed by operating another operation unit. Further, when the user selects a situation in which the clearing process at the time of non-setting update is executed and the set value updating process is not executed, "O" is displayed on the first notification display device 69a and the second notification display device 69b is displayed. And when the third notification display device 69c is turned off and the setting update processing is executed along with the clearing process at the time of setting update, "O" is displayed on the second notification display device 69b. is displayed, and the first notification display device 69a and the third notification display device 69c are turned off. In addition, when the reset button 68c is continuously pressed for a fixed selection period (specifically, 10 seconds) or longer, the situation selected from among the above situations is confirmed as the current selection target. do.

Note that when the update button 68b is continuously pressed for a fixed selection period (specifically, 10 seconds) or more, the situation selected from among the above situations is confirmed as the current selection target. It may be configured such that when another operation unit is continuously pressed for a fixed selection period (specifically, 10 seconds) or more, the selected state among the above states is selected as the current selection. It is good also as a structure which determines as a target. Further, it may be configured such that, by rotating the operation handle of the firing operation device 28, the situation on the selected side among the above situations is determined as the current selection target.

In the selection process, if a situation in which the clear process at the time of non-setting update is executed and the setting value update process is not executed is confirmed as the current selection target (step S5716: NO), the clear process at the time of non-setting update is executed. (Step S5717). The processing contents of the clear processing at the time of non-setting update are the same as step S5007 of the main processing (FIG. 84) in the twenty-second embodiment.

In the selection process, if the situation in which the clear process at the time of setting update is executed and the setting value update process is executed as the current selection target (step S5716: YES), the setting value copy process is executed (step S5718), clear processing at the time of setting update is executed (step S5719), and setting value update processing is executed (step S5720). The processing contents of these steps S5718 to S5720 are the same as steps S5017 to S5019 of the main processing (FIG. 84) in the twenty-second embodiment.

According to the above configuration, even in a configuration in which the setting key insertion unit 68a is not provided, the clear processing is executed when the setting is not updated and the setting value update processing is not performed, and the clear processing is performed when the setting is updated. As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to select in which situation the set value update process is to be executed.

Also, not only when executing the setting value updating process but also when executing the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped in the state where the reset button 68c is being pressed. In addition to starting, it is necessary to open the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 and open the game machine body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 . As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally execute the clear processing at the time of non-setting update.

As a condition for executing the selection process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the front door frame 14 must be in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 and the outer frame 11, both conditions that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state are set, but only one of these conditions may be set.

In addition, as a condition for executing the selection process when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, a condition that the firing handle of the firing operation device 28 is rotated is added. It may be a configuration in which a condition that the shooting operation device 28 is being touched may be added, or a configuration in which a condition that a game ball is detected by the gate detection sensor 49a is added. good too.

<24th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the twenty-second embodiment in the processing configuration of the RAM monitoring process. The configuration different from that of the twenty-second embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the twenty-second embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 92 is a flow chart showing RAM monitoring processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S5801 to S5814 in the RAM monitoring processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, monitoring processing of the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S5801). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5401 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in step S5801 (step S5802: YES), the processing of steps S5805 to S5808 is executed.

If it is not determined in step S5801 that there is an abnormality (step S5802: NO), the stack area 222 for specific control is monitored (step S5803). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5403 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined at step S5803 that there is an abnormality (step S5804: YES), the processing from step S5805 to step S5808 is executed.

In details of the processing of steps S5805 to S5808, first, copy processing of setting values is executed (step S5805). In the copy process, the information of the setting value counter used for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, even if the information of the setting value counter is cleared to "0" in the abnormal clearing process (step S5806) executed after this, the pachinko machine 10 before the abnormal clearing process is executed It is possible to grasp the setting value of

After that, clear processing at the time of abnormality is executed (step S5806). In the error clearing process, the work area 221 for specific control except for the copy area is cleared to "0", and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". Initialization is performed after clearing to "0". On the other hand, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". That is, in the RAM monitoring process of this embodiment, when it is specified that an abnormality has occurred in either the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the specific control except for the copy area is performed. The work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". As a result, when there is a possibility that some kind of information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the process corresponding to the specific control is executed in that state. It is possible to prevent it from being lost. Even if an information error occurs in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". Triggered by information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control or stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". It is possible to prevent

Note that when the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", the return address information after execution of the RAM monitoring process is also erased. Therefore, when the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", after the process of step S5808 is completed, the predetermined program is uniquely returned to. Specifically, it is configured to return to the process of step S5013 in the main process (FIG. 22) univocally. However, the program that returns uniquely is not limited to step S5013, and may be step S5221 in timer interrupt processing (FIG. 86). When the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is also set to the address of the first storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, an abnormality command indicating that the clear processing at the time of abnormality has occurred is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S5807). Upon receiving the abnormal command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the forced clear, and outputs the sound "Forcibly cleared" from the speaker unit 54. In addition, the character image "Forcibly cleared" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control have been forcibly cleared.

Thereafter, set value update processing is executed (step S5808). The contents of the set value update process are the same as those in step S5412 in the RAM monitor process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment.

If it is determined that there is no abnormality in both steps S5801 and S5803 (steps S5802 and S5804: NO), the work area 223 for non-specific control is monitored (step S5809). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5405 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in step S5809 (step S5810: YES), the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is performed (step S5811). In this case, the normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high frequency support mode counter area 233, calculation result storage area 234, and management start flag are all cleared to "0". This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

On the other hand, in step S5811, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, even if an information abnormality occurs in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are " 0” can be prevented from being cleared.

In step S5811, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, the high frequency support mode counter area 233, and the calculation result storage area 234 are cleared to "0", but the management start flag is not cleared to "0". may be configured. In step S5811, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, the high frequency support mode counter area 233, and the management start flag are cleared to "0", but the calculation result storage area 234 is not cleared to "0". may be configured. In step S5811, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 are cleared to "0", but the calculation result storage area 234 and the management start flag are not cleared to "0". may be configured.

If a negative determination is made in step S5810 or if the processing of step S5811 is executed, the stack area 224 for non-specific control is monitored (step S5812). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5407 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in step S5812 (step S5813: YES), the stack area 224 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is performed (step S5814). This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

On the other hand, in step S5814, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, even if an information abnormality occurs in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control are " 0” can be prevented from being cleared.

According to the above configuration, when it is specified that an abnormality has occurred in either the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 221 for specific control except for the copy area is cleared to "0" and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". As a result, when there is a possibility that some kind of information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the process corresponding to the specific control is executed in that state. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Even if an information error occurs in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0" by the information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control. It becomes possible to do so.

Even if an information error occurs in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". This prevents the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control from being cleared to "0" by an information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control. becomes possible.

Even if an information error occurs in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". This prevents the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control from being cleared to "0" by the information abnormality in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. becomes possible.

When an information error occurs in the work area 221 for specific control, the work area 221 for specific control except for the copy area is cleared to "0", while the stack area 222 for specific control is set to " 0” may be configured not to be cleared.

Further, when an information abnormality occurs in the stack area 222 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", while the work area 221 for specific control is not cleared to "0". may be In this case, even if the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", the processing of steps S5805 to S5808 may not be executed.

<Twenty-Fifth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the twenty-second embodiment in the processing configuration for monitoring whether or not an information abnormality has occurred in each of the areas 221 to 224 of the main RAM 65 . The configuration different from that of the twenty-second embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the twenty-second embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 93 is a flow chart showing RAM monitoring processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S5901 to S5908 in the RAM monitoring processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, monitoring processing of the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S5901). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5401 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined at step S5901 that there is an abnormality (step S5902: YES), the processing from step S5905 to step S5908 is executed.

If it is not determined in step S5901 that there is an abnormality (step S5902: NO), the stack area 222 for specific control is monitored (step S5903). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5403 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined at step S5903 that there is an abnormality (step S5904: YES), the processing from step S5905 to step S5908 is executed.

In details of the processing of steps S5905 to S5908, first, copy processing of setting values is executed (step S5905). In the copy process, the information of the setting value counter used for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, even if the information of the set value counter is cleared to "0" in the abnormal clearing process (step S5906) executed after this, the pachinko machine 10 before the abnormal clearing process is executed It is possible to grasp the setting value of

After that, clear processing at the time of abnormality is executed (step S5906). In the error clearing process, the work area 221 for specific control except for the copy area is cleared to "0", and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". Initialization is performed after clearing to "0". On the other hand, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". That is, in the RAM monitoring process of this embodiment, when it is specified that an abnormality has occurred in either the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the specific control except for the copy area is performed. The work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". As a result, when there is a possibility that some kind of information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the process corresponding to the specific control is executed in that state. It is possible to prevent it from being lost. Even if an information error occurs in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". Triggered by information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control or stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". It is possible to prevent

After that, an abnormality command indicating that the clear processing at the time of abnormality has occurred is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S5907). By receiving the abnormal command, the audio light emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the forced clearing of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, and also causes the speaker unit 54 to emit light. output a voice saying "Forcible clear has been executed for specific control." Also, a character image saying "Forcible clearing has been executed for specific control" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp that the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control have been forcibly cleared.

Thereafter, set value update processing is executed (step S5908). The contents of the set value update process are the same as those in step S5412 in the RAM monitor process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment.

In the RAM monitoring process executed using the specific control program and the specific control data as described above, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are monitored for information abnormalities. However, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not monitored for information abnormality. The monitoring of information abnormalities in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control is a process corresponding to non-specific control in which a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control are used. is executed.

FIG. 94 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The management execution process is executed by reading out a subroutine program in the management process (FIG. 70) as in the fifteenth embodiment. Further, the processing of steps S6001 to S6016 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control.

In steps S6001 to S6008 and steps S6010 to S6016, the same processes as steps S3901 to S3915 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment are executed. Further, in step S6009, another monitoring process is executed. When executing the separate monitoring process, a subroutine program corresponding to the separate monitoring process set in the non-specific control program is executed. Information for specifying the return address of the management execution process later is written in the non-specific control stack area 224 by the push instruction. Then, when the separate monitoring process ends, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 95 is a flow chart showing another monitoring process. Note that the processes of steps S6101 to S6108 in the separate monitoring process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control.

First, monitoring processing of the work area 223 for non-specific control is executed (step S6101). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5405 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in step S6101 (step S6102: YES), the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0" and initial setting is performed (step S6103). In this case, the normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high frequency support mode counter area 233, calculation result storage area 234, and management start flag are all cleared to "0". This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

On the other hand, in step S6103, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, even if an information abnormality occurs in the work area 223 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are " 0” can be prevented from being cleared.

In step S6103, the normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high frequency support mode counter area 233, and calculation result storage area 234 are cleared to "0", but the management start flag is not cleared to "0". may be configured. In step S6103, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, the high frequency support mode counter area 233, and the management start flag are cleared to "0", but the calculation result storage area 234 is not cleared to "0". may be configured. In step S6103, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 are cleared to "0", but the calculation result storage area 234 and the management start flag are not cleared to "0". may be configured.

After that, clear notification processing is executed (step S6104). In the clear notification process, a command indicating that the non-specific control work area 223 has been cleared to "0" is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the command, the audio light emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the forced clearing of the work area 223 for non-specific control, and also outputs “History information is forcibly cleared” from the speaker unit 54. It outputs a sound saying "I'm sorry. In addition, the character image "history information is forcibly cleared" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the notification is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. The notification end operation may be, for example, pressing the update button 68b or pressing the reset button 68c. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the work area 223 for non-specific control has been forcibly cleared.

If a negative determination is made in step S6102 or if the process of step S6104 is executed, the process of monitoring the stack area 224 for non-specific control is executed (step S6105). The content of the monitoring process is the same as step S5407 of the RAM monitoring process (FIG. 88) in the twenty-second embodiment. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in step S6105 (step S6106: YES), the stack area 224 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is performed (step S6107). This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

On the other hand, in step S6107, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". As a result, even if an information abnormality occurs in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control are " 0” can be prevented from being cleared.

After that, clear notification processing is executed (step S6108). In the clear notification process, a command indicating that the non-specific control stack area 224 has been cleared to "0" is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the command, the audio light emission control device 81 causes the display light emitting unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the forced clearing of the stack area 224 for non-specific control, and also outputs from the speaker unit 54, "The stack for non-specific control is Forced clear." is output. In addition, the symbol display device 41 is made to display a character image saying "Unspecified control stack is forcibly cleared." These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. As the notification end operation, for example, the update button 68b may be pressed, or the reset button 68c may be pressed. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the stack area 224 for non-specific control has been forcibly cleared.

When the non-specific control stack area 224 is forcibly cleared, the address of the program in step S6010 in the management execution process (FIG. 94) is uniquely set as return address information after execution of the separate monitoring process. . As a result, even if the non-specific control stack area 224 is forcibly cleared, it is possible to return to the original program to be returned in the management execution process. When the stack area 224 for non-specific control is forcibly cleared, the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is also set to the address of the first storage area in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

According to the above configuration, the monitoring of whether or not an information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control is executed in the process corresponding to the specific control in the main CPU 63. Monitoring of whether or not an information abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control is executed in the process corresponding to the non-specific control in the main CPU 63 . As a result, not only are the areas 221 to 224 of the main RAM 65 to be used clearly distinguished between the processing corresponding to the specific control and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control, but also the areas of the main RAM 65 to be monitored are clearly distinguished. 221 to 224 can also be clearly distinguished.

In addition, when the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0", the information of various registers of the main side CPU 63 used in the processing corresponding to the specific control is stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control. The saved information is also cleared to "0". In this case, even if the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed and the processing corresponding to the specific control is resumed, there is a possibility that the state before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started cannot be restored. Therefore, when the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0", the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control may also be cleared to "0". Also, in this configuration, the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0", so when returning from processing corresponding to non-specific control to processing corresponding to specific control, The setting value update process may be executed first as the corresponding process.

<26th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the twentieth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing. The configuration that is different from the twentieth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the twentieth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 96 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S6201 to S6219 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S6201). This prevents timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which is processing corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of management execution processing, which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, which will be described later. becomes possible.

After that, as "LD HL, SP", the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is overwritten in the HL register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6202). In this case, the amount of information in the stack pointer is 16 bits, and the amount of information in each of the H and L registers is 8 bits. , and continuous 8-bit information from the lower side of the stack pointer is overwritten in the L register.

After that, as "LD (HL), 0", a 1-byte storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer stored in the HL register of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control is set to "0" by the load instruction. Clear (step S6203). Note that the HL register of the main CPU 63 has been overwritten with the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in step S6202, and the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 has not been updated until the process of step S6203 is executed. Since this has not been done, in step S6203, the 1-byte storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0".

After that, as "LD SP, SP-1", the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the storage area to be written in the next order in the stack area 222 for specific control by the load instruction. (Step S6204). When the stack area 222 for specific control is used, the information to be stored is stored from the storage area of the last address in the stack area 222 for specific control. The storage area of the storage destination is changed toward the first address side in the stack area 222 of . Therefore, in step S6204, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address corresponding to the storage area with the smaller address by one in the stack area 222 for specific control. By executing the processing of step S6204, the storage area next in order to the storage area cleared to "0" in step S6203 is set as the storage target of information by the next push command, and in step S6203 The storage area cleared to "0" is set as the information read target by the next pop command.

After that, as "LD WA, 0", the WA register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6205). Also, as "LD BC, 0", the BC register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6206). Also, as "LD DE, 0", the DE register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6207). Also, as "LD HL, 0", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6208). Also, as "LD IX, 0", the IX register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6209). Also, as "LD IY, 0", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6210).

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the flag registers. In this case, in steps S6205 to S6210, the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register, which are some of these various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers, are Clear "0". These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register are registers used in management execution processing (step S6212), which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By clearing such registers to "0" prior to execution of management execution processing (step S6212), which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, the state of these registers can be changed before processing corresponding to non-specific control is started. In addition, the state immediately after the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 can be obtained.

In addition, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register before the processing corresponding to non-specific control is started is This information is unnecessary for the processing corresponding to the specific control. Therefore, even if the information in these registers is cleared to "0" without being saved, no problem occurs in the processing corresponding to the specific control that is returned after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

After that, as "POP PSW", information is read from the storage area in the order of writing immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by the pop instruction, The flag register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the read information (step S6211). The information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 immediately before the pop instruction in step S6211 is executed is the storage area in the next writing order with respect to the storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control cleared to "0" in step S6203. It is information corresponding to Therefore, the storage area in the write order that is immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the specific control stack area 222 becomes the storage area cleared to "0" in step S6203. . By overwriting the flag register of the main CPU 63 with the information read from this storage area, the flag register is cleared to "0". One storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control has an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte), and the flag register of the main side CPU 63 also has an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte). . By clearing the flag register to "0" prior to execution of the management execution process (step S6212), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the state of the flag register is set to "0" before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

After that, the management execution processing is started by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution processing set in the non-specific control program (step S6212). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push instruction. Then, when the management execution processing is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for management processing indicated by the return address is returned to.

The contents of the management execution process are the same as those of the management execution process (FIG. 82) in the twentieth embodiment. Therefore, after the check process is completed in the management execution process, the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are cleared to "0". As a result, these registers are cleared to "0" prior to returning from the processing corresponding to the non-specific control to the processing corresponding to the specific control. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

When returning to the management processing program after executing the management execution processing, processing for clearing the flag register of the main side CPU 63 to "0" is executed. Specifically, first, as "PUSH HL", information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S6213). After the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the information corresponding to the storage area in the order of writing next to the storage area where the information of the HL register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Become.

Thereafter, as "LD HL, SP", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6214). In this case, the amount of information in the stack pointer is 16 bits, and the amount of information in each of the H and L registers is 8 bits. , and continuous 8-bit information from the lower side of the stack pointer is overwritten in the L register.

After that, as "LD (HL), 0", a 1-byte storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer stored in the HL register of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control is set to "0" by the load instruction. Clear (step S6215). Note that the HL register of the main CPU 63 has been overwritten with the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in step S6214, and the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 has not been updated until the process of step S6215 is executed. Since this has not been done, in step S6215, the 1-byte storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0".

After that, as "LD SP, SP-1", the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the next write target storage area in the specific control stack area 222 by the load instruction. (Step S6216). When the stack area 222 for specific control is used, the information to be stored is stored from the storage area of the last address in the stack area 222 for specific control. The storage area of the storage destination is changed toward the first address side in the stack area 222 of . Therefore, in step S6216, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address corresponding to the storage area with the smaller address by one in the stack area 222 for specific control. By executing the processing of step S6216, the storage area next in order to the storage area cleared to "0" in step S6215 is set as the storage target of information by the next push command, and in step S6215 The storage area cleared to "0" is set as an information read target by the next pop command.

After that, as "POP PSW", information is read from the storage area in the order of writing immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by the pop instruction, The flag register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the read information (step S6217). The information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 immediately before the pop instruction in step S6217 is executed is the storage area in the next writing order with respect to the storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control cleared to "0" in step S6215. It is information corresponding to Therefore, in the stack area 222 for specific control, the storage area in the order of writing immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" in step S6215. It becomes a storage area in the stack area 222 . By overwriting the flag register of the main CPU 63 with the information read from this storage area, the flag register is cleared to "0". One storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control has an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte), and the flag register of the main side CPU 63 also has an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte). . By clearing the flag register to "0" after the execution of the management execution process (step S6212), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the state of the flag register is set to "0" after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the is started. Further, when the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area one ahead in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "POP HL", the information in the HL register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6213 is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63 by a pop instruction (step S6218). Since the HL register is cleared to "0" immediately before the management execution process (step S6212) ends, the information cleared to "0" is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6213. At the same time, in step S6218, the information cleared to "0" is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63, resulting in a state in which the HL register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0". Further, when the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S6219). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

According to the above configuration, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects described in the twentieth embodiment.

It is configured to clear the flag register of the main side CPU 63 to "0" when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started from the situation where the process corresponding to the specific control is being executed. As a result, there is no need to save the information of the flag register used in the process corresponding to the specific control in the main RAM 65 when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed. Therefore, there is no need to secure a capacity for saving the information.

The flag register of the main side CPU 63 is also cleared to "0" when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is returned to the process corresponding to the specific control. As a result, when returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control, it is possible to restore the state of the flag register to the state immediately before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

The state in which the flag register is cleared to "0" is the state when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration for setting the flag register to a predetermined state when starting the process corresponding to the non-specific control and when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control.

The information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started is the information that is not used in the process corresponding to the specific control after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is finished. As a result, even if the flag register is cleared to "0" when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started, the processing corresponding to the specific control after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. It is possible to avoid affecting it.

A predetermined storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0", and the flag register is overwritten with information in the storage area cleared to "0" by a pop instruction, thereby clearing the flag register to "0". Configuration. This makes it possible to clear the flag register to "0" even in a configuration in which direct clearing of the flag register to "0" by a load instruction is regulated.

Instead of clearing the flag register to "0", the flag register may be initialized. That is, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the flag register of the main CPU 63 is temporarily cleared to "0" and then information is set so as to be in the initial state. In S6204 and S6211, the flag register may be set so as to be in this initial state. In this case, by configuring the flag register to be set to the initial state in steps S6213 to S6218 as well, when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, the state of the flag register is changed to the non-specific control. It is possible to return to the state immediately before the processing corresponding to is started.

Further, in steps S6202 to S6204 and S6211, instead of clearing the flag register of the main CPU 63 to "0", it is possible to set "1" to all the flag registers. In this case, by setting "1" to all the flag registers in steps S6213 to S6218 as well, when returning to the processing corresponding to the specific control, the state of the flag register is changed to the processing corresponding to the non-specific control. It is possible to return to the state immediately before being done.

Further, instead of the processing of steps S6202 to S6204 and step S6211, the flag register of the main side CPU 63 may be directly cleared to "0" by the load instruction as "LD PSW, 0". Further, instead of the processing of steps S6213 to S6218, the flag register of the main side CPU 63 may be directly cleared to "0" by the load instruction as "LD PSW, 0".

Further, instead of executing the processing of steps S6213 and S6218, a configuration may be used in which the HL register is cleared to "0" by a load instruction as "LD HL, 0". Even in this case, it is possible to restore the state of the HL register to the state immediately before execution of the management execution process, which is the process corresponding to non-specific control.

Further, instead of the configuration in which the process of clearing the flag register to "0" is executed in the process corresponding to the specific control, it may be configured to be executed in the process corresponding to the non-specific control.

<27th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the twentieth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing. The configuration different from that of the twentieth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the twentieth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 97 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S6301 to S6323 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S6301). This prevents the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which corresponds to the specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of the management execution processing (described later), which corresponds to the non-specific control. becomes possible.

After that, as "PUSH AF", each of the information of the A register and the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 is stored corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The area and the storage area are saved in the next storage area in the order of writing (step S6302). Since the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the A register and the information of the flag register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP HL", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the A register and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6302 by a pop instruction (step S6303). . In this case, the information in the A register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is transferred to the L register of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. The H register and L register of the main side CPU 63 each have an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte). When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "LD A, 0", the A register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6304). Then, as "LD L, A", the information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten in the L register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6305). The information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63 (step S6306). Since the A register has been cleared to "0" in step S6304, the L and H registers are cleared to "0" by overwriting the information in the A register to the L and H registers. becomes.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register (that is, the H register and the L register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and in the next storage area in the writing order for the storage area (step S6307). Since the H register and L register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the H register and the information of the L register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "LD BC, 0", the BC register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6308). Also, as "LD DE, 0", the DE register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6309). Also, as "LD IX, 0", the IX register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6310). Also, as "LD IY, 0", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6311).

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the flag registers. In this case, in steps S6308 to S6311, the BC register, DE register, IX register and IY register, which are some of these general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers and index registers, are cleared to "0". Also, the HL register is cleared to "0" in steps S6305 and S6306. These BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are registers used in management execution processing (step S6313) which is processing corresponding to non-specific control. By clearing such registers to "0" prior to execution of management execution processing (step S6313), which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, the states of these registers are changed to zero before processing corresponding to non-specific control is started. In addition, the state immediately after the start of supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 can be obtained.

In addition, each information of the BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started is used for the specific control after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. This information is unnecessary for the corresponding processing. Therefore, even if the information in these registers is cleared to "0" without being saved, no problem occurs in the processing corresponding to the specific control that is returned after the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed.

After that, as "POP AF", the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 are overwritten with the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6307 by the pop instruction ( step S6312). In this case, the information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the A register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. Since both the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control are all "0" information, the A register of the main CPU 63 is The flag register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" as well as being cleared to "0". As a result, it is possible to change the state of the flag register to the state immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started before the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, the management execution processing is started by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution processing set in the non-specific control program (step S6313). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push command. Then, when the management execution processing is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for management processing indicated by the return address is returned to.

After the check process is completed in the management execution process, the BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are cleared to "0". As a result, these registers are cleared to "0" prior to returning from the processing corresponding to the non-specific control to the processing corresponding to the specific control. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

When returning to the management processing program after executing the management execution processing, processing for clearing the flag register of the main side CPU 63 to "0" is executed. Specifically, first, as "PUSH HL", information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S6314). After the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the information corresponding to the storage area in the order of writing next to the storage area where the information of the HL register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Become.

After that, as "PUSH AF", the information of the A register and the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 are stored corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The area and the storage area are saved in the next storage area in the order of writing (step S6315). Since the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the A register and the information of the flag register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP HL", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the A register and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6315 by a pop instruction (step S6316). . In this case, the information in the A register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is transferred to the L register of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. The H register and L register of the main side CPU 63 each have an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte). When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "LD A, 0", the A register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" by the load instruction (step S6317). Then, as "LD L, A", the information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten in the L register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6318). The information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63 (step S6319). Since the A register has been cleared to "0" in step S6317, the L and H registers are cleared to "0" by overwriting the information in the A register to the L and H registers. becomes.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register (that is, the H register and the L register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and the next storage area in the writing order for the storage area (step S6320). Since the H register and L register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the H register and the information of the L register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP AF", the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 are overwritten with the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6320 by the pop instruction ( step S6321). In this case, the information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the A register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. Since the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control are all "0" information, the A register of the main CPU 63 is The flag register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" as well as being cleared to "0". By clearing the flag register to "0" after the execution of the management execution process (step S6313), which is the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the state of the flag register is set to "0" after the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. It is possible to enter the state immediately after the supply of operating power to the is started. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "POP HL", the information in the HL register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6314 is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63 by a pop instruction (step S6322). Since the HL register is cleared to "0" immediately before the management execution process (step S6313) ends, the information cleared to "0" is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6314. At the same time, in step S6322, the information cleared to "0" is returned to the HL register of the main side CPU 63, so that the HL register of the main side CPU 63 is cleared to "0" as a result. Also, when the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S6323). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to clear the flag register of the main CPU 63 to "0" without executing the process of clearing the predetermined storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control to "0" by the load instruction. becomes. As a result, the flag register of the main CPU 63 can be cleared to "0" even in a configuration in which it is regulated to clear "0" to a predetermined storage area in the stack area 222 for specific control by a load instruction. becomes possible.

Instead of clearing the flag register to "0", the flag register may be initialized. That is, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the flag register of the main CPU 63 is once cleared to "0" and then information is set so as to be in the initial state. In steps S6307 and S6312, the flag register may be set so as to be in this initial state. In this case, by configuring the flag register to be set to the initial state in steps S6314 to S6322 as well, when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, the state of the flag register is changed to the non-specific control. It is possible to return to the state immediately before the processing corresponding to is started.

Further, in steps S6302 to S6307 and step S6312, instead of clearing the flag register of the main CPU 63 to "0", the flag register may be set to "1". In this case, by setting "1" to all flag registers in steps S6314 to S6322 as well, when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, the state of the flag register is changed to the process corresponding to the non-specific control. It is possible to return to the state immediately before being done.

Alternatively, the processing of steps S6302 and S6303 may not be executed. In this case, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration.

Alternatively, the processing of steps S6315 and S6316 may not be executed. In this case, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration.

Further, instead of the configuration for executing the processing of steps S6302 to S6306, as "LD HL, 0", after the HL register is cleared to "0" by the load instruction, the HL register cleared to "0" is pushed. After saving to the stack area 222 for specific control by the pop instruction, the saved information may be returned to the AF register to clear the flag register of the main CPU 63 to "0".

Further, instead of the configuration in which the processing for clearing the flag register to "0" is executed in the processing corresponding to the specific control, it may be configured to be executed in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

<28th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing. The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 98 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S6401 to S6416 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S6401). This prevents timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which is processing corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of management execution processing, which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, which will be described later. becomes possible.

After that, as "PUSH WA", the information of the WA register (that is, the W register and the A register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and in the next storage area in the write order for the storage area (step S6402). Since the W register and A register of the main side CPU 63 each have an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the W register and A register are individually saved in two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD A, PSW", the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6403). In this case, both the flag register and the A register have an information amount of 8 bits (1 byte). Then, as "LD (_FGBUF), A", the information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the FG buffer set in the specific control work area 221 by the load instruction (step S6404). Since the A register is overwritten with the information of the flag register in step S6403, the information of the flag register is saved in the work area 221 for specific control by executing step S6404.

Thereafter, as "POP WA", the information in the WA register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6402 is returned to the WA register of the main CPU 63 by a pop instruction (step S6405). As a result, even if the A register is used to save the information in the flag register to the specific control work area 221, the state of the A register can be restored to the state before the save. Become. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution processing set in the non-specific control program, the management execution processing is started (step S6406). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push command. Then, when the management execution processing is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for management processing indicated by the return address is returned to.

The contents of the management execution process are the same as those of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment. Therefore, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the non-specific control work area 223 before the check processing is started in the management execution processing. WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 are stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control after the check processing is completed in the management execution processing. is returned to As a result, the states of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 can be made the same before and after the check processing.

However, it is not limited to this, and the processing contents of the management execution processing may be the same as the management execution processing (FIG. 78) in the seventeenth embodiment. (FIG. 79), or the same configuration as the management execution process (FIG. 80) in the nineteenth embodiment.

When returning to the management processing program after executing the management execution processing, a processing for returning the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the state before the management execution processing is executed is executed. Specifically, first, as "PUSH HL", the information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S6407). After the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the information corresponding to the storage area in the order of writing next to the storage area where the information of the HL register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Become.

After that, as "PUSH WA", the information in the WA register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S6408). After the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the information corresponding to the storage area of the next writing order with respect to the storage area where the information of the WA register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Become.

Thereafter, as "LD HL, SP", the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is overwritten in the HL register of the main side CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6409). In this case, the amount of information in the stack pointer is 16 bits, and the amount of information in each of the H and L registers is 8 bits. , and continuous 8-bit information from the lower side of the stack pointer is overwritten in the L register.

After that, as "LD A, (_FGBUF)", the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information of the flag register saved in the FG buffer in the work area 221 for specific control in step S6406 by the load instruction (step S6410). Then, as "LD (HL), A", a load instruction causes the main side The information in the A register of the CPU 63 is stored (step S6411). As a result, the information of the flag register saved in the FG buffer in the work area 221 for specific control in step S6404 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "LD SP, SP-1", the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address of the next write target storage area in the specific control stack area 222 by the load instruction. (Step S6412). When the stack area 222 for specific control is used, the information to be stored is stored from the storage area of the last address in the stack area 222 for specific control. The storage area of the storage destination is changed toward the first address side in the stack area 222 of . Therefore, in step S6412, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information of the address corresponding to the storage area with the smaller address by one in the stack area 222 for specific control. By executing the processing of step S6412, the storage area next in order to the storage area in which the information of the A register was saved in step S6411 is set as the storage target of the information by the next push instruction, and step In S6411, the storage area from which the information in the A register was saved is set as the information read target by the next pop instruction.

After that, as "POP PSW", information is read from the storage area in the order of writing immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by the pop instruction, The flag register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the read information (step S6413). The information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 immediately before the pop instruction in step S6413 is executed is the information corresponding to the storage area in the next writing order with respect to the storage area where the information of the A register was saved in step S6411. It's becoming Therefore, in the stack area 222 for specific control, the storage area in the order of writing immediately before the storage area corresponding to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the memory where the information of the A register was saved in step S6411. area. By overwriting the flag register of the main CPU 63 with the information read from this storage area, the information of the flag register saved in the FG buffer in the work area 221 for specific control in step S6404 becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. It will be returned to the register. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area one ahead in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "POP WA", the information in the WA register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6408 is returned to the WA register of the main CPU 63 by a pop instruction (step S6414). When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control. Also, as "POP HL", the information in the HL register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6407 is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63 by the pop instruction (step S6415). When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S6416). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

According to the above configuration, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started from the situation where the process corresponding to the specific control is being executed, the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 is transferred to the stack area 222 for the specific control instead of the stack area 222 It is possible to save to the work area 221 for specific control. When the process corresponding to the specific control is restored from the state in which the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed, the information of the flag register saved in the work area 221 for specific control becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. Returned to register. As a result, information can be returned to the flag register of the main CPU 63 from the storage area of the work area 221 for specific control specified on the program without referring to the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63. Even if the information in the stack pointer of the side CPU 63 has been rewritten due to noise or the like, the information can be restored to the flag register of the main side CPU 63 .

Further, the processing for saving the information of the flag register to the main RAM 65 may be configured to be executed by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control instead of the processing corresponding to the specific control. Further, instead of the configuration in which the processing for restoring the flag register information saved in the main RAM 65 to the flag register of the main CPU 63 is executed in the processing corresponding to the specific control, the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is performed. It may be configured to be executed.

<29th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration of management processing. The configuration different from that of the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 99 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S6501 to S6519 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), interrupt prohibition is set (step S6501). This prevents timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69), which is processing corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of management execution processing, which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, which will be described later. becomes possible.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register (that is, the H register and the L register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and in the next storage area in the writing order for the storage area (step S6502). Since the H register and L register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the H register and L register is individually saved in two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "PUSH AF", each of the information of the A register and the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 is stored corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The area and the storage area are saved in the next storage area in the order of writing (step S6503). Since the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the A register and the information of the flag register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP HL", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the A register and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6503 by a pop instruction (step S6504). . In this case, the information in the A register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is transferred to the L register of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD A, L", the A register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the L register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6505). Since the L register has been overwritten with the flag register information of the main CPU 63 in step S6504, by overwriting the A register with the L register information, the A register is overwritten with the flag register information. Become. Then, as "LD (_FGBUF), A", the information in the A register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the FG buffer set in the work area 221 for specific control by the load instruction (step S6506). Since the A register is overwritten with the information of the flag register in step S6505, the information of the flag register is saved in the work area 221 for specific control by executing step S6506.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register (that is, the H register and the L register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and in the next storage area in the writing order for the storage area (step S6507). In this case, since the HL register has been overwritten with the information of the A register and the information of the flag register in step S6504, the information of the A register and the information of the flag register are saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6507. I let you. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP AF", the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 are overwritten with the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6507 by the pop instruction ( step S6508). In this case, the information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the A register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. The information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is the information in the A register at the time of step S6503, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is the flag at the time of step S6503. This is register information. Therefore, by executing the process of step S6508, the states of the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 are restored to the states at the time of step S6503. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "POP HL", the information in the HL register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6502 is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63 by a pop instruction (step S6509). As a result, the state of the HL register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the state at the time of step S6502. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, the management execution processing is started by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution processing set in the non-specific control program (step S6510). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push instruction. Then, when the management execution process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program for the management process indicated by the return address is returned to.

In the management execution process, each information of the BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the non-specific control work area 223 before the check process is started. Each piece of information saved in the non-specific control work area 223 is returned to the BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63 after the check process is completed in the management execution process. As a result, the states of the BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register of the main CPU 63 can be made the same before and after the check processing.

However, it is not limited to this, and the processing contents of the management execution processing may be the same as the management execution processing (FIG. 78) in the seventeenth embodiment. (FIG. 79), or the same configuration as the management execution process (FIG. 80) in the nineteenth embodiment.

When returning to the program for management processing after execution of the management execution processing, processing for returning the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 to the state before the management execution processing is executed is executed. Specifically, first, as "PUSH HL", information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S6511). After the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is the information corresponding to the storage area in the order of writing next to the storage area where the information of the HL register is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Become.

After that, as "PUSH AF", each of the information of the A register and the information of the flag register of the main CPU 63 is stored corresponding to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The area and the storage area are saved in the next storage area in the order of writing (step S6512). Since the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 each have an amount of information of 8 bits (1 byte), the information of the A register and the information of the flag register are separately stored for two storage areas with consecutive addresses. be evacuated. When the push instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places later in the write order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "POP HL", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the A register and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6512 by a pop instruction (step S6513). . In this case, the information in the A register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the H register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is transferred to the L register of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, as "LD A, (_FGBUF)", the information of the flag register at the time of step S6503, which was saved in the FG buffer in the work area 221 for specific control in step S6506 by the load instruction, is transferred to the A register of the main CPU 63. (step S6514). Then, as "LD L, A", the L register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information in the A register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction (step S6515). Since the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 at the time of step S6503 has been restored to the A register in step S6514, by overwriting the information in the A register on the L register, The information in the flag register is overwritten.

After that, as "PUSH HL", the information of the HL register (that is, the H register and the L register) of the main CPU 63 is made to correspond to the information of the current stack pointer of the main CPU 63 in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. The data is saved in the storage area and in the next storage area in the writing order for the storage area (step S6516). In this case, since the information in the A register at the time of step S6512 was overwritten in the H register in step S6513, the information in the A register was saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6516. Become. Also, since the L register is overwritten with the flag register information at step S6503 in step S6515, the flag register information is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6516.

After that, as "POP AF", the A register and flag register of the main CPU 63 are overwritten with the information of the H register and the information of the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6516 by the pop instruction ( step S6517). In this case, the information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is overwritten in the A register of the main CPU 63, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control becomes the flag of the main CPU 63. overwritten in the register. The information in the H register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is the information in the A register at the time of step S6512, and the information in the L register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is the flag at the time of step S6503. This is register information. Therefore, by executing the process of step S6517, the state of the A register of the main CPU 63 returns to the state of step S6512, and the state of the flag register returns to the state at the time of step S6503.

Incidentally, the A register of the main side CPU 63 is not used in the management execution process. Therefore, the state of the A register at step S6512 is the state of the A register at step S6508, and the state of the A register at step S6508 is the state of the A register at step S6503. Therefore, by executing the process of step S6517, the states of the A register and the flag register of the main CPU 63 are restored to the states at the time of step S6503. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "POP HL", the information in the HL register saved in the stack area 222 for specific control in step S6511 is returned to the HL register of the main CPU 63 by a pop instruction (step S6518). As a result, the state of the HL register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the state at the time of step S6511. When the pop instruction is executed, the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is updated to the information corresponding to the storage area two places earlier in the writing order in the stack area 222 for specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 69) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S6519). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

According to the above configuration, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 can be directly overwritten from the flag register of the main CPU 63 to another register of the main CPU 63 by the load instruction. can be saved in the work area 221 for specific control.

It should be noted that the information in the flag register was overwritten by the load instruction as "LD (_FGBUF), L" after executing the processing of step S6504 instead of executing the processing of steps S6505 to S6508. By saving the information in the L register to the FG buffer, the information in the flag register may be saved in the work area 221 for specific control.

In addition, without executing the processing of steps S6514 and S6515, instead, after executing the processing of step S6513, as "L L, (_FGBUF)", a work area for specific control is loaded by a load instruction. The information of the flag register saved in 221 may be overwritten in the L register.

Further, the processing for saving the information of the flag register to the main RAM 65 may be configured to be executed by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control instead of the processing corresponding to the specific control. Further, instead of the configuration in which the processing for restoring the flag register information saved in the main RAM 65 to the flag register of the main CPU 63 is executed in the processing corresponding to the specific control, the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is performed. It may be configured to be executed.

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This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 100 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps S6601 to S6621 in the main processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, power-on wait processing is executed (step S6601). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The start of operation and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed during the execution period of the power-on wait process. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S6602).

After that, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S6603). If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S6603: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S6604).

Any method can be used to calculate the checksum, but for example, a method of adding all numerical values in the storage area to be used for checksum calculation can be used. This checksum calculation method is the same calculation method as the checksum calculation method in the power failure processing described later. The checksum calculated in the power failure processing described later is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. are excluded from the storage areas to be operated upon.

That is, when calculating the checksum, part of the storage areas in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are subject to calculation. In the storage area to be operated, the checksum is calculated in the power failure processing when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped, and then the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is resumed and the process of step S6604 is executed. It is a storage area in which information is basically not rewritten when power supply such as backup power to the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control is continued until the work area 221 for specific control and stack area 222 for specific control are rewritten. Therefore, the information in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control is not changed from when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped to when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is restarted. In this case, the checksums for the specific control work area 221 and the specific control stack area 222 are the same as immediately before the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped. In addition, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating this checksum, an area (specifically, a setting value counter )It is included.

After that, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area for specific control calculated in the power failure processing executed immediately before the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped and stored in the work area 221 for specific control 222 is read from the specific control work area 221, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated in step S6604 (step S6605). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S6606).

Here, power failure information storage processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 101 . The power failure information storage process is executed in step S6801 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103) described later.

In the power failure information storage process, first, information of "10", which is the number of repetition times information for the power failure signal, is set in the repetition counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step S6701), and the work area for specific control is set. 221 is cleared to "0" (step S6702).

After that, the process of reading the power failure signal information received at the input port of the MPU 62 is executed (step S6703). In this case, when a power failure signal (low level power failure signal) corresponding to no power failure has been received, information "0" is stored as non-power failure information in the input port. When a power failure signal (HI level power failure signal) corresponding to power failure has been received, information "1" is stored in the input port as power failure occurrence information. In step S6703, a process of reading the power failure signal information into the register of the main CPU 63 is executed.

If the power failure signal information read in step S6703 corresponds to the occurrence of power failure (power failure) (step S6704: YES), 1 is added to the numerical information of the power failure detection counter (step S6705). If a negative determination is made in step S6704 or if the process of step S6705 is executed, 1 is subtracted from the numerical information of the repetition counter (step S6706). Then, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the repetition counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (step S6707). If a negative determination is made in step S6707, the process returns to step S6703 to repeat the processing of steps S6703 to S6706. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S6707, the process proceeds to step S6708.

In step S6708, it is determined whether or not the current numerical information of the power failure detection counter is greater than or equal to the trigger reference number corresponding to the occurrence of power failure. If it is less than the trigger reference number of times, the power failure information storage processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is equal to or greater than the trigger reference number of times, power failure processing of steps S6709 to S6712 is executed.

Specifically, first, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S6709). As a result, when the power failure processing is normally executed and information is stored and retained in the main RAM 65 normally, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is restarted, the specific control "1" is set to the power failure flag in the work area 221 of .

Thereafter, a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S6710). In this case, the storage areas in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, which are subject to calculation when calculating the checksum, are subject to checksum calculation in step S6604 of the main process (FIG. 100). It is the same as the storage area in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. In addition, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating this checksum, an area (specifically, a setting value counter )It is included. Then, the calculated checksum is stored in a storage area for storing the checksum in the work area 221 for specific control and excluded from checksum calculation targets.

After that, all output port information in the register of the main CPU 63 is set to "0" (step S6711), and access to the main RAM 65 is prohibited (step S6712). Then, the infinite loop continues until the power supply is completely cut off and processing cannot be executed.

By executing the power failure information storage process as the first process of the timer interrupt process, it is not necessary to execute the timer interrupt process from the middle after the power is restored. This eliminates the need to store the address of the process being executed at the time of power failure in the main RAM 65 as stack information, making it possible to reduce the processing load of the process at the time of power failure.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 100), if a negative determination is made in step S6603 or step S6606, clear processing during non-setting update is executed (step S6607). In the clear processing at the time of non-setting update, except for the area (specifically the setting value counter) where the information of the setting value indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for specific control, the specific control The work area 221 for is cleared to "0" and initialization is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. In addition, in the clear processing at the time of non-setting update, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the various registers of the main side CPU 63 are also cleared to "0", and then the initial setting is executed.

On the other hand, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0" in the clear processing at the time of non-setting update. As a result, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are set to "0" even if the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not executed normally. It is possible to prevent it from being cleared. Even if an abnormality occurs in the checksum of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". It is possible to prevent it from being done.

If a negative determination is made in step S6603 or step S6606, after executing the clear processing at the time of non-setting update in step S6607, the value of the setting value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is checked to confirm the value of the pachinko machine. 10 is normal or not (step S6608). Specifically, if the set value set in the set value counter is one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and if it is "0" or 7 or more, it is abnormal. Determine that there is. If the set value is abnormal (step S6608: NO), the processing for newly setting the set value (steps S6619 to S6621) to be described later is executed. As a result, it is possible to monitor whether or not the setting value is normal even when a negative determination is made in step S6603 or step S6606 and the clearing process (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update is executed. In addition, when the set value is abnormal, it is possible to reset the set value.

If the setting value is normal (step S6608: YES), power-on setting processing is executed (step S6609). In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the work area 221 for specific control such as initialization of a power failure flag is set to an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current game state is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 .

Although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, generation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited at the stage when the main processing is started. The state in which the generation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited is canceled at the timing before the processing of step S6609 is completed and the processing of step S6610 is executed, and execution of the timer interrupt processing is permitted. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the power-on setting process of step S6609 is completed, and the timer interrupt process is not executed until the stage before the process of step S6610 is started. Therefore, the main CPU 63 does not start the process for advancing the game until the relevant situation is reached.

After that, the remaining processing of steps S6610 to S6613 is performed. In other words, although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, there is a remaining time between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt processing, but the remaining processing of steps S6610 to S6613 is repeatedly executed using such irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps S6610 to S6613 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps S6610 to S6613, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, when the power failure flag of the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1", or when the checksum does not match In this case, if the setting value is normal after executing the clear process at the time of non-setting update (step S6608: YES), the process proceeds to the process for progressing the game. As a result, even if the power failure flag was not set to "1" because the power failure process was not executed normally, the power supply is turned on again after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. No need to turn it off. Even if an abnormality occurs in the checksum of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, the power supply can be turned ON/OFF again after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. No action required.

If both steps S6603 and S6606 result in an affirmative determination, it is determined whether or not the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is normal by checking the value of the setting value counter in the work area 221 for specific control (step S6614). ). Specifically, if the set value set in the set value counter is one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and if it is "0" or 7 or more, it is abnormal. Determine that there is. If the setting value is abnormal (step S6614: NO), the processing for newly setting the setting value (steps S6619 to S6621) to be described later is executed.

If the setting value is normal (step S6614: YES), it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step S6615), and whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key. It is determined whether or not (step S6616), it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 (step S6617), and the game machine main body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11. It is determined whether or not there is (step S6618).

In this embodiment, a front door open sensor 95 for detecting whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 is electrically connected to the main side CPU 63. The detection result of 95 is input to the main side CPU 63 . In this case, when the front door frame 14 is in a closed state with respect to the inner frame 13, the front door open sensor 95 transmits a closing detection signal to the main side CPU 63, and the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13. , the front door open sensor 95 transmits an open detection signal to the main CPU 63 . The main CPU 63 identifies that the front door frame 14 is in the closed state when receiving the closed detection signal from the front door open sensor 95, and when receiving the open detection signal from the front door open sensor 95. Identify that the front door frame 14 is in the open state.

In addition, in this embodiment, a main body open sensor 96 for detecting whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 is electrically connected to the main side CPU 63, and a main body open sensor is provided. The detection result of 96 is input to the main side CPU 63 . In this case, when the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state with respect to the outer frame 11, the main body open sensor 96 transmits a closing detection signal to the main side CPU 63, and when the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state with respect to the outer frame 11, In some cases, the body open sensor 96 transmits an open detection signal to the main side CPU 63 . The main CPU 63 identifies that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when receiving the closed detection signal from the main body open sensor 96, and identifies the game machine main body 12 as being in the closed state when receiving the open detection signal from the main body open sensor 96. Identify that the main body 12 is in the open state.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S6615: NO), the power-on setting process is executed in step S6609, and then the remaining processes of steps S6610 to S6613 are repeated. That is, when the reset button 68c is not pressed, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is performed without executing the clear processing of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. .

If the reset button 68c is being pressed (step S6615: YES), and a negative determination is made in any of steps S6616 to S6618, after executing the clear processing at the time of non-setting update (step S6607 ), and on condition that the set value is normal (step S6608: YES), the process proceeds to control the progress of the game from step S6609 onwards. The processing contents of the clear processing at the time of non-setting update are as already explained.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step S6615: YES) and all of steps S6616 to S6618 are affirmative, processing for updating the set values is executed. Also, if it is determined in step S6608 or step S6614 that the setting value is abnormal, processing for updating the setting value is executed.

Specifically, first, copy processing of the setting value is executed (step S6619). In the copy process, the information of the setting value counter used for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, even if the information of the setting value counter is cleared to "0" in the setting update clearing process (step S6620) executed later, the main data before the setting value update clearing process is executed. It is possible to grasp the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 (that is, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped).

After that, clear processing at the time of setting update is executed (step S6620). In the clearing process at the time of setting update, the work area 221 for specific control is set to "0 ” and execute the initial setting. As a result, the game cycle is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the normal electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. A situation arises. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. In addition, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the set value counter used to specify the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is cleared to "0". In addition, in the clearing process at the time of updating the settings, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0", and then the initial settings are executed.

On the other hand, in the clearing process at the time of setting update, the area indicating whether the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is not cleared to "0". can be maintained in the mode before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. In addition, since the copy area is not cleared to "0" in the clear processing at the time of setting update, it is possible to specify the set value that was set before the execution of the clear processing at the time of setting update. In addition, it is not limited to the above configuration, and in the clear processing at the time of setting update, the setting value counter used for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 may not be cleared to "0". In the clearing process, the area indicating whether the lottery mode is the high-probability mode may be cleared to "0".

In the clear processing at the time of setting update, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". Thereby, even if the setting value update process capable of changing the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is executed, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". It becomes possible to do so.

Then, in step S6621, set value update processing is executed. The contents of the set value update process are the same as those of the set value update process (FIG. 85) in the twenty-second embodiment. After executing the set value update process, the process moves to the process for controlling the progress of the game from step S6609 onwards.

According to the above configuration, when the set value is abnormal, the set value update process is started without requiring a special operation by the manager of the game hall. Then, when the set value update process is completed, the process shifts to the process for controlling the progress of the game. As a result, it is possible to play a game in a situation where normal setting values are set. On the other hand, in order to complete the setting value update process, it is necessary to turn off the setting key for the setting key inserting portion 68a by turning off the setting key. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of the phenomenon that the

Next, a configuration for forcibly stopping the progress of the game when the main CPU 63 cannot perform various processes normally will be described. FIG. 102(a) is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the MPU 62. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 102( a ), the MPU 62 is provided with a main CPU 63 , a main ROM 64 and a main RAM 65 , as well as a reset signal output section 251 and a program monitor section 252 . The reset signal output unit 251 has a function of outputting a reset signal to the main CPU 63 . Specifically, the reset signal output unit 251 outputs the reset signal as a HI level signal when the operating power is supplied from the power supply/launch control device 78 and the output disabling condition is not satisfied. Output to the CPU 63, and if the operating power is not supplied from the power supply/firing control device 78, or if the operating power is supplied but the output prohibition condition is satisfied, the main side CPU 63 do not output to The main CPU 63 executes various processes when operating power is supplied from the power supply/launch control device 78 and when a reset signal is received from the reset signal output unit 251. Even if the operating power is supplied, if the reset signal is not received from the reset signal output unit 251, various processes are not executed. In addition, when the main CPU 63 receives the reset signal from the reset signal output unit 251 when operating power is supplied from the power supply/emission control device 78, the reset signal is received. , the main process (FIG. 100) is started.

The program monitoring unit 252 has a function of monitoring whether or not the main CPU 63 can normally perform various processes. Specifically, the program monitoring unit 252 monitors whether the value of the program counter provided in the main CPU 63 is an abnormal value. The program counter is for storing addresses where instructions to be executed in the main CPU 63 are stored. Possible values of the program counter are determined, and the program monitoring unit 252 monitors whether the value of the program counter is a value other than the possible values. Further, the program monitoring unit 252 monitors whether or not the address specified as the write destination area is an abnormal address when information is written to the specific control work area 221 by a load instruction. The program monitoring unit 252 may be configured to monitor whether or not an address designated as a read target area is an abnormal address when information is read from the specific control work area 221 by a load command.

When the program monitoring unit 252 determines that the value of the program counter is abnormal, or determines that the address specified when writing information by the load instruction is an abnormal address, the reset signal output unit 251 output a monitoring error signal. When the reset signal output unit 251 receives the monitoring abnormality signal from the program monitoring unit 252, even if the operating power is supplied from the power supply/launch control device 78, the output of the reset signal is temporarily stopped, and the stop continues. After stopping the output of the reset signal for a period of time, the output of the reset signal is restarted. The stop continuation period is a period sufficient for the main CPU 63 to identify that the output of the reset signal is stopped. As a result, when the value of the program counter becomes an abnormal value, or when the address specified when writing information by a load instruction becomes an abnormal address, the main CPU 63 is reset by turning the reset signal OFF/ON. , the main process is executed.

FIG. 102(b) is a time chart showing how the reset signal output section 251 outputs the reset signal. FIG. 102(b1) shows the period during which operating power is supplied from the power supply/emission control device 78, FIG. 102(b2) shows the period during which the reset signal is output from the reset signal output unit 251, and FIG. b3) indicates the timing at which the program monitoring unit 252 outputs the monitoring abnormality signal.

First, a case where the program monitoring unit 252 does not output a monitoring abnormality signal will be described. , t2, the output of the reset signal from the reset signal output unit 251 is started as shown in FIG. 102(b). After that, at the timing of t3, as shown in FIG. 102(b1), the supply of operating power from the power supply/launch control device 78 to the MPU 62 is stopped, and at the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 102(b2), it is reset. Output of the reset signal from the signal output unit 251 is stopped.

Next, the case where the program monitoring unit 252 outputs the monitoring abnormality signal will be described. At the timing of t5, as shown in FIG. As a result, the output of the reset signal from the reset signal output unit 251 is started at the timing of t6 as shown in FIG. 102(b). After that, at timing t7, the value of the program counter becomes an abnormal value, or the address specified when writing information by the load instruction becomes an abnormal address. A monitoring abnormality signal is output from the unit 252 to the reset signal output unit 251 . As a result, as shown in FIG. 102(b2), the output of the reset signal from the reset signal output unit 251 is temporarily stopped at timing t7, and then restarted at timing t8.

In this case, the main CPU 63 stops executing various processes at the timing t7, and starts the main process (FIG. 100) at the timing t8 when the rise of the reset signal is confirmed. However, since the power failure process is not executed when the execution of various processes of the main CPU 63 is stopped, the main process (FIG. 100) is performed in a state where the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1". is started, main processing (FIG. 100) is started without saving checksums for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. Therefore, in the main processing (FIG. 100), a negative determination is made in step S6603 or step S6606, and clear processing (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update is executed. As a result, when the value of the program counter becomes an abnormal value or the address specified when writing information by a load instruction becomes an abnormal address, and a monitoring abnormality signal is output from the program monitoring unit 252, It is possible to execute the clear processing at the time of non-setting update, in which a predetermined storage area of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0". .

However, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0" in the clear processing at the time of non-setting update. As a result, even if a monitoring abnormality signal is output from the program monitoring unit 252 due to an abnormal program counter value or an abnormal address specified when information is written by a load instruction, It is possible to prevent the work area 223 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control from being cleared to "0".

Returning to the description of FIG. 102(b), after that, at the timing of t9, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 102(b2), output of the reset signal from the reset signal output unit 251 is stopped.

Next, timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is executed periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds) while the processes of steps S6610 to S6613 are being executed in the main process (FIG. 100). The program corresponding to timer interrupt processing is set as a program for specific control.

In steps S6801 to S6819, the same processes as steps S5201 to S5219 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 86) in the twenty-second embodiment are executed. These processes are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control. Thereafter, setting monitoring processing is executed (step S6820). FIG. 104 is a flowchart showing setting monitoring processing.

By checking the value of the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control, it is determined whether or not the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is normal (step S6901). Specifically, if the set value set in the set value counter is one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and if it is "0" or 7 or more, it is abnormal. Determine that there is.

If the setting value is abnormal (step S6901: NO), the setting value is copied (step S6902). In the copy process, the information of the setting value counter used for specifying the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 in the work area 221 for specific control is stored in the copy area provided in the work area 221 for specific control. . As a result, it is possible to grasp the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 before execution of the setting value update processing which is executed thereafter.

Thereafter, an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the set value is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S6903). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emitting unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the abnormality in the set value, and emits a voice from the speaker unit 54 saying "Abnormality in the set value has been detected." output. In addition, the character image "abnormal setting value detected" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the notification is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. The notification end operation may be, for example, pressing the update button 68b or pressing the reset button 68c. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the setting value abnormality has occurred.

Thereafter, set value update processing is executed (step S6904). That is, every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103) is executed, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the set value, and when the occurrence of an abnormality in the set value is specified, the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is reset. Execute the setting value update process to perform The contents of the set value update process are the same as those of the set value update process (FIG. 85) in the twenty-second embodiment. Therefore, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated step by step, and the selected set value is determined by detecting the game ball with the out-hole detection sensor 48a. The set value that is being updated and the set value that has been finalized are displayed on the third notification display device 69c. After that, when the setting key insertion portion 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, it is determined that the end condition of the setting value updating process is met. After executing the set value update process, the process returns to the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103).

Here, in the setting value update process, it is not determined that the termination condition is met only by the setting key insertion portion 68a being in the OFF state, and the setting key insertion portion 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state. It is determined that the end condition is met when the When the setting value updating process is executed in the setting monitoring process, the setting key insertion part 68a is in the OFF state at the start of the setting value updating process. It is necessary to insert the setting key into the setting key inserting portion 68a, perform the ON operation once, and then perform the OFF operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the set value update process from ending even though the manager of the game hall has not performed a normal operation.

When the setting key insertion unit 68a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state and the conditions for terminating the setting value update process are satisfied, step S5111 in the setting value update process (FIG. 85) is executed to It compares whether or not the set value stored in the copy area in the work area 221 for specific control and the set value currently set in the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control are the same. In other words, it is determined whether or not the setting value set before execution of the setting value update process (step S6904) is the same as the setting value set in the current setting value update process. If both setting values are the same (step S5112: NO), the already explained setting maintenance notification is performed by executing the notification processing for non-change (step S5113). On the other hand, if both setting values are different (step S5112: YES), the already explained setting change notification is performed by executing the change notification processing (step S5114).

In a configuration in which set value update processing is executed when a set value abnormality occurs, the set value that was set before the set value update processing was executed and the set value that was set by the set value update processing. When the set value is the same as the set value, setting maintenance notification is performed. As a result, even if the set value update process is executed due to a set value abnormality, the setting maintenance notification will be performed by resetting the set value that was set in the previous situation, and the set value update due to the set value abnormality. It is possible to clearly show to the player that the set value has not changed even if the process is executed. Incidentally, since it is common to record the set values of each pachinko machine 10 installed in the game hall, it is possible to execute the set value update processing due to the set value abnormality so that the recorded set values become the set values. It is possible.

Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103), after executing the setting monitoring process in step S6820, the management process is executed in step S6821. When executing the management process, a subroutine program corresponding to the management process set in the specific control program is executed. is written in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction. Then, when the management process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop instruction, and the program for the timer interrupt process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 105 is a flow chart showing management processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S7001 to S7005 in the management processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 103), interrupt prohibition is set (step S7001). This prevents timer interrupt processing (FIG. 103), which is processing corresponding to specific control, from being interrupted and started in the middle of management execution processing, which is processing corresponding to non-specific control, which will be described later. becomes possible.

Thereafter, as "LD (_PSWBUF), PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the PSW buffer set in the work area 221 for specific control by the load instruction (step S7002). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of arithmetic instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving such flag register information before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the management execution process is started, the flag register in the state before the subroutine is called or changed after the subroutine is started. Information can be saved in the work area 221 for specific control.

After that, the management execution processing is started by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the management execution processing set in the non-specific control program (step S7003). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the management process after execution of the management execution process is written in the specific control stack area 222 by the push instruction. Then, when the management execution process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program for the management process indicated by the return address is returned to.

When returning to the program for management processing after execution of the management execution processing, "LD PSW, (_PSWBUF)" is saved in the PSW buffer in the work area 221 for specific control by the load instruction in step S7002. The information in the flag register is returned to the flag register of the main CPU 63 (step S7004). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S7002 was executed last time. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

After that, in order to switch from the state in which the occurrence of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 103) is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted, interrupt permission is set (step S7005). This enables a new execution of timer interrupt processing.

FIG. 106 is a flow chart showing management execution processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps S7101 to S7116 in the management execution processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

In steps S7101 to S7108 and steps S7110 to S7116, the same processes as steps S4501 to S4515 of the management execution process (FIG. 78) in the seventeenth embodiment are executed. Further, in step S7109, another monitoring process is executed. When executing the separate monitoring process, a subroutine program corresponding to the separate monitoring process set in the non-specific control program is executed. Information for specifying the return address of the management execution process in is written in the stack area 224 for non-specific control by a push instruction. Then, when the separate monitoring process is completed, information for specifying the return address is read by the pop command, and the program of the management execution process indicated by the return address is returned to.

FIG. 107 is a flow chart showing another monitoring process. It should be noted that the processes of steps S7201 to S7206 in the separate monitoring process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control.

In the separate monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the value of the pointer indicating the processing position of the process being executed in the non-specific control program exceeds the normal numerical range (step S7201). In addition, the information stored in the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is obviously abnormal information. (step S7202). For example, in the normal counter area 231, when the value of the normal winning counter 231a is 1000 or more while the value of the normal out counter 231e is "0", it is determined as abnormal. Also, it is determined whether or not the information stored in the calculation result storage area 234 provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is clearly abnormal information (step S7203). For example, if any one of the 62nd to 64th parameters is not "0" even though the 61st parameter is "0", it is determined to be abnormal.

If an affirmative determination is made in any of steps S7201 to S7203, it is determined that an information abnormality has occurred in the non-specific control work area 223, and the non-specific control work area 223 is partially cleared. (Step S7204). In the partial clear processing, the storage areas other than the management start flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". In this case, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, the high frequency support mode counter area 233, and the calculation result storage area 234 are all cleared to "0". This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

In addition, by preventing the management start flag from being cleared to "0", it is possible to maintain the state in which the management start flag has already been set to "1", and the pachinko machine 10 has already continued in the game hall. It is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 from being regulated at the shipping stage with respect to the collection of history information even though it is in use. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the entire work area 223 for non-specific control including the management start flag may be cleared to "0" in step S7204.

Also, in step S7204, the stack area 224 for non-specific control is not cleared to "0". In the stack area 224 for non-specific control, information of various registers used in processing corresponding to specific control is saved in steps S7102 to S7107 in the management execution processing (FIG. 106). In this case, by not clearing the stack area 224 for non-specific control to "0", the information of various registers used in the processing corresponding to this specific control and the stack area for non-specific control It is possible to prevent the information saved in H.224 from being erased. In addition, the stack area 224 for non-specific control stores the information of the return address of the management execution process (FIG. 106) after the end of the separate monitoring process. By not clearing, it is possible to prevent the information of this return address from being erased.

After that, initialization processing is executed (step S7205). In the initialization process, initialization is performed for the storage area that was cleared to "0" in step S7204 in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

After that, clear notification processing is executed (step S7206). In the clear notification process, a command indicating that the non-specific control work area 223 has been cleared to "0" is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 . Upon receiving the command, the audio light emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the forced clearing of the work area 223 for non-specific control, and also outputs “History information is forcibly cleared” from the speaker unit 54. ” is output. In addition, the character image "history information is forcibly cleared" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, the notification is not limited to this, and the notification may be terminated when the notification termination operation is performed by the manager of the game hall. The notification end operation may be, for example, pressing the update button 68b or pressing the reset button 68c. By confirming the notification, the manager of the game hall can grasp that the work area 223 for non-specific control has been forcibly cleared.

If negative determinations are made in all of steps S7201 to S7203, or if the process of step S7206 is executed, the separate monitoring process is ended and the process returns to the monitoring execution process (FIG. 106).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the program monitoring unit 252 detects that the address specified when writing information by the load instruction is an abnormal address, the reset signal output unit 251 turns the reset signal from OFF to ON, thereby turning the main CPU 63 Then, the main processing (FIG. 100) is executed in the same manner as when the supply of operating power is newly started. When the reset signal is turned from OFF to ON, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1" and the checksum at the time of power failure is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. Therefore, clear processing (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update is forcibly executed. In the clear processing at the time of non-setting update, the storage area other than the storage area in which the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is stored in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" and the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to " 0” is cleared, and initialization processing for these areas is executed. As a result, when there is a possibility that an information error has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control or the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control By executing the "0" clearing process and the initial setting process, the information abnormality can be resolved.

When the program monitoring unit 252 identifies that the program counter value of the main CPU 63 is an abnormal value, the reset signal output unit 251 turns the reset signal from OFF to ON so that the operating power of the main CPU 63 is reduced. The main process (FIG. 100) is executed in the same way as when the supply is newly started. When the reset signal is turned from OFF to ON, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1" and the checksum at the time of power failure is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. Since it has not been updated, clear processing (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update is forcibly executed. In the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the internal storage area of the main side CPU 63 including various registers is cleared to "0" and the initial setting process is executed. As a result, if there is a possibility that an information abnormality has occurred in the internal storage area of the main CPU 63, the internal storage area of the main CPU 63 is cleared to "0" and the initial setting process is executed. It is possible to resolve information anomalies.

On the other hand, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0" in the clear processing at the time of non-setting update. As a result, the internal storage area of the main CPU 63, the work area 221 for specific control, and the stack area 222 for specific control are cleared to "0" because the program monitoring unit 252 has identified an information abnormality as described above. Even when the initial setting process and the initial setting process are executed, it is possible to prevent the information of the game history from being erased, and to prevent the information of the management result of the game history from being erased. It becomes possible to

If the power failure flag is not set to "1" in the main process (FIG. 100) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, or if the checksums do not match, clear at the time of non-setting update. In the configuration in which the process (step S6607) is executed, if the program monitoring unit 252 identifies the occurrence of an information abnormality, the power failure flag is not set to "1" by turning the reset signal from OFF to ON. Also, the main processing (FIG. 100) is executed in a situation where the checksum is not stored. This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality identified by the program monitoring unit 252 by using the configuration for eliminating the information abnormality when the supply of operating power is started.

In the configuration in which whether or not the checksum is normal is monitored in the main process (FIG. 100) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the checksum calculation target is a specific control A work area 221 for specific control and a stack area 222 for specific control are included, and a work area 223 for non-specific control and a stack area 224 for non-specific control are not included. This makes it possible to specify whether or not information abnormality has occurred only in the storage area corresponding to the specific control in the main RAM 65 .

If it is identified that the checksum is abnormal in the main processing (FIG. 100) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the clear processing (step S6607) is executed at the time of non-setting update. However, in the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are cleared to "0" and an initial setting process is executed. On the other hand, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". This prevents the process corresponding to the specific control from continuing to be executed in that state even though the information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for the specific control and the stack area 222 for the specific control. At the same time, with the information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control as a trigger, even the storage area corresponding to non-specific control in the main side RAM 65 is cleared to "0". It is possible to prevent

In the power failure process (steps S6709 to S6712) of the power failure information storage process (FIG. 101), the checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. A checksum is not calculated for the storage area corresponding to the non-specific control. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing period required to complete the power failure processing from becoming excessively long.

If an abnormality is identified in the information stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control in the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107) executed in the process corresponding to non-specific control, non-specific control is supported. In the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), which is the process to be performed, the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" and the initial setting process is executed. As a result, although some abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control, processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed while the information in the work area 223 for non-specific control is held as it is. It is possible to prevent it from being lost. In addition, since the process of clearing the work area 223 for non-specific control to "0" and the initial setting process are executed in the process corresponding to non-specific control, regarding the update of the information in the work area 223 for non-specific control It is possible to prevent the processing corresponding to the specific control from intervening.

In the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), which is a process corresponding to the non-specific control, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control. , a process of clearing the work area 223 for non-specific control to "0" and a process of initializing are executed. As a result, the monitoring of whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the execution of initialization of the work area 223 for non-specific control are performed as a series of processes in the process corresponding to non-specific control. can be executed as

When the occurrence of an abnormality is specified in the information stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control in another monitoring process (FIG. 107) executed in the process corresponding to non-specific control, the non-specific control Although the work area 223 is cleared to "0" and initialized, the stack area 224 for non-specific control is not cleared to "0" or initialized. As a result, while information anomalies in the work area 223 for non-specific control can be resolved, information and separate management of various registers used in processing corresponding to specific control saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control It is possible to prevent the return address information from being erased after the processing is completed.

The process of clearing the specific control work area 221 and the specific control stack area 222 to "0" and initializing them is executed in the process corresponding to the specific control, and clears the work area 223 for non-specific control to "0". The process of clearing and initializing is executed in the process corresponding to non-specific control. As a result, with respect to such initialization processing, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are treated as dedicated storage areas for processing corresponding to specific control, and the non-specific control It is possible to treat the work area 223 as a dedicated storage area for processing corresponding to non-specific control.

In the main processing (Fig. 100), it is configured to monitor whether or not the set values are normal in steps S6608 and S6614. It may be configured not to be executed. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load of the processing at the start of supply of operating power, which is executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. In addition, even if monitoring of whether the set value is normal or not is not performed in the process at the start of supply of operating power, the timer interrupt executed after the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed. Since the setting monitoring process (step S6820) of the process (FIG. 103) monitors whether or not the setting value is normal, it is possible to deal with the abnormal setting value.

Also, the setting monitoring process (step S6820) is not limited to the configuration in which it is executed each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103) is started. The configuration may be such that the setting monitoring process (step S6820) is executed each time it is executed a number of times (for example, 10000 times). In this case, it is possible to reduce the frequency of execution of the monitoring while periodically monitoring whether or not the set values are normal.

Alternatively, the setting monitoring process (step S6820) may be executed in the remaining processes (steps S6610 to S6613) in the main process (FIG. 100). In this case, it is possible to monitor whether or not the set value is normal by using idle time in a situation where timer interrupt processing is not being executed.

Further, the configuration may be such that the setting monitoring process (step S6820) is executed when a game round is newly started. More specifically, when a game round is newly started, the setting monitoring process (step S6820) may be executed before the success/failure determination process is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the validity determination process from being executed in a situation where the set value is abnormal.

In addition, when it is specified that the setting value is abnormal in the setting monitoring process (step S6820), instead of moving to the setting value update process (step S6904), the work area 221 for specific control The game stop flag may be set to "1". In this case, the processing of steps S6808 to S6821 is not executed by making an affirmative determination in step S6807 in the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 103), so if the set value is abnormal, the progress of the game is stopped. becomes. However, since the processing of steps S6801 to S6806 is executed, power failure monitoring is executed, and the hit random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3 and random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and further Fraud detection is performed. Further, when the game stop flag is set to "1", a notification indicating that the set value should be updated may be executed to prompt execution of the set value update process. In this case, the manager of the game hall who confirmed the notification performs the power OFF operation and then performs the power ON operation in a manner in which the set value update process is executed, thereby clearing the game stop flag to "0". As a result, the state in which the progress of the game is stopped is released, and the set value update process is executed to set the normal set values.

Further, when it is specified that the setting value is abnormal in the setting monitoring process (step S6820), the setting error flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" and 100), the progress of the game is stopped with the setting error flag set to "1", and in order to cancel the state in which the progress of the game is stopped, the power is turned off. A configuration requiring ON is also possible. In this case, even if no operation is performed in the main process (FIG. 100) to execute the set value update process, if the setting error flag is set to "1", the setting is forcibly set. By executing the value update process, it is possible to force the setting value to be newly set using the setting value update process set in the main process (FIG. 100).

When the program monitoring unit 252 identifies the occurrence of an information abnormality and the reset signal is forcibly turned from OFF to ON, the work area 221 for specific control is initialized. , the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 may be configured to be "setting 1". When the program monitoring unit 252 identifies the occurrence of an information abnormality and the reset signal is forcibly turned from OFF to ON, the work area 221 for specific control is initialized and then set. A configuration in which value update processing is executed may be employed.

Further, when the program monitoring unit 252 identifies the occurrence of an information abnormality, the reset signal is not forcibly turned from OFF to ON, and the clear processing (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update is executed. Alternatively, the clear processing (step S6620) and the setting value update processing (step S6621) at the time of setting update may be executed.

Also, in the clearing process (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 becomes "setting 1" by initializing the storage area for storing the setting value information in the work area 221 for specific control. A configuration may be used, and a configuration having a predetermined set value other than "setting 1" may be used. As a result, it is possible to use a predetermined setting value when the clearing process at the time of non-setting update is executed.

In addition, in the clearing process (step S6607) at the time of non-setting update, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0", but it may be configured to be cleared to "0". good.

Also, in step S7204 in the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), the management start flag is not cleared to "0", but the management start flag may be cleared to "0". In step S7204 in the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 may not be cleared to "0", and the calculation result storage area may 234 may not be cleared to "0".

In addition, in step S7204 in the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), not only the work area 223 for non-specific control but also the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0" and initialized. may be configured. In this case, in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the information of the return address of the management execution process after the end of the separate monitoring process is used in the process corresponding to the specific control saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. It is preferable not to erase the information in the various registers.

In the separate monitoring process (FIG. 107), it is monitored whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the stack area 224 for non-specific control. A configuration may be adopted in which the stack area 224 is cleared to “0” and initialized. In this case, it is preferable not to delete the information of the return address of the management execution process after the end of the separate monitoring process in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

Further, the configuration is not limited to a configuration in which both the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are subject to checksum calculation, and only the work area 221 for specific control is subject to checksum calculation. , or a configuration in which only the stack area 222 for specific control is subject to checksum calculation.

<Thirty-first embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirtieth embodiment in the processing configuration of the main process executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration different from that of the thirtieth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirtieth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 108 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps S7301 to S7322 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

First, power-on wait processing is executed (step S7301). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. During the execution period of the power-on wait process, the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S7302).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control in the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (step S7303). If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S7303: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S7304). The checksum calculation method is the same as step S6604 of the main process (FIG. 100) in the thirtieth embodiment.

After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read from the specific control work area 221, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated in step S7304 (step S7305). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S7306).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S7306, the processing of steps S7307 to S7320 is executed. In this case, the processing contents of steps S7307 to S7314 are the same as steps S6614 to S6621 of the main processing (FIG. 100) in the thirtieth embodiment. This is the same as steps S6609 to S6613 of the process (FIG. 100).

Further, if the reset button 68c is pressed (step S7308: YES), but a negative determination is made in any of steps S7309 to S7311, clear processing at non-setting update is executed (step S7308: YES). S7315). The processing contents of the clear processing at the time of non-setting update are the same as step S6607 of the main processing (FIG. 100) in the thirtieth embodiment. However, in this embodiment, after executing the clearing process at the time of non-setting update, the process proceeds to steps S7316 to S7320 without determining whether or not the setting value is normal. Only when a negative determination is made in any of steps S7309 to S7311, the clearing process for non-setting update (step S7315) is executed. Since it is determined in step S7307 whether or not the setting value is normal, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the setting value is normal after executing the clear processing at the time of non-setting update.

If a negative determination is made in step S7303 or step S7306, that is, if the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1", or if a checksum error occurs, clear processing at the time of error is executed. (step S7321). FIG. 109 is a flow chart showing clear processing at the time of abnormality. The processing of steps S7401 to S7405 in the clear processing at the time of abnormality is executed by the main CPU 63 using the program for specific control and the data for specific control.

First, clear processing of the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S7401). In the clearing process, except for the area (specifically, the set value counter) in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for the specific control, the work area for the specific control 221 is cleared to "0" and the area cleared to "0" is initialized. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted.

Thereafter, clear processing of the stack area 222 for specific control is executed (step S7402). In the clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initialized.

Thereafter, as "PUSH PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction (step S7403). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of arithmetic instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving the information in the flag register before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the clear processing for non-specific control is started, the flag in the state before changing after the subroutine is called or the subroutine is started. Register information can be saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. The amount of information in the flag register is 1 byte.

After that, by reading out the program of the subroutine corresponding to the clearing process for non-specific control set in the program for non-specific control, the clearing process for non-specific control is started (step S7404). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the clear processing in the event of an abnormality after execution of the clear processing for the non-specific control is written in the stack area 222 for the specific control by the push instruction. When the clear processing for non-specific control ends, information for specifying the return address is read out by a pop command, and the program for the clear processing in the abnormal state indicated by the return address is returned.

After the execution of the clear processing for the non-specific control, when the program for the clear processing at the time of abnormality is restored, the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for the specific control in step S7402 by the pop instruction as "POP PSW". information is returned to the flag register of the main side CPU 63 (step S7405). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S7402 was executed. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

FIG. 110 is a flow chart showing clear processing for non-specific control. The processing of steps S7501 to S7516 in the non-specific control clearing process is executed by the main CPU 63 using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

First, as "LD SP, Y(u+2)", Y(u+2) is set in the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 as a fixed address at the start of non-specific control by a load instruction (step S7501). In this case, as in step S3901 of the management execution process (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment, information of the last address in the stack area 224 for non-specific control is set in the stack pointer.

Thereafter, as "LD (_WABUF), WA", the information in the WA register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the WA buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7502). Also, as "LD (_BCBUF), BC", the information in the BC register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the BC buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7503). Also, as "LD (_DEBUF), DE", the information in the DE register of the main side CPU 63 is saved in the DE buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7504). Also, as "LD (_HLBUF), HL", the information in the HL register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the HL buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7505). Also, as "LD (_IXBUF), IX", the information in the IX register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IX buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7506). Also, as "LD (_IYBUF), IY", the information in the IY register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the IY buffer set in the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7507).

The registers of the main CPU 63 include various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in addition to the already-described flag registers. In this case, in steps S7502 to S7507, each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register, which are some of these various general purpose registers, auxiliary registers and index registers is saved in the corresponding buffer in the work area 223 for non-specific control. The information amount of each of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register is 2 bytes.

These WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register are processing corresponding to non-specific control, that is, partial clear processing (step S7508) of the work area 223 for non-specific control and initialization processing (step S7508). This register is used in step S7509). The information set in such registers is saved in the non-specific control work area 223 prior to the execution of the non-specific control work area 223 partial clear processing (step S7508) and initialization processing (step S7509). By doing so, it is possible to save the information of these registers used for the specific control before the non-specific control is started. Therefore, even if these registers are overwritten during the non-specific control, the information saved in the work area 223 for non-specific control is returned to these registers when the non-specific control is terminated. can be returned to the state corresponding to the specific control before the non-specific control is executed.

In addition, instead of saving all the information of various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the work area 223 for non-specific control, The information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register to be used in the partial clear processing (step S7508) and initialization processing (step S7509) is selectively used for non-specific control. By saving to the work area 223, it is possible to reduce the capacity to be secured for saving the register information in the work area 223 for non-specific control. Therefore, while securing a large capacity of the work area 223 for non-specific control that can be used during the partial clearing process (step S7508) and the initial setting process (step S7509) of the work area 223 for non-specific control, It is possible to save such register information. Of course, of the various general-purpose registers, auxiliary registers, and index registers in the main CPU 63, registers other than the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register, and IY register support non-specific control. The information that is set before the start of the process to be performed is stored and held until the process corresponding to the non-specific control ends and the process corresponding to the specific control is restarted.

In addition, by saving register information in the work area 223 for non-specific control instead of saving it in the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the capacity of the stack area 224 for non-specific control can be reduced accordingly. It becomes possible. Also, when using the stack area 224 for non-specific control, as already explained, information is written in the order in which later information is read out first. Otherwise, all subsequent read order information will be returned to different registers. The probability of occurrence of such an event increases as the amount of information saved in the stack area 224 for non-specific control increases. On the other hand, by saving the register information to the non-specific control work area 223, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above event even when there is a large amount of information to be saved. .

After executing the processing of steps S7502 to S7507, the work area 223 for non-specific control is partially cleared (step S7508). In the partial clearing process, among the storage areas of the work area 223 for non-specific control, storage areas other than the storage area where information of various registers of the main CPU 63 used in the process corresponding to the specific control are saved. to "0". Specifically, the WA buffer, BC buffer, DE buffer, HL buffer, IX buffer, and IY buffer among the storage areas of the non-specific control work area 223 are not cleared to "0", while the storage other than these various buffers is not cleared. Clear the area to "0".

In this case, the normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high frequency support mode counter area 233, calculation result storage area 234, and management start flag are all cleared to "0". This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control. In addition, by not clearing the storage area in which the information of various registers of the main CPU 63 used in the processing corresponding to the specific control is saved to "0", the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. When returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, it is possible to restore the information used in the process corresponding to the specific control to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

Also, in step S7508, the stack area 224 for non-specific control is not cleared to "0". The stack area 224 for non-specific control stores the return address information of the clear processing (FIG. 109) at the time of abnormality after the completion of the clear processing for non-specific control. 224 is not cleared to "0", it is possible to prevent this return address information from being erased.

After that, initialization processing is executed (step S7509). In the initial setting process, initial setting is performed for the storage area to be cleared to "0" in step S7508 in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

After that, as "LD SP, Y(r+α)", the load instruction returns to the specific control in the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 as in step S3909 of the management execution processing (FIG. 71) in the fifteenth embodiment. Y(r+α) is set as a fixed address at time (step S7510). The address of Y(r+α) is set as an address between Y(r+8) and Y(s) in the stack area 222 for specific control.

Thereafter, as "LD WA, (_WABUF)", the WA register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the WA buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7511). Also, as "LD BC, (_BCBUF)", the BC register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the BC buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7512). Also, as "LD DE, (_DEBUF)", the DE register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the DE buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7513). Also, as "LD HL, (_HLBUF)", the HL register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the HL buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7514). Also, as "LD IX, (_IXBUF)", the IX register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IX buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7515). Also, as "LD IY, (_IYBUF)", the IY register of the main CPU 63 is overwritten with the information saved in the IY buffer of the non-specific control work area 223 by the load instruction (step S7516). By executing the processing of steps S7511 to S7516, processing corresponding to non-specific control is started for each information of the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register of the main side CPU 63. It is possible to restore the information corresponding to the specific control immediately before the control.

According to the above configuration, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" or the checksum is abnormal in the main process (FIG. 108) executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, In some cases, not only the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control but also the work area 223 for non-specific control are set to "0" by executing the error clearing process (step S7321). ” is cleared and initialized. If an information error has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control, there is a possibility that an information error has also occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control. By also initializing the work area 223 for non-specific control, processing corresponding to non-specific control is not executed in the same state even though information abnormality has occurred in the work area 223 for non-specific control. It becomes possible to

Even if the process of clearing "0" and the process of initializing the non-specific control work area 223 in the error clearing process (step S7321) are executed, the non-specific control work area The information of various registers saved in 223 and used in the process corresponding to the specific control is not cleared to "0". As a result, processing for clearing the work area 223 for non-specific control to "0" while not erasing information used in processing corresponding to specific control after the processing corresponding to non-specific control is completed. and initialization processing can be executed.

Even if the process of clearing the work area 223 for non-specific control to "0" and the process of initializing the work area 223 for non-specific control are executed in the clear process at the time of abnormality (step S7321), the stack area 224 for non-specific control , the processing for clearing to "0" and the processing for initializing are not executed. This makes it possible to prevent the return address information from being erased after the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 110) is completed.

The process of clearing the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control to "0" and the process of initializing are executed in the process corresponding to the specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to " 0" clearing process and initialization process are executed in the process corresponding to the non-specific control. As a result, the work area 221 for the specific control and the stack area 222 for the specific control are treated as dedicated storage areas for the process corresponding to the specific control, even with respect to the "0" clearing process and the initial setting process. It is possible to treat the work area 223 for specific control as a dedicated storage area for processing corresponding to non-specific control.

Note that the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which both the specific control work area 221 and the specific control stack area 222 are checksum calculation targets, and only the specific control work area 221 is the checksum calculation target. , or a configuration in which only the stack area 222 for specific control is subject to checksum calculation.

Also, the non-specific control work area 223 may be configured to be the checksum calculation target. In this case, the work area 221 for specific control and the work area 223 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets, and the stack area 222 for specific control and the work area 223 for non-specific control are checked. The checksum may be calculated for the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control.

Also, the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be a checksum calculation target. In this case, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets, and the stack area 222 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are checked. The checksum may be calculated for the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

Further, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets. In this case, the work area 221 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets. The work area 223 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets. The work area 223 and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be configured to be checksum calculation targets.

In steps S7508 and S7509 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 110), not only the work area 223 for non-specific control but also the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0". An initial setting process may be executed. In this case, it is preferable not to erase the information of the return address of the clear processing at the time of abnormality after the completion of the clear processing for non-specific control.

Also, in step S7508 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 110), the management start flag is cleared to "0", but the management start flag may not be cleared to "0". In step S7508 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 110), the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 may not be cleared to "0". The calculation result storage area 234 may be configured not to be cleared to "0".

<Thirty-Second Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirtieth embodiment in the processing configuration for monitoring information abnormality in the main RAM 65 using checksums. The configuration different from that of the thirtieth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirtieth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 111 is a flow chart showing power failure information storage processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The power failure information storage process is executed in step S6801 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 103). Further, the processes of steps S7601 to S7613 in the power failure information storage process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a specific control program and specific control data.

Steps S7601 to S7608 in the power failure information storage process are the same as steps S6701 to S6708 in the power failure information storage process (FIG. 101) in the thirtieth embodiment. If the occurrence of power failure is identified, an affirmative determination is made in step S7608, and power failure processing in steps S7609 to S7613 is executed.

Specifically, first, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S7609). As a result, if the power failure processing is normally executed and the storage of information in the main RAM 65 is normally performed, when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is restarted, the specific control "1" is set to the power failure flag in the work area 221 of .

After that, a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S7610). In this case, the storage areas in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, which are subject to calculation when calculating the checksum for specific control, are stored in step S7701 of the checksum monitoring process (FIG. 112) described later. are the same as the storage areas in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, which are the calculation targets of the checksum for specific control in . In addition, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating the checksum for this specific control, an area (specifically, is a set value counter). Then, the calculated checksum for the specific control is a storage area for storing the checksum for the specific control in the work area 221 for the specific control and is excluded from the checksum calculation target for the specific control. stored in the storage area where

After that, a checksum is calculated for the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control (step S7611). In this case, the storage areas in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, which are the objects of calculation when the checksum for non-specific control is calculated, are stored in the checksum monitoring process described later (FIG. 112). It is the same as the storage area in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, which is the object of calculation of the checksum for non-specific control in step S7706. Then, the calculated checksum for non-specific control is excluded from a storage area for storing the checksum for non-specific control in the work area 221 for specific control and from the target of calculation of the checksum for specific control. stored in the storage area.

After that, all output port information in the register of the main CPU 63 is set to "0" (step S7612), and access to the main RAM 65 is prohibited (step S7613). Then, the infinite loop continues until the power supply is completely cut off and processing cannot be executed.

Next, the checksum monitoring process executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the checksum monitoring process is executed instead of steps S6604 to S6606 in the main process (FIG. 100). Further, the processes of steps S7701 to S7711 in the checksum monitoring process are executed by the main CPU 63 using the specific control program and specific control data.

First, a checksum for specific control is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S7701). The calculation method of the checksum for the specific control is the same as step S7610 in the power failure information storage process (FIG. 111). Thereafter, the checksum for specific control calculated in step S7610 of the power failure processing executed immediately before the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the work area 221 for specific control is identified. While reading from the control work area 221, the read checksum for specific control is compared with the checksum for specific control calculated in step S7701 (step S7702). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums for the specific control match (step S7703).

If the checksum for specific control does not match (step S7703: NO). Clear processing of the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S7704). In the clearing process, except for the area (specifically, the set value counter) in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for the specific control, the work area for the specific control 221 is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. In addition, in the clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. Also, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initialization is performed (step S7705).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S7703, or if the process of step S7705 is executed, the checksum for non-specific control is calculated for the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control (step S7706). The method of calculating the checksum for the non-specific control is the same as step S7611 in the power failure information storage process (FIG. 111). After that, the checksum for non-specific control calculated in step S7611 of the power failure processing executed immediately before the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the work area 221 for specific control is While reading from the work area 221 for specific control, the read checksum for non-specific control is compared with the checksum for non-specific control calculated in step S7706 (step S7707). Then, it is determined whether or not the non-specific control checksums match (step S7708).

If the checksums for non-specific control do not match (step S7708: NO), as "PUSH PSW", the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control by a push instruction ( step S7709). The flag register includes a carry flag, a zero flag, a P/V flag, a sign flag, a half carry flag, and the like, and the information in the flag register changes according to the execution results of arithmetic instructions, rotate instructions, input/output instructions, and the like. By saving the information in the flag register before the program of the subroutine corresponding to the clear processing for non-specific control is started, the flag in the state before it changes after the subroutine is called or the subroutine is started. Register information can be saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. The amount of information in the flag register is 1 byte.

After that, by reading out the subroutine program corresponding to the non-specific control clearing process set in the non-specific control program, the non-specific control clearing process is started (step S7710). In this case, information for specifying the return address of the checksum monitoring process after execution of the clear process for the non-specific control is written in the stack area 222 for specific control by the push instruction. When the clear processing for non-specific control ends, information for identifying the return address is read by the pop instruction, and the program returns to the checksum monitoring processing indicated by the return address.

After the execution of the clear processing for the non-specific control, when the program for the clear processing in the abnormal state is returned to, the flag register saved in the stack area 222 for the specific control in step S7709 by the pop instruction is set as "POP PSW". information is returned to the flag register of the main CPU 63 (step S7711). As a result, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information at the time when step S7709 was executed. That is, the information in the flag register of the main CPU 63 is restored to the information for executing the specific control.

FIG. 113 is a flow chart showing clear processing for non-specific control. The processing of steps S7801 to S7818 in the non-specific control clearing process is executed by the main CPU 63 using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data.

Steps S7801 to S7807 in the clearing process for non-specific control are the same as steps S7501 to S7507 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 110) in the thirty-first embodiment.

After that, the work area 223 for non-specific control is partially cleared (step S7808). In the partial clearing process, among the storage areas of the work area 223 for non-specific control, storage areas other than the storage area where information of various registers of the main CPU 63 used in the process corresponding to the specific control are saved. to "0". Specifically, the WA buffer, BC buffer, DE buffer, HL buffer, IX buffer, and IY buffer among the storage areas of the non-specific control work area 223 are not cleared to "0", while the storage other than these various buffers is not cleared. Clear the area to "0".

In this case, the normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high frequency support mode counter area 233, calculation result storage area 234, and management start flag are all cleared to "0". This makes it possible to eliminate the information abnormality in the work area 223 for non-specific control. In addition, by not clearing the storage area in which the information of various registers of the main CPU 63 used in the process corresponding to the specific control is saved to "0", the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed. When returning to the process corresponding to the specific control, it is possible to restore the information used in the process corresponding to the specific control to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

Thereafter, initialization processing is executed (step S7809). In the initial setting process, the initial setting is performed for the storage area to be cleared to "0" in step S7808 in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

After that, the process of partially clearing the stack area 224 for non-specific control is executed (step S7810). In the partial clear processing, the information of the return address of the checksum monitoring processing (FIG. 112) after the completion of the clear processing for non-specific control is stored in each storage area of the stack area 224 for non-specific control. "0" clears the storage areas other than the stored storage area. As a result, information abnormality in the stack area 224 for non-specific control is prevented from being erased after the clear processing for non-specific control is completed, while information of the return address of the checksum monitoring processing (FIG. 112) is not erased. can be eliminated.

Thereafter, initialization processing is executed (step S7811). In the initialization process, initialization is performed for the storage area that was cleared to "0" in step S7810 in the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

After that, the processing of steps S7812 to S7818 is executed. These steps S7812 to S7818 are the same as steps S7510 to S7516 in the non-specific control clearing process (FIG. 110) in the thirty-first embodiment.

According to the above configuration, the checksum for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, and the checksum for the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are Calculated separately. This makes it possible to individually identify an information abnormality for each of the storage area corresponding to the specific control in the main RAM 65 and the storage area corresponding to the non-specific control in the main RAM 65 .

If there is an abnormality in the checksum for the specific control, the work area 221 for the specific control and the stack area 222 for the specific control are cleared to "0" and initialized. If there is an abnormality in the checksum, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0" and initialized. As a result, it is possible to narrow down the target for executing the "0" clearing process and the initial setting process to the area where the checksum abnormality has been identified.

The process of clearing the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control to "0" and the process of initializing are executed in the process corresponding to the specific control, and the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to " 0” clearing process and initialization process are executed in the process corresponding to the non-specific control. As a result, the work area 221 for the specific control and the stack area 222 for the specific control are treated as dedicated storage areas for the process corresponding to the specific control in the process of clearing "0" and the initial setting process as well. It is possible to treat the control work area 223 as a dedicated storage area for processing corresponding to non-specific control.

Although the management start flag is cleared to "0" in step S7808 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 113), the management start flag may not be cleared to "0". In step S7808 in the clearing process for non-specific control (FIG. 113), the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 may not be cleared to "0". The calculation result storage area 234 may be configured not to be cleared to "0".

<Thirty-third Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the fifteenth embodiment in the processing configuration executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration that is different from the fifteenth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifteenth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 114 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps S7901 to S7924 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step S7901). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, internal function register setting processing is executed (step S7902). In the internal function register setting process, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, is set to the first interrupt period (specifically, 4 milliseconds). , and set the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, to a second interrupt cycle that is a cycle shorter than the first interrupt cycle. (specifically 2 milliseconds).

In other words, in this embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing and the second timer interrupt processing exist as the timer interrupt processing so that the interrupt cycle is relatively long and short. Both the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are started by interrupting the main process. Also, the second timer interrupt process is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process. On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process is not activated by interrupting the second timer interrupt process. Also, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt process nor the second timer interrupt process is executed, the second Timer interrupt processing is started first. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process.

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process is set in a specific register of the main CPU 63. do. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to the setting of the first and second interrupt cycles, the setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step S7903). The start-up processing flag indicates that even if the first timer interrupt process is started, the first timer interrupt process should be terminated without executing the various processes set in the first timer interrupt process. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 . By setting "1" to the start-up processing flag, even if the first timer interrupt process is started, the various processes set in the first timer interrupt process will not be executed and the first timer interrupt process will not be executed. The timer interrupt processing is terminated.

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step S7904). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt cycle, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt cycle. However, since "1" is set in the start-up processing flag in step S7903, even if the first timer interrupt process is started, various processes set in the first timer interrupt process are executed. The first timer interrupt process is terminated without any interruption.

After that, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step S7905). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in this embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key insertion portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b. Further, the main controller 60 is provided with the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the eleventh embodiment instead of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S7905: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S7906). When power failure processing is executed in power failure information storage processing (step S8202) of first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117), which will be described later, the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure process was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S7906: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S7907). The checksum calculation method is arbitrary, but the same calculation method as the calculation method when the checksum is calculated in the power failure processing in the power failure information storage processing (step S8202) of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) described later. It is a method. The checksum calculated in the power failure processing is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. Excluded from the storage area to be operated.

In other words, when calculating the checksum, some storage areas, which are part of the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, are subject to calculation. In the storage area to be operated, the checksum is calculated in the power failure processing when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped, and then the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is resumed and the process of step S7907 is executed. It is a storage area in which information is basically not rewritten when power supply such as backup power to the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control is continued until it is rewritten. Therefore, the information in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control is not changed from when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped to when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is restarted. In this case, the checksums for the specific control work area 221 and the specific control stack area 222 are the same as immediately before the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped. In addition, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating this checksum, an area (specifically, a setting value counter )It is included. Note that the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not included in the checksum calculation target.

After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read from the specific control work area 221, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated in step S7907 (step S7908). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S7909).

If a negative determination is made in step S7906 or step S7909, that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or if the checksum does not match, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S7910). The game stop flag is a situation in which an affirmative determination is made in step S8207 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) described later and the processing of steps S8208 to S8221 is not executed, that is, the execution of the processing for advancing the game is stopped. This is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not it should be. By setting the game stop flag to "1", the process of steps S8208 to S8221 is not executed by making an affirmative determination in step S8207 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) described later. As a result, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the progress of the game is stopped, and the specific control The progress of the game is stopped when the checksums do not match due to a change in the storage state of information in at least one of the work area 221 and the stack area 222 for specific control since the last power-off. state.

In this case, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating the checksum, the area in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for specific control as described above (specifically, set value counter). Therefore, if a setting value abnormality occurs after the previous power shutdown, the checksums do not match, and the progress of the game is stopped.

On the other hand, even if the game stop flag is set to "1", the processing of steps S8202 to S8206 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) is executed. Therefore, even when the progress of the game is stopped, power failure monitoring is executed, and the winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and furthermore, Fraud detection is performed.

Thereafter, an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag or checksum at the start of supply of operating power is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S7911). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality at the start of supply of operating power, and at the same time, the speaker unit 54 outputs "Please change the setting. ” is output. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above-mentioned notification will be issued when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed until the setting value update process (step S7918) is executed. It is good also as a structure which is continued.

When the progress of the game is stopped, the manager of the game hall confirms the above notification, temporarily stops the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10, and then restarts the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加If so, an operation is performed to execute the set value update process (step S7918). As a result, when an abnormality occurs in the power failure flag or checksum at the start of supply of operating power, it is possible to set a new set value in the set value update process (step S7918). .

In particular, in the storage area to be calculated when calculating the checksum, the area (specifically, the setting value counter) is included, so if there is an abnormality in the checksum, there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the set value. On the other hand, when an abnormality occurs in the checksum as described above, execution of the setting value update process (step S7918) is prompted to prevent the game from being played with the abnormal setting value. It becomes possible to

If the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal (steps S7906 and S7909: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned on using the setting key. Then (step S7912), it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 and the gaming machine body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 (step S7913). As in the thirtieth embodiment, the front door open sensor 95 is used to detect whether or not the front door frame 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 13 . The main body open sensor 96 is used to detect whether or not it is in the open state, as in the thirtieth embodiment. The setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step S7912: YES), and the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13, and the game machine main body is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11. 12 is open (step S7913: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step S7914). In the setting confirmation process, the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are confirmed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 used to display various parameters that are the management results of the game history. A process for displaying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is executed.

FIG. 115 is a flow chart showing the setting confirmation process. The processing of steps S8001 to S8003 in the setting confirmation processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8001). The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed. When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", corresponding display control is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) described later. will be As a result, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is done.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned off using the setting key (step S8002). In this case, it may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state, or may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state. If the setting key insertion unit 68a has not been turned off (step S8002: NO), the process of step S8002 is repeated.

If the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off (step S8002: YES), the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S8003). As a result, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is canceled. In this case, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start to display the management result of the game history.

As described above, in this embodiment, the operation power to the main side CPU 63 is supplied to the main side CPU 63 by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. is started and the main process is started, the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned ON, and the main process enables the progress of the game. The setting confirmation process is executed in the situation where the process at the time of supply start of the operating power is being executed, which is the situation before the execution. As a result, it is possible to check the set value even when no game is being played.

Assuming that the setting value is confirmed while the game is continuing, for example, if the setting value is confirmed during the execution of the game cycle, the setting value is confirmed during the confirmation process. There is a risk that the transition to the open/close execution mode may occur at In this case, there is a possibility that the game ball cannot be shot toward the special electric prize winning device 32 even though the opening/closing execution mode has been started. In addition, if the setting value is confirmed during execution of the opening/closing execution mode, the opening/closing execution mode will proceed under the condition that the setting value is being confirmed. There is a risk that the game ball cannot be shot toward the target.

Assuming that the progress of the game is stopped when the setting value is confirmed, if the confirmation of the setting value is started while the game is being played, the progress of the game is stopped in the middle. This may complicate the process for For example, if confirmation of a set value is started during execution of a game round and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the game round in the middle is required. In this case, when confirmation of the set values is started, the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is stopped halfway, and when the confirmation of the set values is completed, the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is resumed. To do so would require more complicated processing. Further, for example, if confirmation of set values is started during execution of the opening/closing execution mode and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the opening/closing execution mode in the middle is required. Also, if confirmation of the set value is started during execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display section 38a and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the variable display of the pattern in the middle is performed. necessary. In addition, if confirmation of the set value is started during execution of the open execution state of the general electric accessory 34a and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the open execution state in the middle is required. Become. On the other hand, it is also conceivable to wait until all the games are completed before confirming the set value. It is necessary to wait until none of the release execution states of the object 34a is executed, and there is a possibility that the waiting time until confirmation of the setting value is started becomes long.

On the other hand, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, which is the situation before the process for enabling the progress of the game is executed in the main process executed when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. Since the setting confirmation process is executed while the process is being executed, the setting value is confirmed while the progress of the game is already stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting values from being checked while the game is in progress, and to stop the progress of the game midway or stop the progress of the game when checking the setting values. There is no need to wait until the confirmation of the set value. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately confirm the setting value.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 114), if the reset button 68c is pressed (step S7905: YES), RAM clear processing is executed (step S7915). In the RAM clearing process, except for the area (specifically, the set value counter) in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for the specific control, the work area for the specific control 221 is cleared to "0" and initialization is performed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. In addition, in the RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main side CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing (step S7902) of step S7902 is executed.

On the other hand, in the RAM clear processing, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to "0". This makes it possible to prevent the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control from being cleared to "0" by the clearing operation by the manager of the game hall.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step S7916). It is determined whether or not the gaming machine body 12 is in the open state (step S7917). As in the thirtieth embodiment, the front door open sensor 95 is used to detect whether or not the front door frame 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 13 . The main body open sensor 96 is used to detect whether or not it is in the open state, as in the thirtieth embodiment. The setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step S7916: YES), and the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13, and the gaming machine main body is opened with respect to the outer frame 11. 12 is open (step S7917: YES), a set value update process is executed (step S7918).

FIG. 116 is a flowchart showing setting value update processing. The processes of steps S8101 to S8107 in the set value update process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the setting update display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8101). The setting update display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated. When the setting update display flag is set to "1", corresponding display control is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) to be described later. will be As a result, a display indicating that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated and a display indicating the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. will be

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is 1 or more corresponding to "setting 1" and 6 or less corresponding to "setting 6" (step S8102). If the value of the set value counter is "0" or is 7 or more, a negative determination is made in step S8102, and "1" is set to the set value counter (step S8103). As a result, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step S8102 or if the process of step S8103 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned off using the setting key (step S8104). In this case, it may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state, or may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state.

If the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned off (step S8104: NO), on condition that the reset button 68c has been pressed (step S8105: YES), the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is incremented by 1 (step S8106). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S8105: NO) or if the value of the set value counter is incremented by 1, the process returns to step S8102. If the value is determined to be 7 or more, "1" is set to the set value counter in step S8103. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off (step S8104: YES), the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S8107). As a result, a display indicating that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated and a display indicating the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. state is canceled. In this case, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start to display the management result of the game history.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c, the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the main processing is started. The button 68c is pressed, and the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed regardless of whether the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON. As a result, the operation content of turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c is uniquely linked to the execution of the RAM clearing process (step S7915). It is possible to make the content of the operation for generating the game easy to understand for the manager of the game hall.

Even if the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed, the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is not cleared to "0" and the information of the set value counter is not changed. This makes it possible to prevent the setting values from being changed even if the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed.

RAM clear processing is performed based on not only performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c, but also performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while performing the ON operation of the setting key insertion part 68a with the setting key. Not only (step S7915) but also set value update processing (step S7918) is executed. Also, as already described, the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is performed based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while turning ON the setting key inserting portion 68a with the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. executed. This makes it possible to share the ON operation for the setting key inserting portion 68a as the operation for executing the processing related to the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to make the contents of the operation for generating the processing related to the setting value easy for the manager of the game hall to understand.

Further, when the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while the setting key inserting portion 68a is ON-operated by the setting key, and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not added, the setting confirmation processing is executed, and the resetting is performed. When the pressing operation of the button 68c is added, set value update processing is executed. This makes it possible to differentiate between the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process to be executed depending on whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the manager of the game hall to understand the operation contents for executing the desired process out of the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process. Further, by increasing the number of operations for executing the setting value updating process rather than the setting confirmation process, it is possible to make it particularly difficult to illegally perform the setting value updating process.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 114), if the processing of step S7911 is executed, if the determination in step S7912 or step S7913 is negative, if the processing of step S7914 is executed, the processing is negative in step S7916 or step S7917. When the determination is made or when the process of step S7918 is executed, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S7919). By clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", even if the first timer interrupt process is started, the state in which various processes set for the first timer interrupt process are not executed is canceled. In step S7919, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, a return command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S7920). In the return command, information indicating the number of pending information for the special figure display unit 37a, information indicating the current success or failure lottery mode, information indicating the current support mode, indicating whether the opening and closing execution mode is in the middle of execution information, and information indicating whether or not a game cycle is in progress. These information are set based on the information stored in the work area 221 for specific control. When the sound emission control device 81 receives the return command, the display content of the pattern display device 41, the light emission content of the display light emitting unit 53, and the sound output content of the speaker unit 54 correspond to various information set in the return command. Contents to be done.

Here, when confirming the setting values of the pachinko machine 10, it is necessary to turn on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while turning on the setting key inserting portion 68a with the setting key. Then, for example, when it is necessary to check the set value during execution of the game round, the pachinko machine 10 is turned off during the execution of the game round, and then the setting key insertion portion 68a is operated by the setting key. The power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while performing the ON operation. In this case, since backup power is not supplied to the RAM provided in the voice light emission control device 81, at the stage when the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, the RAM of the voice light emission control device 81 is used for the game play. The information for controlling is erased. On the other hand, since backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 and clear processing of the main RAM 65 is not executed when confirming the setting value, the power supply OFF operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed during execution of the game round. After that, when the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON-operated by the setting key, after the execution of the setting confirmation processing, the special figure display portion 37a displays the variation of the pattern. will be resumed. Then, a situation occurs in which the pattern display device 41 does not perform the variable display of the pattern even though the special figure display unit 37a performs the variable display of the pattern.

On the other hand, a return command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 after the setting confirmation process is completed, and the return command includes information indicating whether or not the game round is being executed. Then, when the sound emission control device 81 receives the return command, the pattern display device 41 starts the variable display of the pattern. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the pattern display device 41 does not perform the variable display of the pattern even though the variable display of the pattern is performed in the special figure display section 37a. . The variable display of the symbols is performed at a relatively high speed so that each symbol during the variable display becomes indistinguishable or difficult for the player. In addition, the return command does not include the result of the success/failure determination process and the result of the allocation determination process of the game round to be restarted, and does not include information indicating the end timing of the game round to be restarted. Therefore, when the sound emission control device 81 starts the variable display of symbols on the symbol display device 41 based on the return command, if the game round to be restarted corresponds to the loss result, the next game round is started. When a command to start the demo display or a command to start the demonstration display on the pattern display device 41 is received, the variable display of patterns based on the return command is terminated, and the display corresponding to the newly received command is started, and the restart target is restarted. If the game round corresponds to the result of the big win, when the opening command indicating the start of the opening/closing execution mode is received, the variable display of the pattern based on the return command is terminated and the opening performance is started.

Further, when the return command includes information indicating that the open/close execution mode is in the process of being executed, the sound emission control device 81 starts a display effect indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed on the pattern display device 41. be done. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed.

After that, the remaining processing of steps S7921 to S7924 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but such irregular time is used to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps S7921 to S7924. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps S7921 to S7924 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps S7921 to S7924, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

Next, the first timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As already explained, the first timer interrupt process is started periodically with a period of 4 milliseconds, which is the first interrupt period. Also, the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt processing is set as a program for specific control.

First, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control (step S8201). As already described, the start-up processing flag is set to "1" in step S7903 of the main processing (FIG. 114). Then, if the start-up processing flag is set to "1" (step S8201: YES), the first timer interrupt process is terminated without executing the various processes of steps S8202 to S8221. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started and the main process (FIG. 114) is started, execution of the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process is permitted early. Even if there is, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed in the first timer interrupt process until the process for starting the supply of operating power is completed and the execution of the process for controlling the progress of the game is permitted. It is possible to prevent it from being executed.

As already described, the start-up processing flag is cleared to "0" in step S7919 when the processing for starting supply of operating power is completed in the main processing (FIG. 114). In the first timer interrupt processing, if the start-up processing flag is not set to "1" (step S8201: NO), the processing after step S8202 is executed.

In steps S8202 to S8219 and S8221, the same processes as steps S3701 to S3719 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 69) in the fifteenth embodiment are executed. These processes are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control. In this case, as already described, if it is determined in the main processing (FIG. 114) that the power failure flag is not set to "1" (step S7906: NO) or if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step S7909: NO), "1" is set to the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control (step S7910). If "1" is set to the game stop flag, the process of steps S8201 to S8206 is executed in the first timer interrupt process, but the process of steps S8208 to S8221 is performed by making an affirmative determination in step S8207. don't run As a result, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the progress of the game is stopped, and the specific control The progress of the game is stopped when the checksum does not match due to a change in the storage state of information in at least one of the work area 221 and the stack area 222 for specific control since the last power-off. state. For example, shooting of game balls is prohibited by not executing the process of step S8212. Further, execution of the game cycle and opening/closing execution mode is prohibited by not executing the process of step S8214. Also, since the process of step S8218 is not executed, the payout of game balls is prohibited.

On the other hand, even in such a situation where the progress of the game is stopped, power failure monitoring is executed in step S8202, and hit random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, and reach random number counter C3 in steps S8203 and S8204. And, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and fraud detection is performed in step S8206.

In the first timer interrupt process, setting monitoring process is executed in step S8220. FIG. 118 is a flowchart showing setting monitoring processing. The processing of steps S8301 to S8303 in the setting monitoring processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

By checking the value of the set value counter in the specific control work area 221, it is determined whether or not the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is normal (step S8301). Specifically, if the set value set in the set value counter is one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and if it is "0" or 7 or more, it is abnormal. Determine that there is.

If the set value is abnormal (step S8301: NO), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8302), similarly to step S7910 in the main process (FIG. 114). By setting the game stop flag to "1", the process of steps S8208 to S8221 is not executed by making an affirmative determination in step S8207 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). As a result, when it is specified that the set value is abnormal, the progress of the game is stopped. On the other hand, since the processing of steps S8202 to S8206 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) is executed even in the situation where the game stop flag is set to "1", the progress of the game is stopped. Power outage monitoring is executed even in a situation where the winning random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3 and random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and fraud detection is executed.

After that, an abnormality command indicating that the set value is abnormal is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S8303). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display light emission unit 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the setting value abnormality, and causes the speaker unit 54 to output the sound "Please change the setting." . Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 resumes until the set value update process (step S7918) of the main process (FIG. 114) is executed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the notification is continued when the

The manager of the game hall confirming the above notification while the progress of the game is stopped temporarily suspends the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10, and then restarts the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加If so, an operation is performed to execute the set value update process (step S7918). As a result, when a setting value abnormality occurs, a new setting value can be set in the setting value update process (step S7918).

Here, the process of monitoring whether or not the set value is abnormal is executed by the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) which is started periodically. As a result, it is possible to monitor whether or not the set value is abnormal even while the game is being played. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being continued even though the set value is abnormal. Moreover, the monitoring of whether or not the set value is abnormal is executed each time a monitoring opportunity occurs. This makes it possible to increase the frequency of monitoring whether the set value is abnormal.

The main process (FIG. 114) does not include any process for monitoring whether the set values are normal. If the processing for monitoring whether the set value is normal or not is set in the processing at the start of supply of operating power in the main processing (FIG. 114), the power failure flag and the checksum are set at the start of supply of operating power. In addition to monitoring whether the set values are normal or not, the monitoring load increases. Furthermore, when it is specified that the set value is abnormal at the start of supply of operating power, the RAM clear processing (step S7915) and the set value update processing (step S7918) are executed. becomes complicated. On the other hand, since the main process (FIG. 114) does not include a process for monitoring whether or not the set value is normal, the process configuration for the process at the start of supply of operating power is suitable. It becomes possible to do. Further, even if the process for monitoring whether the set value is normal or not is not set in the process at the start of supply of operating power, as described above, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) Since the setting monitoring process (step S8220) is executed at the same time, if the setting value is abnormal, it can be dealt with.

In the configuration in which the first timer interrupt processing is executed as described above, in this embodiment, as already explained, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) is performed separately from the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) as the timer interrupt processing. In addition to existing, the second timer interrupt process is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process even during execution of the first timer interrupt process. In this case, although illustration is omitted in the first timer interrupt process, prohibition and permission of timer interrupt process are performed before and after each process of steps S8201 to S8221. For example, the timer interrupt process is prohibited before the lottery random number update process (step S8203) is executed, and the timer interrupt process is permitted after the lottery random number update process (step S8203) is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the second timer interrupt processing from being interrupted and started while the random number update processing for lottery is being executed. In addition, the timer interrupt processing is prohibited before executing the special figure special electric control processing (step S8214), and the timer interrupt processing is permitted after the special figure special electric control processing (step S8214) is executed. This makes it possible to prevent the second timer interrupt process from being interrupted and started while the special figure special electric control process is being executed.

Next, a configuration for controlling the display of various display units by the main CPU 63 will be described. FIG. 119 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration for controlling the display of various display units by the main CPU 63. As shown in FIG.

As targets for display control by the main side CPU 63, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 exists. Each of these is provided as a segment display portion in which a plurality of segments for display by LEDs are arranged. These segment display portions are set to a light emitting state by setting data corresponding to the light emitting state (for example, data of "1" which is one of the binary data), and data corresponding to the light emitting state (for example, binary data). When the other one (the data of "0") is set, the light is turned off.

The main control board 61 is provided with a first display circuit 261 corresponding to the special figure display unit 37a, and a second display circuit 262 is provided corresponding to the special figure reservation display unit 37b. A third display circuit 263 is provided in correspondence with the display unit 38a, and a fourth display circuit 264 is provided in correspondence with the normal figure reservation display unit 38b. A fifth display circuit 265 is provided corresponding to 204 . In the eleventh embodiment, the main control board 61 is provided with the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 corresponding to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 one-to-one. However, in this embodiment, these first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 are not provided.

The first display circuit 261 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of the plurality of display segments of the special figure display section 37a. As a result, each display segment of the special figure display section 37a becomes a light emitting state or a light emitting state in a mode corresponding to the display data provided to the first display circuit 261. In this case, the first display circuit 261 can store and hold the supplied display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but after the predetermined period elapses, the display data gradually become all "0". will approach the state of Therefore, the display segment of the special figure display unit 37a which is in the light emitting state by the display data provided to the first display circuit 261 has passed a predetermined period without new display data being provided to the first display circuit 261 By doing so, the lights gradually turn off. In addition, even if the display content of the special figure display unit 37a is not changed not only when the display content of the special figure display unit 37a is changed by such a configuration, the output processing of the previous display data The same display data as the first display circuit 261 is supplied to the first display circuit 261 .

The number of display segments provided in the special figure display portion 37a is eight. Therefore, 8-bit data is provided to the first display circuit 261 as display data for controlling the display of the special figure display section 37a.

The second display circuit 262 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of the plurality of display segments of the special figure reservation display section 37b. As a result, each display segment of the special figure reservation display section 37b becomes a light emitting state or an extinguished state in a manner corresponding to the display data provided to the second display circuit 262. In this case, the second display circuit 262 can store and hold the provided display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but after the predetermined period elapses, the display data gradually becomes all "0". will approach the state of Therefore, the display segment of the special figure reservation display portion 37b that is in the light emitting state by the display data provided to the second display circuit 262 is not provided with new display data to the second display circuit 262, and a predetermined period of time elapses. As the time elapses, the light is gradually turned off. Also, with such a configuration, not only when the display content of the special figure reservation display unit 37b is changed, but also when the display content of the special figure reservation display unit 37b is not changed, the previous display data The same display data as the output processing time is supplied to the second display circuit 262 .

The number of display segments provided in the special figure reservation display portion 37b is four. Therefore, 4-bit data is provided to the second display circuit 262 as display data for controlling the display of the special figure reservation display unit 37b. However, since the display data is provided in 8-bit units, 8-bit data is provided even when the display data is provided to the second display circuit 262, of which 4 bits are the special figure reservation display section 37b is used as display data for controlling the display.

The third display circuit 263 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of a plurality of display segments of the normal-diagram display section 38a. As a result, each display segment of the general pattern display section 38a is turned on or off in a manner corresponding to the display data provided to the third display circuit 263. FIG. In this case, although the third display circuit 263 can store and hold the supplied display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), the display data gradually changes to all "0" after the predetermined period. will approach the state of Therefore, the display segment of the general-purpose display unit 38a, which is in the luminous state due to the display data provided to the third display circuit 263, does not provide new display data to the third display circuit 263, and the predetermined period elapses. By doing so, the lights gradually turn off. In addition, due to such a configuration, even when the display contents of the normal pattern display unit 38a are not changed, as well as when the display contents of the normal pattern display unit 38a are not changed, the previous display data output process The same display data as the first is supplied to the third display circuit 263 .

The number of display segments provided in the normal map display portion 38a is eight. Therefore, 8-bit data is provided to the third display circuit 263 as display data for controlling the display of the normal-diagram display section 38a.

The fourth display circuit 264 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of the plurality of display segments of the normal figure holding display section 38b. As a result, each display segment of the normal pattern holding display section 38b is turned into a light-emitting state or a light-out state in a mode corresponding to the display data provided to the fourth display circuit 264. FIG. In this case, the fourth display circuit 264 can store and hold the supplied display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but after the predetermined period elapses, the display data gradually become all "0". will approach the state of Therefore, the display segment of the normal pattern holding display section 38b which is in the light emitting state due to the display data provided to the fourth display circuit 264 does not provide new display data to the fourth display circuit 264 for a predetermined period of time. As the time elapses, the light is gradually turned off. In addition, due to such a configuration, not only when the display contents of the general pattern reservation display unit 38b are changed, but also when the display contents of the general pattern reservation display unit 38b are not changed, the previous display data The same display data as the output processing time is supplied to the fourth display circuit 264 .

The number of segments for display provided in the normal figure reservation display portion 38b is four. Therefore, 4-bit data is provided to the fourth display circuit 264 as display data for controlling the display of the normal map holding display section 38b. However, since the display data is provided in 8-bit units, 8-bit data is provided even when the display data is provided to the fourth display circuit 264, of which 4 bits are used for the general-purpose display unit. 38b is used as display data for controlling the display.

The fifth display circuit 265 provides data corresponding to the supplied display data to each of a plurality of display segments provided in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201-204. As a result, each display segment of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is brought into a light emitting state or a non-lighting state in a mode corresponding to the display data provided to the fifth display circuit 265 . In this case, the fifth display circuit 265 can store and hold the supplied display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but after the predetermined period elapses, the display data gradually become all "0". will approach the state of Therefore, the fifth display circuit 265 is provided with new display data for the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 which are in the light emitting state due to the display data provided to the fifth display circuit 265. After a predetermined period of time elapses, the light is gradually extinguished. In addition, due to such a configuration, not only the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are changed, but also the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are changed. Even if it is not performed, the same display data as the output processing of the previous display data is supplied to the fifth display circuit 265 .

Each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is provided with seven display segments. On the other hand, display data is provided in units of 8 bits. When the display data of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are provided to the fifth display circuit 265, the 7-bit display data corresponding to the first notification display device 201 are provided as 8-bit unit data. After that, 7-bit display data corresponding to the second notification display device 202 is provided as 8-bit unit data, and then 7-bit display data corresponding to the third notification display device 203 is provided as 8-bit unit data. Finally, 7-bit display data corresponding to the fourth notification display device 204 is provided as 8-bit unit data.

In the configuration provided with the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 as described above, the main CPU 63 supplies display data to the display IC 266 . In other words, the display ICs 266 are not provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265, but one IC is common to all the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. display IC 266 is provided. When supplying display data to the display IC 266, the main CPU 63 also supplies the display IC 266 with type data indicating which of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 the display data corresponds to.

In detail, the electrical connection between the main CPU 63 and the display IC 266 is as follows. It is electrically connected using the line LN4. All of these signal lines LN1 to LN4 are signal lines for transmitting signals from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 by one-way communication.

The type data is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 by serial communication using the type data signal line LN1. In this case, each 1-bit division of the type data by serial communication is indicated by the type clock signal transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 using the type clock signal line LN2. The type data is data indicating which of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 the display data to be transmitted corresponds to. The type data is transmitted as 5-bit data consisting of the 1st bit to the 5th bit. When the display data corresponds to the first display circuit 261, the first bit becomes HI level and the other bits become LOW level. When the display data corresponds to the second display circuit 262, the second bit becomes HI level and the other bits become LOW level. When the display data corresponds to the third display circuit 263, the third bit becomes HI level and the other bits become LOW level. When the display data corresponds to the fourth display circuit 264, the fourth bit becomes HI level and the other bits become LOW level. When the display data corresponds to the fifth display circuit 265, the fifth bit becomes HI level and the other bits become LOW level.

Display data is transmitted by serial communication from the main CPU 63 to the display IC 266 using the display data signal line LN3. In this case, each 1-bit division of display data by serial communication is indicated by a display clock signal transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 using the display clock signal line LN4. The display data is transmitted in 8-bit units of 1st to 8th bits.

The main CPU 63 transmits display data corresponding to each of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 to the display IC 266 in second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), which will be described later. In this case, in one processing cycle of the second timer interrupt processing, display data is transmitted to one of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265, and the nth display circuit→n+1th display is performed. The display circuits 261 to 265 to which the display data is to be transmitted are changed one by one each time a new processing cycle of the second timer interrupt processing occurs according to the circuit order. In addition, in the second timer interrupt processing in the processing cycle next to the processing cycle in which the display data corresponding to the fifth display circuit 265, which is the last sequence in the order, is transmitted, the first display circuit 261, which is the first sequence in the above sequence, Send the corresponding display data. In addition, only one 8-bit unit display data is transmitted in the processing cycle of the second timer interrupt processing for transmitting display data to any one of the first to fourth display circuits 261 to 264, but the fifth display circuit 265 In the processing cycle of the second timer interrupt processing for transmitting display data to , four 8-bit unit display data are transmitted corresponding to the number of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

In the configuration in which the main CPU 63 transmits display data as described above, the work area 221 for specific control and the work area 223 for non-specific control are various storage areas referred to by the main CPU 63 in order to transmit display data. is set. FIG. 120(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining various buffers 271 to 275 provided in the work area 221 for specific control, and FIG. 120(b) is a FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various storage areas 234 and 276;

As shown in FIG. 120(a), the specific control work area 221 includes a first display data buffer 271, a second display data buffer 272, a third display data buffer 273, a fourth display data buffer 274, A fifth display data buffer 275 is provided.

Display data to be supplied to the first display circuit 261 is stored in the first display data buffer 271 . Since the first display circuit 261 is provided corresponding to the special figure display section 37a as already explained, the first display data buffer 271 has display data for causing the special figure display section 37a to perform a predetermined display. will be stored. In this case, the display data is stored in the first display data buffer 271 in the display control process (step S8216) based on the contents of the special figure special electric control process (step S8214) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). . When the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) for transmitting display data to the first display circuit 261 comes to process, only when the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 is changed. Instead, the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 is transmitted to the display IC 266 even if the display data has not been changed.

Display data to be supplied to the second display circuit 262 is stored in the second display data buffer 272 . Since the second display circuit 262 is provided corresponding to the special figure reservation display section 37b as already explained, the second display data buffer 272 displays the special figure reservation display section 37b for performing a predetermined display. data will be stored. In this case, the storage of the display data in the second display data buffer 272 is performed in the display control process (step S8216) based on the contents of the special figure special electric control process (step S8214) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). . When the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) for transmitting display data to the second display circuit 262 comes to process, only when the display data stored in the second display data buffer 272 is changed. Instead, the display data stored in the second display data buffer 272 is transmitted to the display IC 266 even if the display data has not been changed.

Display data to be supplied to the third display circuit 263 is stored in the third display data buffer 273 . Since the third display circuit 263 is provided corresponding to the normal map display section 38a as already explained, the third display data buffer 273 stores display data for causing the normal map display section 38a to perform a predetermined display. will be stored. In this case, the display data is stored in the third display data buffer 273 in the display control process (step S8216) based on the contents of the normal/universal power control process (step S8215) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). will be When the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) for transmitting display data to the third display circuit 263 comes to process, only when the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is changed. Instead, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is transmitted to the display IC 266 even if the display data has not been changed.

Display data to be supplied to the fourth display circuit 264 is stored in the fourth display data buffer 274 . Since the fourth display circuit 264 is provided corresponding to the normal pattern reservation display section 38b as already explained, the fourth display data buffer 274 displays a display for causing the normal pattern reservation display section 38b to perform a predetermined display. data will be stored. In this case, the display data is stored in the fourth display data buffer 274 in the display control process (step S8216) based on the contents of the normal/universal power control process (step S8215) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). will be When the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) for transmitting display data to the fourth display circuit 264 comes to process, only when the display data stored in the fourth display data buffer 274 is changed. Instead, the display data stored in the fourth display data buffer 274 is transmitted to the display IC 266 even if the display data has not been changed.

Display data to be supplied to the fifth display circuit 265 is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 . Since the fifth display circuit 265 is provided corresponding to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as already described, the fifth display data buffer 275 stores the first to fourth notification display devices 201 204 to perform a predetermined display is stored. When it is time to process the second timer interrupt process for transmitting display data to the fifth display circuit 265, not only when the display data stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is changed, but also when the display data is not changed, the display data stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is transmitted to the display IC 266 .

Here, the display corresponding to the management result of the game history is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) or the setting value update process (FIG. 116) is executed. If so, the display corresponding to the current set value is performed. In this case, since the fifth display data buffer 275 is provided in the work area 221 for specific control, the process of storing the display data in the fifth display data buffer 275 is performed as a process corresponding to the specific control. On the other hand, the process for deriving the management result of the game history is performed as a process corresponding to non-specific control, and the 61st to 68th parameters, which are the management result of the game history, are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices. 201 to 204 are sequentially displayed.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 120(b), the work area 223 for non-specific control not only stores the calculation result storage area 234 for storing the 61st to 68th parameters, but also stores the 61st to 68th parameters. A display target setting area 276 is provided for storing parameters to be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 among them. Even in this embodiment, as in the fifteenth embodiment, the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is 10 seconds. Each time a second elapses, the calculation results of the parameters to be displayed are read from the calculation result storage area 234 in accordance with a predetermined display order, and the read parameter calculation results are stored in the display target setting area 276. be. Then, when the game history management result is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), which is processing corresponding to specific control, , the display data stored in the display object setting area 276 is read, and the read display data is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 .

On the other hand, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) is being executed, the first to fourth notification displays are displayed in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123), which is the process corresponding to the specific control. Display data for displaying the status of confirming the current set values of the pachinko machine 10 in the devices 201 to 204 and displaying the current set values of the pachinko machine 10 are performed. It is stored in the display data buffer 275 . In addition, when the set value update process (Fig. 116) is being executed, the first to fourth notification display The fifth display data is the display data for displaying that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated in the devices 201 to 204 and displaying the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10. Stored in buffer 275 .

In the configuration in which the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 are provided as described above, the main CPU 63 outputs the display data corresponding to each processing cycle of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123). The display data is read out from the buffers 271-275, the read display data is transmitted to the display IC 266, and the type data indicating to which of the first to fifth display circuits 261-265 the display data corresponds. It transmits to display IC266. FIG. 121 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the display IC 266. As shown in FIG.

The display IC 266 includes a type data buffer 281, a selection signal output section 282, a display data buffer 283, and a display data output section 284, as shown in FIG. The display data buffer 283 stores the display data received from the main side CPU 63 . The display data output unit 284 transmits the display data stored in the display data buffer 283 to the first to fifth display circuits 261-265. The type data buffer 281 stores the type data received from the main side CPU 63 . The selection signal output unit 282 outputs a selection signal for designating the display circuit 261 to 265 corresponding to the type data stored in the type data buffer 281 among the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 as the reception destination of the display data. to output

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 119, the display IC 266 and the first display circuit 261 are electrically connected using a display signal group 291 . The display signal group 291 is provided so as to enable 8-bit display data to be transmitted at once, and the 8-bit display data is transmitted from the display IC 266 by parallel communication. A branch signal group 292 is provided by branching from the display signal group 291 , and the branch signal group 292 includes a second display circuit 262 , a third display circuit 263 , a fourth display circuit 264 and a fifth display circuit 265 . are electrically connected to each of the Similar to the display signal group 291, the branch signal group 292 is provided so as to enable 8-bit display data to be transmitted at once, and the 8-bit display data is transmitted from the display IC 266 by parallel communication. be.

Since the display signal group 291 and the branch signal group 292 are provided as described above, when the display data stored in the display data buffer 283 is transmitted by the display data output unit 284, the display data is transferred to the first display data. to all of the fifth display circuits 261-265. In this case, first to fifth selection signal lines 301 to 305 are provided for receiving the supplied display data and designating the display circuits 261 to 265 to be used.

The first selection signal line 301 is provided to electrically connect the display IC 266 and the first display circuit 261 . When the type data corresponding to the first display circuit 261 is stored in the type data buffer 281, the display data supplied from the display data output unit 284 is received by the first display circuit 261 and used. , the selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 transmits the first selection signal to the first display circuit 261 through the first selection signal line 301 . As a result, the display data supplied to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 through the display signal group 291 and branch signal group 292 are received and used only by the first display circuit 261 .

A second selection signal line 302 is provided to electrically connect the display IC 266 and the second display circuit 262 . When the type data corresponding to the second display circuit 262 is stored in the type data buffer 281, the second display circuit 262 receives and uses the display data supplied from the display data output unit 284. , the selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 transmits the second selection signal to the second display circuit 262 through the second selection signal line 302 . As a result, the display data supplied to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 through the display signal group 291 and branch signal group 292 are received and used only by the second display circuit 262 .

A third selection signal line 303 is provided to electrically connect the display IC 266 and the third display circuit 263 . When the type data corresponding to the third display circuit 263 is stored in the type data buffer 281, the third display circuit 263 receives and uses the display data supplied from the display data output unit 284. , the selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 transmits the third selection signal to the third display circuit 263 through the third selection signal line 303 . As a result, the display data supplied to all the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 through the display signal group 291 and branch signal group 292 are received and used only by the third display circuit 263 .

A fourth selection signal line 304 is provided to electrically connect the display IC 266 and the fourth display circuit 264 . When the type data corresponding to the fourth display circuit 264 is stored in the type data buffer 281, the display data supplied from the display data output unit 284 is received by the fourth display circuit 264 and used. , the selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 transmits the fourth selection signal to the fourth display circuit 264 through the fourth selection signal line 304 . As a result, the display data supplied to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 through the display signal group 291 and branch signal group 292 are received and used only by the fourth display circuit 264 .

A fifth selection signal line 305 is provided to electrically connect the display IC 266 and the fifth display circuit 265 . When the type data corresponding to the fifth display circuit 265 is stored in the type data buffer 281, the display data supplied from the display data output unit 284 is received by the fifth display circuit 265 and used. , the selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 transmits the fifth selection signal to the fifth display circuit 265 through the fifth selection signal line 305 . As a result, the display data supplied to all of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 through the display signal group 291 and branch signal group 292 are received and used only by the fifth display circuit 265 .

FIG. 122 shows how the main CPU 63 transmits the type data and the display data to the display IC 266 and how the display data transmitted from the display IC 266 is received by the first display circuit 261 or the second display circuit 262. It is a time chart. 122(a) shows the transmission period of the type data signal from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266, FIG. 122(b) shows the transmission period of the type clock signal from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266, and FIG. ) shows the transmission period of the display data signal from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266, FIG. 122(d) shows the transmission period of the display clock signal from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266, and FIG. to the first display circuit 261, FIG. 122(f) shows the transmission period of the second selection signal from the display IC 266 to the second display circuit 262, and FIG. It shows a transmission period of display data from the display IC 266 to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. FIG. The same applies to the case where the third to fifth display circuits 263 to 265 receive the display data.

Type data from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 at the timing of t1 after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 including the main side CPU 63, the display IC 266 and the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 is started. and transmission of display data is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 122(b), pulse type clock signals are transmitted at timings t1, t2, t3, t4, and t5. As shown in (a), the pulse type data signal is transmitted in correspondence with the transmission of the pulse type clock signal at the timing t1. As a result, information corresponding to the first display circuit 261 is stored in the type data buffer 281 of the display IC 266 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 122(d), pulse-like display clocks are generated at timings t1, t2, t3, t4, t5, t6, t7 and t8. As shown in FIG. 122(c), a pulsed display data signal is generated corresponding to the transmission of the pulsed display clock signal at timings t2, t3, t5, and t7. is sent. As a result, the display data buffer 283 of the display IC 266 stores the display data corresponding to the information format.

Then, at timing t9, as shown in FIG. 122(d), the transmission of the display clock signal for the 8th bit is completed, and at timing t9, as shown in FIG. The selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 starts transmitting the first selection signal to the first display circuit 261 corresponding to the stored type data, and at the timing of t9, as shown in FIG. Then, the display data output unit 284 of the display IC 266 starts transmitting the display data stored in the display data buffer 283 . As a result, the display data is received and used by the first display circuit 261 .

After that, at the timing of t10, as shown in FIGS. 122(a) to 122(d), transmission of the type data and the display data from the main side CPU 63 to the display IC 266 is newly started. In this case, at the timing of t10, transmission of the first selection signal from the display IC 266 to the first display circuit 261 is stopped as shown in FIGS. Transmission of display data to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 is stopped.

In detail about the new transmission of the type data and the display data, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 122(a), the pulse type data signal is transmitted in correspondence with the transmission of the pulse type clock signal at the timing t11. As a result, information corresponding to the second display circuit 262 is stored in the type data buffer 281 of the display IC 266 .

Also, as shown in FIG. 122(d), pulse-like display clocks are generated at timings t10, t11, t12, t13, t14, t15, t16 and t17. As shown in FIG. 122(c), as shown in FIG. 122(c), it corresponds to the transmission of pulsed display clock signals at timings t10, t11, t12, t15, t16 and t17. Then, a pulsed display data signal is transmitted. As a result, the display data buffer 283 of the display IC 266 stores the display data corresponding to the information format.

Then, at the timing of t18, as shown in FIG. 122(d), the transmission of the display clock signal of the 8th bit is completed, and at the timing of t18, the data is stored in the type data buffer 281 as shown in FIG. 122(f). The selection signal output unit 282 of the display IC 266 starts transmitting the second selection signal to the second display circuit 262 corresponding to the type data thus received, and at the timing of t18, as shown in FIG. Transmission of the display data stored in the display data buffer 283 by the display data output unit 284 of the display IC 266 is started. As a result, the display data is received and used by the second display circuit 262 .

For the first to fourth display circuits 261 to 264, only one piece of display data is transmitted in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) to which display data is to be transmitted. In the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) to which the display data is to be transmitted, four pieces of display data are transmitted corresponding to the number of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. As already explained, the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123) is started at the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds). Each processing time is set so that one processing time is completed in less than the second interrupt period.

With the above configuration, it is possible to transmit display data to a plurality of display circuits 261 to 265 using one display IC 266 . Here, as already explained, each of the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 can store and hold the provided display data for a predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds), but the predetermined period has elapsed. Then, the display data gradually approaches the state of all "0". In this case, if the reception of display data in each display circuit 261 to 265 exceeds a predetermined period, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the second Even if the display contents are not changed in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the display segments that are in the light emitting state will temporarily approach the extinguished state, and as a result, the light in the display segments will be reduced. blinking may occur. On the other hand, in this embodiment, apart from the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) started at the first interrupt period (specifically, 4 milliseconds), the second interrupt process, which is shorter than the first interrupt period, A second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) that is started at a cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds) is set, and transmission of display data to the display IC 266 is collectively performed in the second timer interrupt process. .

The second timer interrupt processing will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processes of steps S8401 to S8413 in the second timer interrupt process are executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, interrupt inhibition is set to inhibit the occurrence of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) (step S8401). By prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117), the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) even if the first interrupt cycle has passed. It is possible to prevent it from being started with In addition, by prohibiting the occurrence of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), even if the second interrupt cycle has passed during the execution of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), the second timer interrupt It is possible to prevent the process (FIG. 123) from being started redundantly.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step S8402). The setting update display flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the setting value update process (FIG. 116) is being executed by the main CPU 63 . As already explained, the setting value update process (FIG. 116) is executed in the main process (FIG. 114) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. However, since the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is started by interrupting even when the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, the main side CPU 63 sets Even when the value update process (FIG. 116) is being executed, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated.

The situation in which "1" is set in the setting update display flag means that the setting value update process (FIG. 116) is being executed by the main side CPU 63 during the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) this time. It means that it is a processing time that was started by interrupting the situation. If an affirmative determination is made in step S8402, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update is executed (step S8403). In the setting process, a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Display data to be displayed is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 .

When the display data stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is transmitted to the fifth display circuit 265 via the display IC 266, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display the description of FIG. 124(a). The display shown in the figure is performed. Specifically, when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display that the setting values are being updated, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 In each, at least one display segment is in a luminous state. In other words, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 enters the display state. As a result, even when the display indicating that the setting value is being updated is performed, the game hall can confirm that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not out of order. The administrator can grasp it. Even when the management result of the game history is displayed, at least one display segment in each of the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 is in a light emitting state, and the first to fourth information display devices are displayed. Each of the display devices 201 to 204 enters the display state.

Details of the display contents of each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are as follows. becomes. Even when the game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the center display segment of the first notification display device 201 can be in a light emitting state, The display contents of the first notification display device 201 when the management result of the game history is displayed does not include display contents in which one display segment in the center is in a light-emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a light-out state. not As a result, the display content of the first notification display device 201 in a situation where the setting value is being updated can be displayed as the game history while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state even when the management result of the game history is displayed. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management result of

In the second notification display device 202, similarly to the first notification display device 201, one central display segment is in a light emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a non-lit state. Even when the game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204, the center one display segment in the second information display device 202 can be in a light emitting state. The display contents of the second notification display device 202 when the management result of the game history is displayed does not include display contents in which one display segment in the center is in a light-emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a light-out state. not As a result, even when the management result of the game history is displayed, the display contents of the second notification display device 202 in the situation where the setting value is updated are displayed while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management result of

In the third notification display device 203, some of the display segments are in a luminous state and the rest of the display segments are in a non-lit state so that the character "H" is displayed. In this case, the display segments that are in the luminous state can be in the luminous state even when the management results of the game history are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The display content of the third notification display device 203 when displayed does not include the display content in which the letter "H" is displayed. As a result, even when the management result of the game history is displayed, the display contents of the third notification display device 203 in the situation where the setting value is updated are displayed while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management result of In addition, the display content of the third notification display device 203 when the set value is being checked does not include the display content in which the letter "H" is displayed. Thus, by displaying "H" on the third notification display device 203, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall that the setting value is being updated.

In the fourth notification display device 204, some display segments are in a light emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a non-lighting state so that a display corresponding to the current set value is performed. In the case of FIG. 124(a), the current set value is "setting 2", so "2" corresponding to "setting 2" is displayed on the fourth display device 204 for notification. By confirming the fourth notification display device 204, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp the current set value. Note that the display contents of the fourth notification display device 204 when the set value is being updated can be displayed both when the management result of the game history is displayed and when the set value is being checked.

Returning to the description of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123), if a negative determination is made in step S8402, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". (Step S8404). The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) is being executed by the main side CPU 63 . As already explained, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) is executed in the main process (FIG. 114) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. However, since the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is started by interrupting even when the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, the main side CPU 63 sets Even if the confirmation process (FIG. 115) is being executed, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated.

The situation in which the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" means that the main side CPU 63 is executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) during the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123). It means that it is a processing time that was started by interrupting the situation. If an affirmative determination is made in step S8404, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is executed (step S8405). In the setting process, a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed. Display data to be displayed is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 .

When the display data stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 is transmitted to the fifth display circuit 265 via the display IC 266, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display the description of FIG. 124(b). The display shown in the figure is performed. Specifically, when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display that the setting values are being updated, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 In each, at least one display segment is in a luminous state. In other words, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 enters the display state. As a result, even when the display indicating that the setting value is being confirmed is being performed, the game hall can confirm that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not out of order. The administrator can grasp it.

Details of the display contents of each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are as follows. becomes. Even when the game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the center display segment of the first notification display device 201 can be in a light emitting state, The display contents of the first notification display device 201 when the management result of the game history is displayed does not include display contents in which one display segment in the center is in a light-emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a light-out state. not As a result, even when the management result of the game history is displayed, the display contents of the first notification display device 201 in the situation where the setting value is being checked are displayed while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management result of

In the second notification display device 202, similarly to the first notification display device 201, one central display segment is in a light emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a non-lit state. Even when the game history management results are displayed on the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204, the center one display segment in the second information display device 202 can be in a light emitting state. The display contents of the second notification display device 202 when the management result of the game history is displayed does not include display contents in which one display segment in the center is in a light-emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a light-out state. not As a result, even when the management result of the game history is displayed, the display content of the second notification display device 202 in the situation where the setting value is being checked is displayed while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management result of

Here, the display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 are the same regardless of whether the setting value is being updated or the setting value is being confirmed. As a result, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 indicate that the display objects on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not the game history management results but the set values. By the display of , it is possible to clearly notify the manager of the game hall.

In the third notification display device 203, some of the display segments are in a light emitting state and the rest of the display segments are in a non-lighting state so that the letter "k" is displayed. In this case, the display segments that are in the luminous state can be in the luminous state even when the management results of the game history are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The display content of the third notification display device 203 when displayed does not include the display content in which the letter "k" is displayed. As a result, even when the management result of the game history is displayed, the display content of the third notification display device 203 in the situation where the set value is being confirmed is displayed as the game history while using the display segment that can be in the light emitting state. It is possible to display content that is not displayed in the management result of Further, while "H" is displayed on the third notification display device 203 when the setting value is being updated, "k" is displayed on the third notification display device 203 when the setting value is being checked. ” is displayed. As a result, by confirming the display contents of the third notification display device 203, the manager of the game hall is notified of whether the setting value is being updated or the setting value is being confirmed. becomes possible.

In the fourth notification display device 204, some display segments are in a light emitting state and the remaining display segments are in a non-lighting state so that a display corresponding to the current set value is performed. In the case of FIG. 124(b), the current set value is "setting 2", so "2" corresponding to "setting 2" is displayed on the fourth display device 204 for notification. By confirming the fourth notification display device 204, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp the current set values. It should be noted that the display contents of the fourth notification display device 204 when the set value is being checked can be displayed both when the management result of the game history is displayed and when the set value is being updated.

Returning to the description of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), if a negative determination is made in step S8404, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 in normal mode is executed (step S8406). In this case, information is read from the display target setting area 276 in the work area 223 for non-specific control, and parameters corresponding to the read information are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Display data is stored in the fifth display data buffer 275 . By transmitting the display data to the fifth display circuit 265 via the display IC 266, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 calculate the currently displayed parameters among the 61st to 68th parameters. Results are displayed.

When the processing of step S8403, step S8405, or step S8406 is executed, the transmission state of signals through the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 is turned off (step S8407), and the display data signal line LN3 and the display data signal line LN3 are turned off. The signal transmission state through the clock signal line LN4 is turned off (step S8408). Thereafter, update processing of the type counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is executed (step S8409).

The type counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the transmission target of the display data among the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 in the current processing of the second timer interrupt processing. When the type counter value is "1", the display data in the first display data buffer 271 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data in the second display data buffer 272 is to be transmitted. When the type counter value is "3", the display data in the third display data buffer 273 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data in the fourth display data buffer 274 is When the data is to be transmitted and the value of the type counter is "5", the display data in the fifth display data buffer 275 is to be transmitted. In the updating process of the type counter, 1 is added to the value of the type counter, and when the value of the type counter after the addition of 1 exceeds the upper limit value of "5", the value of the type counter is set to "1". . As a result, the transmission target of the display data is sequentially changed in the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 for each processing of the second timer interrupt processing.

After that, the type data corresponding to the value of the type counter is read from the main ROM 64 (step S8410). Specifically, when the value of the type counter is "1", the type data corresponding to the first display circuit 261 is read from the main ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "2", the second The type data corresponding to the display circuit 262 is read from the main ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "3", the type data corresponding to the third display circuit 263 is read from the main ROM 64, and the value of the type counter is read. When the value of the type counter is "4", the type data corresponding to the fourth display circuit 264 is read from the main ROM 64. Read from the side ROM 64 .

After that, display data is read from the display data buffers 271 to 275 corresponding to the value of the type counter (step S8411). Specifically, when the type counter value is "1", the display data is read from the first display data buffer 271, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data is read from the second display data buffer 272. When the type counter value is "3", the display data is read from the third display data buffer 273, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data is read from the fourth display data buffer 274. The display data is read, and if the value of the type counter is "5", the display data is read from the fifth display data buffer 275 .

Thereafter, transmission processing of various signals is executed (step S8412). In the transmission process, signals are output to the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 so that the type data read in step S8410 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG. Also, in the transmission process, signals are output to the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 so that the display data read in step S8411 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG.

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set to permit the generation of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) (step S8413).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c, supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started. When the main process (FIG. 114) is started, the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON, and the main process is executed to allow the game to proceed. The setting confirmation process is executed in the situation where the process at the time of supply start of the operating power is being executed, which is the situation before the power supply is started. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value.

Assuming that the setting value is confirmed while the game is continuing, for example, if the setting value is confirmed during the execution of the game cycle, the setting value is confirmed during the confirmation process. There is a risk that the transition to the open/close execution mode may occur at In this case, there is a possibility that the game ball cannot be shot toward the special electric prize winning device 32 even though the opening/closing execution mode has been started. In addition, if the setting value is confirmed during execution of the opening/closing execution mode, the opening/closing execution mode will proceed under the condition that the setting value is being confirmed. There is a risk that the game ball cannot be shot toward the target.

Assuming that the progress of the game is stopped when the setting value is confirmed, if the confirmation of the setting value is started while the game is being played, the progress of the game is stopped in the middle. There is a risk that the processing for this will become complicated. For example, if confirmation of a set value is started during execution of a game round and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the game round in the middle is required. In this case, when confirmation of the set values is started, the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is stopped halfway, and when the confirmation of the set values is completed, the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is resumed. To do so would require more complicated processing. Further, for example, if confirmation of the set value is started during execution of the opening/closing execution mode and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the opening/closing execution mode in the middle is required. Also, if confirmation of the set value is started during execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display section 38a and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the variable display of the pattern in the middle is executed. necessary. In addition, if confirmation of the set value is started during execution of the open execution state of the general electric accessory 34a and the progress of the game is to be stopped in the middle, processing for stopping the open execution state in the middle is required. Become. On the other hand, it is also conceivable to wait until all the games are completed before confirming the set value. It is necessary to wait until none of the release execution states of the object 34a is executed, and there is a possibility that the waiting time until confirmation of the setting value is started becomes long.

On the other hand, when supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, which is the situation before the process for enabling the progress of the game is executed in the main process executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. Since the setting confirmation process is executed while the process is being executed, the setting value is confirmed while the progress of the game is already stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting values from being confirmed while the game is in progress, and to stop the progress of the game when confirming the setting values, or to stop the progress of the game. There is no need to wait until the confirmation of the set value. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately confirm the setting value.

By turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c, the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the main process (FIG. 114) is started. is pressed, and RAM clear processing (step S7915) is executed regardless of whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on. As a result, the operation content of turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c is univocally linked to the execution of the RAM clearing process (step S7915), and the RAM clearing process (step S7915). It is possible to make the content of the operation for generating is easy to understand for the manager of the game hall.

Even if the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed, the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is not cleared to "0" and the information of the set value counter is not changed. This makes it possible to prevent the setting values from being changed even if the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed.

Not only is the power of the pachinko machine 10 turned on while pressing the reset button 68c, but also the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while operating the setting key insertion portion 68a with the setting key. Not only the clearing process (step S7915) but also the setting value updating process (step S7918) is executed. Also, as already explained, the setting confirmation processing (step S7914) is performed based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the setting key inserting portion 68a is ON-operated by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. is executed. This makes it possible to share the ON operation for the setting key inserting portion 68a as the operation for executing the processing related to the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to make the contents of the operation for generating the processing related to the setting value easy for the manager of the game hall to understand.

When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on by the setting key, and when the reset button 68c is not pressed, a setting confirmation process is executed and the reset button is pressed. When the pressing operation of 68c is added, set value update processing is executed. This makes it possible to differentiate between the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process to be executed depending on whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the manager of the game hall to understand the operation contents for executing the desired process out of the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process. Further, by increasing the number of operations for executing the setting value updating process rather than the setting confirmation process, it is possible to make it particularly difficult to illegally perform the setting value updating process.

A process for monitoring whether or not the set value is abnormal is executed by the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) which is started periodically. As a result, it is possible to monitor whether or not the set value is abnormal even while the game is being played. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being continued even though the set value is abnormal.

Monitoring as to whether or not the set value is abnormal is executed each time a monitoring trigger occurs. More specifically, it is executed each time the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is activated. This makes it possible to increase the frequency of monitoring whether the set value is abnormal.

The main process (FIG. 114) does not include any process for monitoring whether the set values are normal. If the processing for monitoring whether the set value is normal or not is set in the processing at the start of supply of operating power in the main processing (FIG. 114), the power failure flag and the checksum are set at the start of supply of operating power. In addition to monitoring whether the set values are normal or not, the monitoring load increases. Furthermore, when it is specified that the set value is abnormal at the start of supply of operating power, the RAM clear processing (step S7915) and the set value update processing (step S7918) are executed. becomes complicated. On the other hand, since the main process (FIG. 114) does not include a process for monitoring whether or not the set value is normal, the process configuration for the process at the start of supply of operating power is suitable. It becomes possible to do. In addition, even if the process for monitoring whether the set value is normal or not is not set in the process at the start of supply of operating power, setting monitoring is performed by the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). Since it is configured to execute the processing (step S8220), it is possible to deal with an abnormality in the setting value.

By performing display settings for the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 in the display IC 266 according to the display data transmitted from the main side CPU 63, the special figure display section 37a so that the display content corresponding to the display data is displayed. , Special figure reservation display unit 37b, general figure display unit 38a, general figure reservation display unit 38b and first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are controlled for display. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on the main CPU 63 . In this case, a plurality of display units such as the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 In the provided structure, the display IC 266 is not provided in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of display sections, but one display IC 266 is shared with the plurality of display sections. This makes it possible to increase the number of display units to be subjected to display control while suppressing an increase in the number of display ICs 266 . In addition, the transmission interval of the display data from the main CPU 63 to the display IC 266 is set to 1 to 265 for the display circuits 261 to 265 corresponding to each display unit before it becomes impossible to maintain the display corresponding to the display data in each display unit. is set to a transmission interval at which the display setting by the display IC 266 is performed. As a result, even if one display IC 266 is used for a plurality of display units, it is possible to appropriately display the display data on each display unit.

When transmitting display data to the display IC 266, the main CPU 63 transmits to the display IC 266 type data that enables identification of the type of the display circuits 261 to 265 to which the display data is to be set. Accordingly, when display data is transmitted from the main CPU 63, the display IC 266 may set the display data to the display circuits 261 to 265 corresponding to the type data transmitted from the main CPU 63. FIG. Therefore, even if one display IC 266 is used for a plurality of display units, the configuration of the display IC 266 can be simplified.

The main CPU 63 transmits the display data so that the update cycle is repeated, when one of the update cycles is that the plurality of display units are subject to display data setting once in a predetermined order. I do. As a result, the main CPU 63 can change the display unit to which the display data is to be transmitted according to a predetermined order, so that the processing configuration of the main CPU 63 can be simplified.

Even if the content of the display data for one display unit is the same as the content of the display data that was transmitted last time with the display unit as the transmission target, the main CPU 63 determines that the display unit is the transmission target. sends its display data. As a result, even if one display IC 266 is used for a plurality of display units, it is possible to continue the same display on a predetermined display unit.

The main CPU 63 executes processing for transmitting display data to the display IC 266 in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) which is started by interrupting other processing when the second interrupt period comes. Thereby, it is possible to set the cycle in which the display data is set in each display unit to a predetermined cycle. Therefore, even in a configuration in which one display IC 266 is used for a plurality of display units, each display unit can display data before it becomes impossible to maintain display corresponding to display data. Display data can be set by the display IC 266 .

Processing for transmitting display data to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 to be set for display by the display IC 266 is concentrated in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123). This makes it possible to set the display data to the same period in the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 .

The main CPU 63 interrupts other processing and executes the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) when the first interrupt period comes. In this case, the second interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is set to a cycle shorter than the first interrupt cycle of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). This makes it possible to transmit the display data in a shorter cycle than in the configuration in which the processing of transmitting the display data to the display IC 266 is executed in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117).

In addition, the process of transmitting display data to the display IC 266 is set in the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123), which has a shorter interrupt cycle than the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117) in which the process for advancing the game is set. It is As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is started at an appropriate period for executing the process for progressing the game, and the excellent effects already described can be obtained. Become.

The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated even when the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is being executed. This makes it possible to set the transmission cycle of the display data to a predetermined cycle.

When the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123) starts, the interrupt of the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 117) is prohibited, and when the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123) ends, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) interrupts are enabled. This makes it possible to prevent the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) from being interrupted and executed while the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to give priority to the processing for transmitting the display data.

The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated even when the process (steps S7901 to S7918) at the start of supply of operating power is being executed in the main process (FIG. 114). This makes it possible to control the display of a plurality of display units even in a situation in which the processing at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. In addition, since the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) interrupts and starts the processing when the supply of operating power is started, the processing configuration of the processing when the supply of operating power is started does not have to be complicated. Also, it is possible to control the display of a plurality of display units in a situation in which the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed.

Even when the set value update process (step S7918) is being executed in the main process (FIG. 114), the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and started, and in this situation, the second timer interrupt process In (FIG. 123), display data for displaying the current set value on the fourth notification display device 204 is transmitted. As a result, without complicating the processing configuration of the main processing (FIG. 114), the current set values are displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 while the set value update processing (step S7918) is being executed. It is possible to make it possible to

The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated each time the second interrupt period elapses even after the main process (FIG. 114) executes the process for starting the supply of operating power. As a result, by using the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123), it is possible to determine which of the situation in which the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed and the situation after the process at the start of supply of the operating power is completed. It is also possible to control the display of a plurality of display units.

An update button 68b is provided as in the first embodiment, and in the setting value update process (FIG. 116), the setting value may be updated by one step each time the reset button 68c is pressed. Alternatively, the setting value may be updated by one step each time the update button 68b is pressed. Further, positions corresponding to "setting 1" to "setting 6" are set as rotation operation positions when a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion portion 68a and rotated. A configuration may be adopted in which a setting value corresponding to the rotational operation position of the portion 68a is set. In addition, the setting key inserting portion 68a is configured so that it can be turned further beyond the ON position, and each time the turning operation beyond the ON position is performed, the setting value in the middle of updating is changed to the setting value of the next order. It may be configured to be updated.

In the setting value update process (FIG. 116), the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off to confirm the selected setting value, and the reset button 68c is pressed to end the setting value update process. It may be configured to be Further, in the configuration provided with the update button 68b, in the setting value update process (FIG. 116), the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off to confirm the selected setting value, and the update button 68b is pressed. The configuration may be such that the setting value update process is ended by an operation.

Further, as a condition for executing the set value update process (FIG. 116), the configuration may be such that the condition that the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state is not set, and the front door frame 14 is in an open state. The configuration may be such that the condition that the game machine main body 12 is in an open state and the condition that the front door frame 14 is in an open state are both not set.

Further, as a condition for executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115), the configuration may be such that the condition that the gaming machine main body 12 is in an open state is not set, and the front door frame 14 is in an open state. The configuration may be such that the condition that the game machine main body 12 is in an open state and the condition that the front door frame 14 is in an open state are both not set.

In addition, it is specified that the power failure flag is not set to "1" or the checksum is abnormal in the main process (FIG. 114) that is executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. In this case, RAM clear processing (step S7915) may be executed. In this case, after the RAM clearing process (step S7915) is executed, the setting value updating process (step S7918) may be executed. is executed and the progress of the game is stopped, or the process for controlling the progress of the game is started.

In addition, in the main processing (FIG. 114), the setting confirmation processing (step S7914) is executed after the determination processing of whether the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum comparison processing. , may be configured to be executed before these processes. In this case, it is possible to give priority to the process for confirming the setting value.

Also, the setting monitoring process (step S8220) is not limited to the configuration in which it is executed each time the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is activated. The configuration may be such that the setting monitoring process (step S8220) is executed each time a predetermined number of times (for example, 10000 times) is executed. In this case, it is possible to reduce the frequency of execution of the monitoring while periodically monitoring whether or not the set values are normal.

Alternatively, the setting monitoring process (step S8220) may be configured to be executed in the remaining processes (steps S7921 to S7924) in the main process (FIG. 114). In this case, it is possible to monitor whether or not the set value is normal by using idle time in a situation where the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) are not executed. It becomes possible.

Further, the configuration may be such that the setting monitoring process (step S8220) is executed when a game round is newly started. More specifically, when a game round is newly started, the setting monitoring process (step S8220) may be executed before the success/failure determination process is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the validity determination process from being executed in a situation where the set value is abnormal.

Further, when it is specified that the setting value is abnormal in the setting monitoring process (step S8220), it may be configured to move to the setting value update process (step S7918).

Further, when it is specified that the setting value is abnormal in the setting monitoring process (step S8220), the setting error flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" and 114), the progress of the game is stopped with the setting error flag set to "1", and in order to cancel the state in which the progress of the game is stopped, the power is turned off. A configuration requiring ON is also possible. In this case, even if the main process (FIG. 114) does not perform the operation for executing the set value update process, if the setting error flag is set to "1", the setting is forcibly set. By executing the value updating process, it is possible to force new setting of the setting value using the setting value updating process set in the main process (FIG. 114).

In addition, the holding information acquired when the game ball enters the first operating port 33 and the holding information acquired when the game ball enters the second operating port 34 are stored separately, It is good also as a structure by which the 1st special figure display part and the 2nd special figure display part are provided in correspondence with those reservation information as the special figure display part 37a. In this case, the variation display of the pattern in the first special figure display unit and the variation display of the pattern in the second special figure display unit can be performed in an overlapping manner, and when a predetermined game state is reached, either one The duration of the variable display of the pattern in the special figure display section may be configured to be extremely long. In this configuration, waiting for confirmation of the set value until a situation in which no game is played results in a long waiting time. On the other hand, by executing the setting confirmation process (step S7914) in the process when the supply of operating power is started in the main CPU 63, the setting value can be changed without causing the standby time as described above. can be confirmed.

In addition, in the low-frequency support mode, the duration of the variable display of the pattern in the general pattern display section 38a may be extremely long. In this configuration, waiting for confirmation of the set value until a situation in which no game is played results in a long waiting time. On the other hand, by executing the setting confirmation process (step S7914) in the process when the supply of operating power is started in the main CPU 63, the setting value can be changed without causing the standby time as described above. can be confirmed.

Further, the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) is executed are not limited to the display contents in the above embodiment. Instead of displaying the letter "k" on the display device 203, only the central display segment may be in a light emitting state like the first display device 201 and the second display device 202. . Alternatively, the first to third information display devices 201 to 203 may be turned off, and the fourth information display device 204 may display a display corresponding to the current set value.

Further, the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the set value update process (FIG. 116) is executed are not limited to the display contents in the above embodiment. Instead of displaying the character "H" on the display device 203, only the central display segment may be in a light emitting state like the first display device 201 and the second display device 202. . Alternatively, the first to third information display devices 201 to 203 may be turned off, and the fourth information display device 204 may display a display corresponding to the current set value.

Further, instead of transmitting the type data and the display data to the display IC 266 at the same time, the main CPU 63 may be configured to start transmitting the display data after starting to transmit the type data. In this case, the transmission of the display data may be started during the transmission of the type data, or the transmission of the display data may be started after the transmission of the type data is completed. Alternatively, the transmission of the type data may be started after the transmission of the display data is started. In this case, the transmission of the type data may be started during the transmission of the display data, or the transmission of the type data may be started after the transmission of the display data is completed.

Further, the display IC 266 is not limited to the configuration in which only one display IC 266 is provided so as to be common to the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265. A configuration in which they are provided in a one-to-one correspondence may be adopted. In this configuration, if the period for storing display data in each of the display ICs provided in one-to-one correspondence with the first to fifth display circuits 261 to 265 is short, the display data to each of the display ICs can be stored. Depending on the supply cycle, there is a risk that unintended blinking will occur in each display unit. On the other hand, by concentrating the processing for transmitting the display data to the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) having a relatively short interrupt period as in the above embodiment, the display data to each display IC can be transmitted. It is possible to shorten the supply cycle and prevent unintended blinking from occurring in each display unit.

Further, instead of the configuration in which the hit random number counter C1 is provided in the main RAM 65, a configuration in which a random number circuit for updating the random number acquired in the win/fail judgment process may be provided. In this case, in the internal function register setting process in the main process (FIG. 114), settings are made to associate the random number of the random number circuit with the random number obtained in the success/failure determination process.

Also, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117), prohibition and permission of timer interrupt process are performed before and after each process of steps S8201 to S8221, but this may be changed. For example, before and after a portion of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117), the timer interrupt processing is prohibited and the timer interrupt processing is permitted. may be configured so that prohibition of timer interrupt processing and permission of timer interrupt processing are not performed before and after. In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which prohibition of timer interrupt processing and permission of timer interrupt processing are set so as to interpose a plurality of processes included in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117).

In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is not set to prohibit the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) from being interrupted. In this case, since the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is executed with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117), it is possible to give priority to the display control of a plurality of display units. . In addition, in the configuration, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117), the interrupt of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) is prohibited in order to prevent the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) from being activated redundantly. On the other hand, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) may be configured such that the interrupt is not prohibited.

Also, if both the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) have interrupt opportunities, the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) is executed instead of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 123). 117), the execution of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) may be prioritized over the execution of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123). A configuration may be adopted in which the timer interrupt process that occurs earlier is started first.

Also, in place of the configuration in which the execution of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 117) is prohibited in the situation where the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) is being executed, the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 123) is executed. Even in such a situation, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) may be interrupted and activated. As a result, it is possible to give priority to execution of processing for progressing a game over display control of a plurality of display units.

Also, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is not set, and the various processes of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) are the main process (FIG. 114) and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) respectively. may be configured to be executed in a distributed manner. For example, in the setting confirmation process (step S7914) in the main process (FIG. 114), a display indicating that the setting is being confirmed and a display corresponding to the current setting value are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is also possible to configure a configuration in which a process to be performed in is set. In addition, in the set value update process (step S7918) in the main process (FIG. 114), a display indicating that the setting is being updated and a display corresponding to the current set value are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is also possible to configure a configuration in which a process to be performed in is set. Also, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117), the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 . . 204 may be configured to set processing for display control.

Further, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) is not limited to the configuration in which only the processing for controlling the display of the plurality of display units is executed. Alternatively or alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a process different from the process for controlling the display of the plurality of display units is executed. For example, a part of the processing for progressing the game may be executed by the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117), and the rest may be executed by the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123). In this case, the processing that is preferable to have a relatively short execution cycle is executed by the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123), which has a relatively short interrupt cycle. is preferably executed in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) having a relatively long interrupt period. Further, among the processes of steps S8202 to S8221 in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) of the above embodiment, the power failure information storage process (step S8202) is executed in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123). Other processes may be executed in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117). In this case, power outage monitoring can be repeatedly performed in relatively short cycles. In addition to or instead of this configuration, fraud detection processing (step S8206) is executed in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), and other processing is executed in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117). It may be configured to be In this case, fraud monitoring can be repeatedly performed at relatively short intervals.

Further, the number of display circuits 261 to 265 for which the display data display setting is performed by the display IC 266 is not limited to five, and may be two, three, four, or six or more. good too. Further, the fifth display circuit 265 is not limited to the configuration in which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are associated, and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 A configuration in which display circuits are provided in a one-to-one correspondence may be employed.

<Thirty-fourth embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-third embodiment in the processing configuration of the setting value updating process executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration different from that of the thirty-third embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-third embodiment is basically omitted. Further, in this embodiment, the main control board 61 is provided with an update button 68b as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 125 is a flow chart showing setting value update processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S8501 to S8508 in the setting value update processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the setting update display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8501). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is 1 or more corresponding to "setting 1" and 6 or less corresponding to "setting 6" (step S8502). If the value of the set value counter is "0" or is 7 or more, a negative determination is made in step S8502, and "1" is set to the set value counter (step S8503). As a result, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step S8502 or if the process of step S8503 is executed, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step S8504). If the reset button 68c has not been pressed (step S8504: NO), on condition that the update button 68b has been pressed (step S8505: YES), the value of the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control is incremented by 1 (step S8506). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the update button 68b is not pressed (step S8505: NO) or if the value of the set value counter is incremented by 1, the process returns to step S8502. If the value is determined to be 7 or more, "1" is set to the set value counter in step S8503. As a result, when the update button 68b is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If the reset button 68c has been pressed (step S8504: YES), the current set value is determined and the process proceeds to step S8507. In step S8507, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned off using the setting key. In this case, it may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state, or may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state. If the setting key insertion unit 68a has not been turned off (step S8507: NO), the process of step S8507 is executed again.

If the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off (step S8507: YES), the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S8508).

According to the above configuration, when the update button 68b is pressed to update the set value, the reset button 68c is pressed to confirm the set value, and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off. The set value update process is thereby terminated. In other words, in order to end the setting value updating process after updating the setting values in the setting value updating process, it is necessary to press the reset button 68c as well as turn off the setting key insertion portion 68a. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform the act of trying to play a game with the set values after illegally updating the set values.

<Thirty-Fifth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration regarding the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 executed by the main side CPU 63 is different from that of the thirty-third embodiment. The configuration different from that of the thirty-third embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 126 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the calculation result storage area 234 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control.

Information of the base value calculated by the main CPU 63 is stored in the calculation result storage area 234 . The base value is the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode. It is the ratio of the total number of game balls to be paid out.

In detail regarding the calculation of the base value, although the normal counter area 231 is provided in the non-specific control work area 223 in this embodiment, the open/close execution mode counter area 232 and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 are provided. is not provided. In the normal counter area 231, as in the fifteenth embodiment, a normal general winning counter 231a, a normal special electric winning counter 231b, a first normal operation counter 231c, a second normal operation counter 231d, and A normal out-counter 231e is provided. In a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is used, when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31, the value of the general winning counter 231a for normal use is incremented by 1, When one game ball enters the prize winning device 32, the value of the special electric prize counter 231b for normal use is incremented by 1, and when one game ball enters the first operating port 33, normal use 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 231c, and when one game ball enters the second operation port 34, 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 231d for normal use, and the out port 24a When one game ball enters, the value of the normal out counter 231e is incremented by one. When the values of the various counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 are set to K91 to K95 in neither the opening/closing execution mode based on the result of the big win nor the high-frequency support mode, the base values are as follows.
・Base value: Total number of game balls paid out (K91 x “Number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31” + K92 x “Number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32” + K93 x “To first operation port 33 "Number of prize balls for winning" + K94 x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA (K91 + K92 + K93 + K94 + K95).

The calculation of the base value is performed each time the result calculation process (FIG. 130) described later is executed in the management process (step S8920) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) described later. The values of the various counters 231a to 231e of 231 are in a situation where the management start flag provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is not set to "1", and the open/close execution mode and high-frequency support mode depending on the jackpot results. When the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) becomes the management start reference number in a situation where neither of The total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1" and neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area PA When the total number of game balls supplied to ) becomes the shift reference number, "0" is cleared.

The management start reference number is set to 300, which is smaller than the shift reference number, as in the fifteenth embodiment. At the stage of shipment of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is sometimes checked before shipment, and at that time, game balls are put in each ball entry section and the operation after that is checked. The base value under such circumstances may be a value different from that under which normal games are played. Therefore, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1" and neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game At the stage when the total number of game balls supplied to the area PA reaches the management start reference number which is smaller than the shift reference number, the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are cleared to "0". As a result, it is possible to reduce the influence of the operation check on the base value in a situation where normal games are being played after the shipment of the pachinko machine 10 . Note that the management start reference number is not limited to 300, and may be any number as long as it is plural. good too.

The shift reference number is set to 60,000. Since the pachinko machine 10 shoots a maximum of 100 game balls per minute, 60000 is the maximum number of shots in 10 hours. In this case, the general business hours of the game hall is about 13 hours, and the time during which the game is played in neither the opening/closing execution mode by the result of the big win nor the high-frequency support mode is about 10 hours. Therefore, the shift reference number is set on the assumption of the maximum number of game balls shot in one business day. By clearing the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 to "0" each time the shift reference number is reached, it is possible to calculate the base value within the range of the shift reference number. Note that the shift reference number is not limited to 60,000, and may be any number as long as it is a plurality of numbers. good.

The calculation result storage area 234 is provided with a current status area 311, a first history area 312, a second history area 313, and a third history area 314 as storage areas for storing the base value information. there is Each of these various areas 311 to 314 has the same storage capacity, and specifically, has a capacity of 1 byte so that the base value information can be stored.

A current area 311 stores the base value calculated in the most recent result calculation process (FIG. 130). In other words, the latest base value is stored in the current status area 311 .

A first history area 312 stores the final base value in the previous calculation period. In this case, if the previous calculation period is after the management start flag is set to "1", the first history area 312 displays the opening/closing execution mode based on the jackpot result in the previous calculation period. And the base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation that is not in the high frequency support mode becomes the shift reference number Stored. In addition, if the management start flag is set to "1" by the lapse of the previous calculation period, the first history area 312 displays the opening/closing execution mode and The base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation other than the high-frequency support mode becomes the management start reference number Stored.

The second history area 313 stores the final base value in the calculation period two times before. In this case, if the calculation period two times before is after the management start flag is set to "1", the second history area 313 displays the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result in the calculation period two times before. And the base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation that is not in the high frequency support mode becomes the shift reference number Stored. In addition, if the management start flag is set to "1" by the elapse of the calculation period two times before, the second history area 313 displays the opening/closing execution mode and The base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation that is not in any of the high-frequency support modes becomes the management start reference number Stored.

A third history area 314 stores the final base value in the calculation period three times before. In this case, if the calculation period three times before is after the management start flag is set to "1", the third history area 314 displays the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result in the calculation period three times before. And the base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation that is not in the high frequency support mode becomes the shift reference number Stored. Further, if the management start flag is set to "1" by the elapse of the calculation period three times before, the third history area 314 displays the opening/closing execution mode and The base value at the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) in a situation that is not in any of the high-frequency support modes becomes the management start reference number Stored.

The base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 are sequentially notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201-204. Specifically, every time the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, the current area 311→first history area 312→second history area 313→third history area 314 is displayed in a predetermined order. While the base value to be notified is switched, the switching of the base value to be notified in the predetermined order is repeated.

FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d) are for the first to fourth notifications when the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 are notified in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1". FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents of display devices 201 to 204; FIG. 127(a) shows an example of display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the base value stored in the current status area 311 is notified, and FIG. 127(b) shows the first history. 127(c) shows an example of display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the base value stored in the area 312 is notified, and FIG. 127(d) shows an example of the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the value is notified, and FIG. An example of display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is shown.

As shown in FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d), each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201-204 has eight display segments 321-324. The seven display segments 321 to 324 out of the eight display segments 321 to 324 are all rod-shaped light emitting regions having the same shape and size, and are arranged to form the figure "8". It is On the other hand, one display segment 321 to 324 is a circular light-emitting area, and is located at the lower right position with respect to the seven display segments 321 to 324 arranged in the shape of the letter "8". is provided. At least one display segment 321 to 324 in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in a luminous state even when any of the base values of the various areas 311 to 314 is to be notified.

In the first notification display device 201, a display indicating that the base value is being notified in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is performed. Specifically, the character “b” is displayed on the first notification display device 201 regardless of which of the base values in the various areas 311 to 314 is to be notified. When information other than the base value is notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the first notification display device 201 does not display the letter "b". As a result, by confirming that the character "b" is displayed on the first notification display device 201, the manager of the game hall can use the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as a base. It becomes possible to grasp that the value is notified.

On the second notification display device 202, a display indicating which of the various areas 311 to 314 the base value is being notified is displayed. Specifically, in a situation where the base value of the current area 311 is notified, the character "L." is displayed on the second notification display device 202 as shown in FIG. 127(a). In the situation where the base value of the first history area 312 is notified, the character "1." is displayed on the second notification display device 202 as shown in FIG. 127(b). In the situation where the base value of the second history area 313 is notified, the characters "2." are displayed on the second notification display device 202 as shown in FIG. 127(c). In the situation where the base value of the third history area 314 is notified, the characters "3." are displayed on the second notification display device 202 as shown in FIG. 127(d). As a result, by confirming the characters displayed on the second notification display device 202, the administrator of the game hall can determine which base values are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to grasp whether it is during the calculation period of

In the second notification display device 202, the circular display segments 321 to 324 are in a luminous state regardless of which base value of the various areas 311 to 314 is being notified. As will be described later, in the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204, any number from "0" to "9" is displayed as a display corresponding to the base value. In this case, when one of the numbers "1" to "3" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, three numbers are displayed on the second to fourth notification display devices 202 to 204. It will be lined up, and it will be difficult to grasp the base value. On the other hand, when the circular display segments 321 to 324 provided in the lower right of the second notification display device 202 are in a light emitting state, the second notification display device 202 displays "1" to " 3" is displayed, the number displayed on the second notification display device 202 and the number displayed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 It is possible to distinguish between numbers and numbers.

On the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204, the number of the base value to be notified is displayed. The base value is calculated as a decimal number up to the second decimal place. The second number is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 . Here, when the base value is "1.00", the number "0" is displayed on each of the third display device 203 and the fourth display device 204 for notification. On the other hand, when the base values are not yet stored in the areas 311 to 314 to be notified, the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display are displayed as shown in FIG. A “-” character is displayed on each of the devices 204 . As a result, even when a base value calculated as a decimal number up to the second decimal place is reported by two display devices, the third display device 203 and the fourth display device 204, the base value is "1.00" and the display contents can be distinguished between when the base values are not yet stored in the areas 311 to 314 to be notified.

The display contents of the combination of the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 are the same when the base value is "1.00" and when the base value is "0.00". On the other hand, in order to distinguish between the two, one of the former and the latter may be configured to maintain the light emitting state of "00" display, and the other may be configured to blink the display of "00".

Next, referring to the time chart of FIG. 129, the base values of the various areas 311 to 314 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the management start flag is set to "1". explain how it is done. 129(a) shows the period during which the base values stored in the current status area 311 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 129(b) is stored in the first history area 312. FIG. 129(c) shows the period during which the base values stored in the second history area 313 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. FIG. 129(d) shows the period in which the base values stored in the third history area 314 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. 129(e) shows the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period newly started. It shows the period until the number (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the initial reference number (specifically, 6000).

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 129(a), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start to notify the base values stored in the current situation area 311. FIG. At the time of notification, as shown in FIG. 127(a), the first notification display device 201 displays that the base value is to be notified, and the second notification display device 202 displays the current status area 311. A display indicating that the base value is to be notified is performed, and a display corresponding to the base value stored in the current state area 311 is performed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 .

Here, as shown in FIG. 129(e), the initial calculation display is performed from timing t1 to timing t2. Specifically, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period newly started (that is, the game area During the period until the total number of game balls supplied to the PA reaches the initial reference number (specifically 6000), it becomes a display target in the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 Instead of continuing to light up the characters, the characters to be displayed are displayed blinking as an initial display for calculation. Immediately after the calculation period starts, there is little game history information for calculating the base value, so the actual base value may deviate greatly from the theoretical value range of the base value. On the other hand, immediately after the calculation period has started in this way, by performing the calculation initial display, it is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the calculation period has just started. .

Further, in the initial display of calculation, the number corresponding to the base value is displayed in the third information display device 203 and the fourth information display device 204, while the number continues to be lit, the first information display device 201 and the display device 202 for the second notification blinks the character to be displayed. As a result, it is possible to notify that the calculation period has just started without reducing the visibility of the base value. In addition, it is not limited to this, and even if it is an initial display of calculation, at least one of the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 may be configured to blink. The configuration may be such that the display is performed, or the configuration may be such that only one of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 performs blinking display. In addition, the initial reference number is not limited to 6000, and may be any number as long as it is plural. good.

At the timing of t2, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a state that is neither the open/close execution mode due to the big win result nor the high-frequency support mode from the timing of t1 (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) When the total number) reaches the initial reference number (specifically, 6000), the initial calculation display ends as shown in FIG. 129(e). As a result, not only the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 but also the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 start lighting display.

After that, at timing t3, the display continuation period elapses from timing t1, and as shown in FIG. As shown, notification of the base value stored in the first history area 312 is started. In this case, since the base value stored in the first history area 312 is the final calculation result of the base value in the previous calculation period, the calculation initial display is not performed.

After that, at timing t4, the display continuation period elapses from timing t3, and as shown in FIG. ), notification of the base value stored in the second history area 313 is started. In this case, since the base value stored in the second history area 313 is the final calculation result of the base value in the calculation period two times before, the calculation initial display is not performed.

After that, at timing t5, the display continuation period elapses from timing t4, and as shown in FIG. ), notification of the base value stored in the third history area 314 is started. In this case, since the base value stored in the third history area 314 is the final calculation result of the base value in the calculation period three times before, the calculation initial display is not performed.

After that, at timing t6, the display continuation period elapses from timing t5, and as shown in FIG. ), notification of the base value stored in the current status area 311 is started. In this case, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode since the base value calculation period newly started (that is, the game area PA In order to notify that the total number of supplied game balls) is the period until it reaches the initial reference number (specifically 6000), the timing of t6 to t7 is shown in FIG. , an initial calculation display is performed.

After that, at timing t8, the display continuation period elapses from timing t6, and as shown in FIG. As shown, notification of the base value stored in the first history area 312 is started. In this case, since the base value stored in the first history area 312 is the final calculation result of the base value in the previous calculation period, the calculation initial display is not performed.

Next, a processing configuration for enabling notification of the base value as described above will be described.

Management processing (step S8920) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) described later is processing corresponding to non-specific control in step S3803, similar to the management processing (FIG. 70) in the fifteenth embodiment. Read the program for management execution processing. Then, in this management execution process (FIG. 71), a check process is executed in step S3908 as in the fifteenth embodiment.

In the check processing, in a situation where neither the open/close execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode is performed according to the result of the big win, when the entrance of one game ball into the general winning opening 31 is specified, the normal winning counter 231a is activated. The value is incremented by 1, and when the entrance of one game ball to the special electric prize winning device 32 is specified, the value of the special electric prize counter 231b for normal use is incremented by 1, and one game ball to the first operation port 33 is added. When the entry of the game ball is specified, 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 231c for normal use, and when the entry of one game ball to the second operation opening 34 is specified, the normal use is made. 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 231d, and 1 is added to the value of the normal out counter 231e when the entry of one game ball into the out port 24a is specified. In addition, in the check processing, result calculation processing and display processing are executed.

FIG. 130 is a flow chart showing result calculation processing. It should be noted that the processing of steps S8601 to S8615 in the result calculation process is executed using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, base value calculation processing is executed (step S8601). In the arithmetic processing, the values of various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are used to calculate the base value. The calculation method of the base value is as already explained. Then, the current area 311 is overwritten with the calculated base value (step S8602).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S8603). The management start flag has a value of "0" when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started for the first time after the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. Further, when the work area 223 for non-specific control including the management start flag is cleared to "0" and initialized, the value of the management start flag becomes "0". The total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where the management start flag is a value of "0" and neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the game area PA) When the total number of supplied game balls) becomes the management start reference number, the management start flag is set to "1". Also, when the management start flag is set to "1", the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are cleared to "0" and a new calculation period is started. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the influence of the operation check at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10 to affect the base value in a state where a normal game is played after the shipment of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加

If a negative determination is made in step S8603, the total number is calculated by adding up all the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 (step S8604). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is greater than 300, which is the management start reference number (step S8605).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S8605, the management start flag is set to "1" (step S8606). Thereafter, data shift processing is executed (step S8607). In the data shift process, the information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is transferred from the second history area 313 to the third history area 314. , first history area 312→second history area 313, and current area 311→first history area 312. FIG. As a result, the final base value in the calculation period two times before is stored in the third history area 314 as the final base value in the calculation period three times before, and the final base value in the calculation period one time before is stored. is stored in the second history area 313 as the final base value in the calculation period two times before, and the base value last calculated in the current calculation period is the final base value in the calculation period one time before. 1 is stored in the history area 312 . In data shift processing, an LDIR instruction is used to shift information as described above. In the LDIR instruction, by specifying the address of the information storage source area and the information storage destination area address, the information stored in the storage source area is shifted (copied) to the storage destination area. becomes.

However, in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1", basically no base value information is stored in the first to third history areas 312 to 314. Therefore, in step S8607, the management Only the final base value of the calculation period in the situation where the start flag is not set to “1” is shifted to the first history area 312 . After that, the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are all cleared to "0" (step S8608).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S8603, the total number is calculated by adding up all the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 (step S8609). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is greater than the initial reference number of 6000 (step S8610). If a negative determination is made in step S8610, the calculation initial flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S8611). The calculation initial flag is cleared to "0" (step S8612). The calculation initial flag indicates the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode has been performed since the base value calculation period newly started (that is, the game area It is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not the total number of game balls supplied to the PA has reached the initial reference number.

If the process of step S8611 or step S8612 has been executed, it is determined whether or not the total number calculated in step S8609 is equal to or greater than 60000, which is the shift reference number (step S8613). If an affirmative determination is made in step S8613, data shift processing is executed (step S8614). In the data shift process, as in step S8607, the information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is transferred from the second history area 313 to the third history area. 3. Shift in the order of history area 314, first history area 312→second history area 313, current status area 311→first history area 312. FIG. As a result, the final base value in the calculation period two times before is stored in the third history area 314 as the final base value in the calculation period three times before, and the final base value in the calculation period one time before is stored. is stored in the second history area 313 as the final base value in the calculation period two times before, and the base value last calculated in the current calculation period is the final base value in the calculation period one time before. 1 is stored in the history area 312 . In data shift processing, an LDIR instruction is used to shift information as described above. In the LDIR instruction, by specifying the address of the information storage source area and the information storage destination area address, the information stored in the storage source area is shifted (copied) to the storage destination area. becomes. After that, the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are all cleared to "0" (step S8615).

FIG. 131 is a flow chart showing display processing. The processing of steps S8701 to S8714 in the display processing is executed using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S8701). If an affirmative determination is made in step S8701, 1 is subtracted from the value of the switching timing counter provided in the non-specific control work area 223 (step S8702). The switching timing counter displays the first to fourth notification displays among the base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 of the calculation result storage area 234. This is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to identify the timing of switching the base value to be notified in the devices 201 to 204 . As already explained, every time the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, notification is made in a predetermined order of current area 311→first history area 312→second history area 313→third history area 314. The target base value is switched, and the switching of the notification target base value is repeated in the predetermined order.

When the processing of step S8702 is executed, by determining whether or not the value of the switching timing counter after subtracting 1 is "0", the base value that is the current notification target becomes the notification target. 8703). If an affirmative determination is made in step S8703, 1 is added to the value of the display object counter provided in the non-specific control work area 223 (step S8704). If the value of the counter to be displayed after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value of "3" (step S8705: YES), the value of the counter to be displayed is cleared to "0" (step S8706).

The counters to be displayed are the first to fourth notification displays among the base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234. This counter is used by the main CPU 63 to specify the base value to be notified in the devices 201 to 204 . Specifically, when the value of the counter to be displayed is "0", the base value stored in the current status area 311 is to be notified, and when the value of the counter to be displayed is "1", the first history area If the base value stored in the second history area 313 is to be notified and the value of the counter to be displayed is "2", the base value stored in the second history area 313 is to be notified and the value of the counter to be displayed is "3". , the base value stored in the third history area 314 is to be notified.

If a negative determination is made in step S8705, or if the process of step S8706 is executed, the display duration (specifically 5 seconds) is set (step S8707).

If a negative determination is made in step S8703, or if the process of step S8707 is executed, the display target setting area 276 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control corresponds to the base value to be reported this time. Execute processing to set the display data to be displayed. Specifically, first, the display type data corresponding to the value of the display target counter is set in the display target setting area 276 (step S8708). The display type data includes display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display that the notification target of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the base value, and display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display the base value of the notification target. A display indicating which of the current state area 311, first history area 312, second history area 313 and third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 the value corresponds to is displayed on the second notification display device 202. and display data for causing it to occur.

After that, the base value is read out from the current area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed, and the read base value Calculation result data corresponding to the number with the first decimal place and the number with the second decimal place in the value is set in the display object setting area 276 (step S8709). The calculation result data includes display data for causing the third notification display device 203 to display the number corresponding to the first decimal place in the base value to be notified, and the second decimal place to the base value to be notified. and display data for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display corresponding to .

As described above, the display data including the display type data and the calculation result data is set in the display object setting area 276 . By transmitting the display data to the display IC 266 in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) described later, the display corresponding to the display data is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. .

Also, the process of step S8709 is executed each time the display process (FIG. 131) is executed regardless of the switching timing of the base value to be notified. As already explained, each time the calculation result storage process (FIG. 130) is executed, the base value is calculated using the current values of the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231, and the calculated base value is It is stored in the current state area 311 of the calculation result storage area 234 . In this case, every time the processing for display (FIG. 131) is executed regardless of the switching timing of the base value to be notified in step S8709 for setting the calculation result data in the display target setting area 276 as described above. is executed, if the base value of the current area 311 is to be notified, and the base value is changed, the changed base value can be notified.

After that, it is determined whether or not the base value of the current area 311 is to be notified based on the value of the display target counter (step S8710), and the calculation initial flag provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to " 1” is set (step S8711). As already explained, the calculation initial flag is the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in neither the open/close execution mode nor the high-frequency support mode after the base value calculation period has newly started. It is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) has reached the initial reference number. If both steps S8710 and S8711 result in an affirmative determination, the initial display flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S8712), and one of steps S8710 and S8711 is performed. If a negative determination is made in step S8713, the initial display flag is cleared to "0" (step S8713).

The initial display flag is set on the first notification display device 201 to notify that the base value in the current area 311 is the base value in the initial stage of calculation after the start of the calculation period in a situation where the base value is to be notified. and a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that the second notification display device 202 should blink. When it is specified that the initial display flag is set to "1" in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) described later, it is not enough to simply transmit the display data stored in the display target setting area 276 to the display IC 266. Instead, when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are caused to display corresponding to the display data, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 are blinked and the third The notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 are lit up. If it is determined in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) described later that the initial display flag is not set to "1", the display corresponding to the display data stored in the display object setting area 276 is displayed in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134). When the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are used, all of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are illuminated.

On the other hand, if the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is not set to "1" and a negative determination is made in step S8701, regardless of the value of the display target counter, The base value is read, and the calculation result data corresponding to the first and second decimal places in the read base value is set in the display target setting area 276 (step S8714). By transmitting the display data corresponding to the calculation result data to the display IC 266, the first decimal place number in the base value of the current area 311 is displayed on the third notification display device 203, and the base value of the current area 311 is displayed. The second decimal place number in the value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 . With the above configuration, when the management start flag is not set to "1", only the base value calculated in the current calculation period is notified without notifying the base value in the past calculation period. be done.

In a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1", although the calculation result data is set in the display target setting area 276, the display type data is not set. Although the details will be described later, when the base value is notified in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1", the display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 are changed to the management The displayed content is different from the case where the base value is notified in the situation where the start flag is set to "1".

Next, the main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that the processing of steps S8801 to S8825 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step S8801). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, internal function register setting processing is executed (step S8802). In the internal function register setting process, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, is set to the first interrupt period (specifically, 4 milliseconds). , and set the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, to a second interrupt cycle that is a cycle shorter than the first interrupt cycle. (specifically 2 milliseconds).

That is, in the present embodiment, as in the thirty-third embodiment, the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process exist so that the interrupt cycle becomes relatively long and short as the timer interrupt process. Both the first timer interrupt process and the second timer interrupt process are started by interrupting the main process. Also, the second timer interrupt process is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt process. On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process is not activated by interrupting the second timer interrupt process. Also, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt process nor the second timer interrupt process is executed, the second Timer interrupt processing is started first. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process.

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process is set in a specific register of the main CPU 63. do. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to the setting of the first and second interrupt cycles, the setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step S8803). Even if the first timer interrupt process is started, the start-up process flag indicates that among the various processes set in the first timer interrupt process, the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. On the other hand, it is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the first timer interrupt process should be ended without executing the process for advancing the game.

FIG. 133 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . As already explained, the first timer interrupt process is started periodically at a period of 4 milliseconds, which is the first interrupt period. Also, the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process is set as a specific control program.

In steps S8901 to S8905, the same processes as steps S301 to S305 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. That is, power failure monitoring is executed by executing power failure information storage processing in step S8901. Specifically, similarly to the power failure information storage process (FIG. 101) in the thirtieth embodiment, it monitors whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board 67, If the occurrence of is specified, an infinite loop occurs after the power failure processing is executed. In the power failure processing, a power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", a checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. In addition, by executing the lottery random number update process in step S8902, the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general electric role release counter C4 is updated, and in step S8903 The numerical value information of the random number initial value counter CINI is updated by executing the random number initial value update processing, and the numerical value information of the fluctuation type counter CS is updated by executing the fluctuation counter update processing in step S8904. In addition, by executing fraud detection processing in step S8905, it is monitored whether or not an event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred. In the fraud detection process, by monitoring the occurrence of multiple types of events and confirming that one of these multiple types of events has occurred, the game stop provided in the work area 221 for specific control Set "1" to the flag.

After executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to either the game stop flag or the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control. (Step S8906). When neither the game stop flag nor the start-up processing flag is set to "1" (step S8906: NO), the processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed. In steps S8907 to S8919, the same processes as steps S8208 to S8220 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed. Also, in step S8920, similar to step S8221 of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 117) in the thirty-third embodiment, management processing is executed. has already been explained. In the check process, the counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 are updated, and the result calculation process (FIG. 130) and the display process (FIG. 131) are executed.

On the other hand, if at least one of the game stop flag and the start-up processing flag is set to "1" (step S8906: YES), this first timer interrupt process without executing the process of steps S8907 to S8920 finish. In other words, not only the game stop flag is set to "1", but also when the launching process flag is set to "1", the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 is performed in the first timer interrupt process. On the other hand, the processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is not executed.

As in the thirty-third embodiment, the start-up processing flag is set when the processing (steps S8801 to S8819) at the start of supply of operating power is started in the main processing (FIG. 132) and the interrupt permission (step S8805) is enabled. It is set to "1" before the start of supply of operating power, and cleared to "0" before the remaining process (steps S8822 to S8825) is started after the end of the operation power supply start process. In this case, as described above, in the first timer interrupt process, when the start-up process in-progress flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. It is possible to prevent the processing for progressing the game from being executed while the processing at the start (steps S8801 to S8819) is being executed. On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt process, even if the start-up process flag is set to "1", by executing the processes of steps S8901 to S8905, the operation power supply start time (Steps S8801 to S8819) is performed even in the situation where power failure monitoring is performed, and the winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated. and fraud detection is performed.

In particular, by executing the power outage information storage process (step S8901) even in a situation where the start-up flag is set to "1", the process at the start of supply of operating power (steps S8801 to S8819) is performed. ) is being executed, even if a power failure occurs, the power failure processing can be executed. In the power failure process, as already described, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is stored in the work area 221 for specific control. Since the information is stored, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an abnormality in the main RAM 65 from being identified when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, even if a power failure occurs during the setting value update process (step S8819), the setting value selected at that time can be stored as the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10. . Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during execution of the set value update process, it is not necessary to execute the set value update process again when the supply of operating power is restarted.

By the way, in the situation where the setting value update process is being executed, the interrupt is not prohibited in either the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134), and the interrupt can be interrupted at an arbitrary timing. It is possible. In this case, if the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134) is started by interrupting the main process (Fig. 132) including the set value update process, The information of the return address of the main processing (FIG. 132) for returning after the timer interrupt processing that has occurred is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the main side immediately before the timer interrupt processing is started. Information of various registers of the CPU 63 is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be started ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 132) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 132), after setting the start-up processing flag to "1" in step S8803, the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set (step S8804). In this embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, whether the respective display segments 321 to 324 provided in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can normally be in a light emitting state. In order to make the manager of the game hall confirm whether or not, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 until the initial check period elapses after the process of step S8804 is started. . Specifically, as the check display, all the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are maintained in the light emitting state as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 128(b). . In step S8804, information corresponding to this initial check period is set in the checking counter.

Note that the initial check period is required until the process for controlling the progress of the game is started when none of the processes of steps S8811, S8812, S8815, and S8819, which will be described later, are executed in the main process. The time is set longer than the maximum time. Therefore, the game may be started while the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step S8805). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. However, since "1" is set in the start-up processing flag in step S8803, even if the first timer interrupt processing is started, power failure monitoring and various counter operations are performed among the various processing of the first timer interrupt processing. While the processing for updating and fraud monitoring is executed, the first timer interrupt processing is terminated without executing the processing for advancing the game.

After that, in steps S8806 to S8825, the same processes as steps S7905 to S7924 of the main process (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed. Specifically, it is determined in step S8806 whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-third embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key inserting portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b. Further, the main controller 60 is provided with the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 instead of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c as in the eleventh embodiment.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S8806: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8807). When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure process was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S8807: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step S8808). The checksum calculation method is the same as in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read from the specific control work area 221, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated in step S8808 (step S8809). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S8810).

If a negative determination is made in step S8807 or step S8810, that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or if the checksum does not match, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S8811). By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of step S8901 to step S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, or when the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the storage state of information from the previous power shutdown for at least one of On the other hand, the processing for advancing the game is not executed.

Thereafter, an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag or checksum at the start of supply of operating power is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S8812). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality occurring at the start of supply of operating power, and at the same time, the speaker section 54 outputs "Please change the setting. ” is output. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41. - 特許庁These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above-mentioned notification will be made until the setting value update process (step S8819) is executed when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed. It is good also as a structure which is continued.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal (steps S8807 and S8810: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned on using the setting key. Then (step S8813), it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13 and the gaming machine body 12 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 11 (step S8814). As in the thirtieth embodiment, the front door open sensor 95 is used to detect whether or not the front door frame 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 13 . The main body open sensor 96 is used to detect whether or not it is in the open state, as in the thirtieth embodiment. The setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step S8813: YES), and the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13, and the gaming machine main body is opened with respect to the outer frame 11. 12 is open (step S8814: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step S8815). Details of the setting confirmation process will be described later.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step S8806: YES), RAM clear processing is executed (step S8816). The content of the RAM clear processing is the same as step S7915 of the main processing (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step S8817: YES), and the front door frame 14 is in an open state with respect to the inner frame 13, and the game is played with respect to the outer frame 11. If the machine main body 12 is open (step S8818: YES), set value update processing is executed (step S8819). Details of the set value update process will be described later.

When the process of step S8812 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step S8813 or step S8814, when the process of step S8815 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step S8817 or step S8818, or when the process of step S8819 is performed If executed, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S8820). By clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", the state in which the processing for advancing the game is not executed even if the first timer interrupt processing is started is released. In step S8820, the power failure flag in work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, a return command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S8821). The content of the information contained in the return command and the processing content of the sound emission control device 81 when the return command is received are the same as in step S7920 of the main processing (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment. .

After that, the remaining processing of steps S8822 to S8825 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process. Using such irregular time, the remaining process of steps S8822 to S8825 is repeatedly executed. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps S8822 to S8825 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps S8822 to S8825, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

Next, the second timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processing of steps S9001 to S9014 in the second timer interrupt processing is executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, interrupt inhibition is set to inhibit the occurrence of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) (step S9001). By prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133), the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134) even if the first interrupt cycle has passed. It is possible to prevent it from being started with In addition, by prohibiting the occurrence of the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134), even if the second interrupt cycle has passed during the execution of the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134), the second timer interrupt It is possible to prevent the process (FIG. 134) from being started redundantly.

Thereafter, update processing of the checking counter is executed (step S9002). In the checking counter updating process, when the value of the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the value of the checking counter. As a result, when the initial check period is measured using the checking counter, the value of the checking counter is periodically decremented each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started. The Rukoto.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S9003). The setting update display flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed by the main CPU 63 . As already explained, the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is executed in the main process (FIG. 132) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. However, since the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting even when the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, it is set by the main CPU 63. Even when the value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and activated.

The situation in which "1" is set in the setting update display flag means that the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed by the main side CPU 63 during the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) this time. It means that it is a processing time that was started by interrupting the situation. If an affirmative determination is made in step S9003, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update is executed (step S9004). In the setting process, similarly to step S8403 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) in the thirty-third embodiment, the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are updated by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The fifth display data buffer 275 stores the display data for displaying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 and the display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 . As a result, similarly to the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the current setting value. is done.

If a negative determination is made in step S9003, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S9005). The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the main CPU 63 is executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136). As already explained, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is executed in the main process (FIG. 132) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. However, since the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting even when the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, it is set by the main CPU 63. Even if the confirmation process (FIG. 136) is being executed, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and activated.

The situation in which the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" means that the main side CPU 63 is executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 137) during the current processing of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134). It means that it is a processing time that was started by interrupting the situation. If an affirmative determination is made in step S9005, setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is executed (step S9006). In the setting process, similarly to step S8405 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) in the thirty-third embodiment, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is confirmed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The fifth display data buffer 275 stores the display data for displaying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 and the display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 . As a result, in the same manner as in the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being checked and a display indicating the current setting value. is done.

If a negative determination is made in step S9005, normal setting processing is executed (step S9007). The normal setting process will be described later in detail.

If the processing of step S9004, step S9006, or step S9007 has been executed, the processing of steps S9008 to S9014 is executed. The processing contents of these steps S9008 to S9014 are the same as steps S8407 to S8413 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) in the thirty-third embodiment.

Specifically, first, the transmission state of the signal through the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 is turned off (step S9008), and the signal transmission through the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 is performed. The state is set to the OFF state (step S9009). After that, the type counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is updated (step S9010).

The type counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify the transmission target of the display data among the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 in the current processing of the second timer interrupt processing. When the type counter value is "1", the display data in the first display data buffer 271 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data in the second display data buffer 272 is to be transmitted. When the type counter value is "3", the display data in the third display data buffer 273 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data in the fourth display data buffer 274 is When the data is to be transmitted and the value of the type counter is "5", the display data in the fifth display data buffer 275 is to be transmitted. In the updating process of the type counter, 1 is added to the value of the type counter, and when the value of the type counter after the addition of 1 exceeds the upper limit value of "5", the value of the type counter is set to "1". . As a result, the transmission target of the display data is sequentially changed in the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 for each processing of the second timer interrupt processing.

After that, the type data corresponding to the value of the type counter is read from the main ROM 64 (step S9011). Specifically, when the value of the type counter is "1", the type data corresponding to the first display circuit 261 is read from the main ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "2", the second The type data corresponding to the display circuit 262 is read from the main ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "3", the type data corresponding to the third display circuit 263 is read from the main ROM 64, and the value of the type counter is read. When the value of the type counter is "4", the type data corresponding to the fourth display circuit 264 is read from the main ROM 64. Read from the side ROM 64 .

After that, the display data is read from the display data buffers 271 to 275 corresponding to the value of the type counter (step S9012). Specifically, when the type counter value is "1", the display data is read from the first display data buffer 271, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data is read from the second display data buffer 272. When the type counter value is "3", the display data is read from the third display data buffer 273, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data is read from the fourth display data buffer 274. When the display data is read and the value of the type counter is "5", the display data is read from the fifth display data buffer 275 .

Thereafter, transmission processing of various signals is executed (step S9013). In the transmission process, signals are output to the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 so that the type data read in step S9011 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG. Also, in the transmission process, signals are output to the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 so that the display data read out in step S9012 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG.

After that, interrupt permission is set to permit the generation of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) (step S9014).

FIG. 135 is a flowchart showing normal setting processing in step S9007 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). Note that the processes of steps S9101 to S9109 in the normal setting process are executed by the main CPU 63 using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

First, it is determined whether or not the value of the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 is 1 or more (step S9101). If the value of the checking counter is 1 or more (step S9101: YES), it means that it is the initial checking period. In this case, the check display data is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in the specific control work area 221 (step S9102). The display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 is the display data for controlling the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as already described. In addition, the check display data is display data for performing check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, that is, in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 This is display data for setting all the display segments 321 to 324 to the light emitting state. By supplying the check display data to the display IC 266, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. display segments 321 to 324 are in a luminous state. As a result, the manager of the game hall can grasp whether the respective display segments 321-324 of the first-fourth notification display devices 201-204 can normally be in the light-emitting state.

Here, the initial check period is configured to be cancelable when confirming settings or updating set values. Such a cancelable configuration will be described. FIG. 136 is a flow chart showing the setting confirmation process executed in step S8815 of the main process (FIG. 132). It should be noted that the processing of steps S9201 to S9206 in the setting confirmation processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, an operation instruction command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S9201). Upon receiving the operation instruction command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the speaker unit 54 to output the sound "Please operate the reset button 68c." The notification continues until the reset button 68c is pressed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c has been pressed (step S9202). If the reset button 68c has not been pressed, the process waits in step S9202. If the reset button 68c is pressed (step S9202: YES), the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S9203). This cancels the initial check period.

After that, the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step S9204). By setting "1" to the setting confirmation display flag, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) makes an affirmative determination in step S9005 as already described, and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to At 204, the display data for displaying that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and the display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are stored in the fifth display data buffer 275. (Step S9006). As a result, similarly to the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being checked and a display indicating the current setting value. is done.

Thereafter, on condition that the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off (step S9205: YES), the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S9206). As a result, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is canceled. In this case, the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 start displaying the base values.

When the setting confirmation process is started as described above, on the condition that the reset button 68c is pressed, the initial check period is canceled halfway and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 show the current status. is notified. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started and the main processing (FIG. 132) is started in the main CPU 63, the processing at the start of the supply of operating power in the main processing is executed. In this situation, even if the initial check period is started and the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the process at the start of supply of operating power is not executed. When checking the setting value in the situation where the initial check period is canceled, it is possible to display the current setting value on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . Therefore, it is possible to check the set value without waiting for the initial check period to elapse.

Also, even if the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is executed in the main process (FIG. 132), the initial check period starts first, so the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 After confirming whether each of the display segments 321 to 324 in each of them can be in a normal light emitting state, it is possible to confirm the setting value. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value.

FIG. 137 is a flow chart showing the set value update process executed in step S8819 of the main process (FIG. 132). It should be noted that the processing of steps S9301 to S9310 in the setting value update processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, an update start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step S9301). Upon receiving the update start command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the speaker unit 54 to output the sound "The settings are being changed." The notification is continued until this set value update process is terminated.

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is 1 or more corresponding to "setting 1" and 6 or less corresponding to "setting 6" (step S9302). If the value of the set value counter is "0" or is 7 or more, a negative determination is made in step S9302, and "1" is set to the set value counter (step S9303). As a result, the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step S9302 or if the process of step S9303 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned off using the setting key (step S9304). In this case, it may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state, or may be configured to determine whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state.

If the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned off (step S9304: NO), it is determined whether the reset button 68c has been pressed (step S9305). If the reset button 68c is being pressed (step S9305: YES), on condition that the setting update display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1" (step S9306: NO ), the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step S9307), and the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S9308).

The initial check period is canceled by clearing the checking counter to "0". Further, by setting the setting update display flag to "1", the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) makes an affirmative determination in step S9003 as already described, and the first to fourth notification display devices In 201 to 204, the fifth display data buffer 275 is provided with display data for displaying that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated and displaying the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10. Store (step S9004). As a result, similarly to the thirty-third embodiment, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the current setting value. is done.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S9306, or if the process of step S9308 is executed, 1 is added to the value of the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control (step S9309). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S9305: NO) or if the value of the set value counter is incremented by 1, the process returns to step S9302. If the value is determined to be 7 or more, "1" is set to the set value counter in step S9303. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned off (step 9304: YES), the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step S9310). As a result, a display indicating that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated and a display indicating the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. state is canceled. In this case, the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 start displaying the base values.

When the set value update process is executed as described above, the initial check period is canceled halfway and the current status is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 on condition that the reset button 68c is pressed. is notified. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started and the main processing (FIG. 132) is started in the main CPU 63, the processing at the start of the supply of operating power in the main processing is executed. In this situation, even if the initial check period is started and the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the processing at the start of supply of operating power is not executed. When updating the setting values in the situation where the initial check period is canceled, it is possible to display the current setting values on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . Therefore, it is possible to update the setting value while checking the current setting value without waiting for the elapse of the initial check period.

Also, even if the set value update process (FIG. 137) is executed in the main process (FIG. 132), the initial check period is started first. After confirming whether each of the display segments 321 to 324 can normally be in a light emitting state, it is possible to update the setting value. This makes it possible to accurately update the set values.

Also, when the reset button 68c is pressed to update the set values in the set value update process (FIG. 137), the initial check period is canceled. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed to update the setting value, the initial check period is canceled accordingly, and the operability for canceling the initial check period can be improved. Become.

Returning to the description of the normal time setting process (FIG. 135), if the value of the counter under check is "0" and it is not the initial check period (step S9101: NO), It is determined whether or not the management start flag is set to "1" (step S9103). If the management start flag is not set to "1" (step S9103: NO), a pre-management display setting process is executed for the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 (step S9104). In the setting process, the display data for setting all the display segments 321 and 322 in the light emitting state in the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 respectively is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 . In addition, it is not limited to the configuration in which all the display segments 321 and 322 of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are in the light emitting state. 202 may be configured so that blinking display is performed in all display segments 321 and 322 .

After that, the calculation result data set in the display target setting area 276 in the non-specific control work area 223 is read (step S9105), and the read calculation result data is displayed on the third and fourth display devices 203 and 204 for notification. The display data to be applied is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 (step S9106). As already explained, in the display processing (FIG. 131), if the management start flag is not set to "1" (step S8701: NO), the base value is read from the current status area 311, and the first decimal point of the read base value is calculated. Calculation result data corresponding to the digit of the first place and the digit of the second decimal place is set in the display object setting area 276 (step S8714). In step S9106, this calculation result data is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 as display data applied to the third and fourth display devices 203 and 204 for notification.

By supplying the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in steps S9104 and S9106 to the display IC 266, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. In a situation where all the display segments 321 and 322 in each of the devices 201 and 202 are in a light emitting state, the first decimal place of the base value calculated in the current calculation period by the third notification display device 203 is displayed, and the number to the second decimal place of the base value calculated in the current calculation period is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 . While all the display segments 321 and 322 of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are in a light emitting state, the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 display the numbers corresponding to the base values. By doing so, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the currently notified base value is the base value in the situation where the management start flag is not set to "1".

In addition, in the situation where the management start flag is set to "1", as already explained, every time the display duration period (specifically, 5 seconds) elapses, the current status area 311→first history area 312→second While the base values to be notified are switched in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in a predetermined order of second history area 313→third history area 314, the management start flag is set to " 1” is not set, the base value of the current area 311 is maintained as the notification target. As a result, when the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is checked at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10, the current base value can be confirmed at any timing.

If the management start flag is set to "1" (step S9103: YES), the display data set in the display target setting area 276 in the non-specific control work area 223 is read, and the read display data is 5 is set in the display data buffer 275 (step S9107). By supplying the display data to the display IC 266, if the base value of the current area 311 is to be notified, the display as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. If the base value in the first history area 312 is to be notified, the displays shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 127(b) are the first to fourth notification displays. If the base value in the second history area 313 is the object of notification, the displays shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 201 to 204, and if the base value in the third history area 314 is to be notified, the display shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. .about.204.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the initial display flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S9108). The initial display flag is the first notification to notify that the base value in the current area 311 is the base value at the beginning of the calculation after the start of the calculation period, as already described. This is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that the display device 201 for notification and the display device 202 for second notification should blink. If the initial display flag is set to "1" (step S9108: YES), blink setting processing is executed for the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 (step S9109).

In the blink setting process, when the display corresponding to the display data currently set in the fifth display data buffer 275 is performed by the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202, the display is blinked. Make settings to As a setting for blinking display, specifically, for transmission of display data to the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202, the display data currently set in the fifth display data buffer 275 is used. The corresponding data is transmitted to the display IC 266 until a predetermined lighting period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, after which all the display segments 321 and 322 of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are turned off. State data is transmitted to the display IC 266 until a predetermined turn-off period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, after which the predetermined turn-on period and the predetermined turn-off period are alternately repeated. As a result, when the base value in the current area 311 becomes an object of notification immediately after the start of a new calculation period of the base value, the initial calculation display is performed on the first and second display devices 201 and 202 for notification. Therefore, it is possible for the manager of the game hall to understand that the current base values notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are those immediately after the start of a new calculation period. It becomes possible.

Next, the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 138(a) shows the initial check period, and FIG. 138(b) shows that the base value is notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the management start flag is not set to "1". FIG. 138(c) shows the display period before the start of management, and FIG. 138(c) shows the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 are sequentially notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. 138(d) shows the display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and the display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are the first to fourth 138(e) shows a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being checked and the current status of the pachinko machine 10. 138(f) shows the timing at which the reset button 68c is pressed.

First, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1", the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) and the A case where the set value update process (FIG. 137) is not executed will be described.

At the timing of t1, the initial check period starts as shown in FIG. 138(a). As a result, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 128(b), the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

After that, at the timing of t2, the initial check period ends without being canceled as shown in FIG. 138(a). In this case, the pre-management display period starts at the timing t2 as shown in FIG. 138(b). In the pre-management display period, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. A number corresponding to the current base value is displayed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 .

After that, at timing t3, the number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1" and neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is established. The total number (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the management start reference number, which is a number smaller than the shift reference number. As a result, the management start flag is set to "1", and the pre-management display period ends as shown in FIG. 138(b). In this case, the normal display period starts at the timing t3 as shown in FIG. 138(c). During the normal display period, as shown in FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d), the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. are notified sequentially.

Next, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1", the setting confirmation process (Fig. 136 ) and setting value update processing (FIG. 137) are not executed.

At the timing of t4, the initial check period starts as shown in FIG. 138(a). As a result, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 128(b), the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

After that, at the timing of t5, the initial check period ends without being canceled as shown in FIG. 138(a). In this case, the normal display period starts at the timing t5 as shown in FIG. 138(c). During the normal display period, as shown in FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d), the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. are notified sequentially.

Next, in the case where the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1", the set value update process (Fig. 137 ) is executed.

At the timing of t6, the initial check period starts as shown in FIG. 138(a). As a result, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 128(b), the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

After that, the set value update process (FIG. 137) is started in the middle of the initial check period, and the reset button 68c is pressed at the timing t7 as shown in FIG. 138(f). As a result, the initial check period ends halfway at the timing t7 as shown in FIG. 138(a), and the setting updating display period starts at the timing t7 as shown in FIG. 138(d). be.

After that, at the timing of t8, the setting updating display period ends as shown in FIG. 138(d). In this case, the normal display period starts at the timing t8 as shown in FIG. 138(c). During the normal display period, as shown in FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d), the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. are notified sequentially.

Next, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the management start flag is set to "1", the setting confirmation process (Fig. 136 ) is executed.

At the timing of t9, the initial check period starts as shown in FIG. 138(a). As a result, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 128(b), the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

After that, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is started in the middle of the initial check period, and the reset button 68c is pressed as shown in FIG. 138(f) at the timing of t10. As a result, the initial check period ends halfway at the timing t10 as shown in FIG. 138(a), and the setting confirmation display period starts at the timing t10 as shown in FIG. 138(e). be.

After that, at the timing of t11, the setting-confirming display period ends as shown in FIG. 138(e). In this case, the normal display period starts at the timing t11 as shown in FIG. 138(c). During the normal display period, as shown in FIGS. 127(a) to 127(d), the base values stored in the various areas 311 to 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. are notified sequentially.

Note that when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1", the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is performed in the process at the start of supply of operating power. Alternatively, if the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is executed and the initial check period is canceled in the middle, the pre-management display period starts after the setting update display period or setting confirmation display period ends. It will happen.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

As a check display, an initial check period may occur in which the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in a light emitting state. As a result, it becomes possible to confirm whether or not each of the display segments 321 to 324 is in a light emitting state, and confirms whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal. It becomes possible to

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the initial check period of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started. As a result, when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to quickly check whether the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal.

Every time the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the initial check period of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal each time the supply of operating power is started.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the initial check period of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started without requiring any special operation. As a result, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal.

If a cancellation trigger occurs even if the initial check period has not passed, the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is ended halfway. As a result, even during the initial check period, it is possible to end the above-described check display and cause the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform other displays.

When the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and before the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed, the initial check period is started and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 201 are displayed. At 204, the check display is started. This makes it possible to check whether the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal before the game is started.

In a configuration in which predetermined setting-related processing such as setting confirmation processing (FIG. 136) and setting value update processing (FIG. 137) are executed in a situation where processing for starting supply of operating power is being executed, supply of operating power is started. An initial check period is initiated in the context of time processing being performed. This makes it possible to integrate not only the predetermined setting-related processing but also the processing for starting the initial check period into the processing at the start of supply of operating power.

In the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) and the setting value update process (FIG. 137), the display corresponding to the current setting values is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Before the related process is executed, the initial check period is started and the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . As a result, after confirming whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal, the current set values are confirmed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It becomes possible to Therefore, it is possible to accurately confirm the set value.

Based on the fact that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is executed in the initial check period, even if the initial check period has not passed, the first to fourth notification The display for checking on the display devices 201 to 204 ends in the middle. As a result, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or setting value update process (FIG. 137) is executed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 201 can be displayed without waiting for the initial check period to elapse. After completing the checking process in 204, the current setting values can be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. Therefore, it is possible to quickly check the current set value.

When the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is executed in the initial check period, and the reset button 68c is pressed, the initial check period has passed. Even without it, the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 ends in the middle. This makes it possible to end the initial check period at an arbitrary timing after the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or setting value update process (FIG. 137) is started. For example, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is started, the manager of the game hall sufficiently confirms that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal. After confirmation, it is possible to terminate the above-described check display and start displaying the current set values on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

Also, in the set value update process (FIG. 137), the set value to be selected is updated by pressing the reset button 68c. In this case, when the reset button 68c is pressed as described above, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 end the check display and start displaying the current set values. By doing so, a dedicated operation for ending the display for checking and starting the display of the current set values is not required. Therefore, it is possible to improve the workability of the work for updating the set values.

The calculation result storage area 234 stores a plurality of base values derived using the information in the normal counter area 231 in different periods. As a result, it is possible to grasp the base value in a plurality of periods, so that it is possible to accurately grasp the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA.

The calculation result storage area 234 is provided with a current status area 311 in which the most recent base value is stored, and first to third history areas 312 to 314 in which base values derived before that are stored. there is As a result, it is possible to grasp not only the latest ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA, but also the past ratio.

The base values that are repeatedly calculated at relatively short intervals before one calculation period elapses are stored in the current status area 311, and the base values calculated when one calculation period elapses are the first to third base values. It is stored in history areas 312-314. As a result, it is possible to grasp the most recent ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA, and to grasp the past ratio in units of one calculation period. becomes possible. In addition, since base values are stored in units of one calculation period in the first to third history areas 312 to 314, the number of base values stored in the first to third history areas 312 to 314 is suppressed. becomes possible.

Various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are cleared to "0" based on the passage of one calculation period. This makes it possible to reduce the required storage capacity in the normal counter area 231 . In addition, even if the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are configured to be cleared to "0" in this way, the base values calculated when one calculation period has passed are the first to third values. Since it is stored in the history areas 312 to 314, it is possible to later grasp the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA in the past calculation period.

A plurality of history areas 312 to 314 are provided as areas for storing past base values. This makes it possible to compare base values in a plurality of past calculation periods.

The base values stored in the current status area 311, first history area 312, second history area 313, and third history area 314 are sequentially displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, respectively. This makes it possible to individually grasp the base values in a plurality of calculation periods while suppressing the number of the notification devices 201 to 204 .

Even in a situation where the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, the power failure information storage process (step S8901) is executed to monitor the occurrence of a power failure, and if the occurrence of the power failure is identified, Power failure processing is executed. As a result, if a power failure occurs while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, it is possible to deal with it appropriately.

In the configuration in which the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) includes the power failure information storage processing (step S8901), the first timer interrupt processing is executed even when the processing at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. It is started by interrupting. As a result, it is possible to periodically monitor the occurrence of a power failure even when the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed.

The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and activated even in a situation where remaining processes are being executed after the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed. As a result, by using the first timer interrupt process that is started by interrupting the remaining process, it is possible to periodically monitor the occurrence of a power failure while the process for starting the supply of operating power is being executed. Become.

When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, the start-up process in-progress flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control indicates " 1” is set, the process for advancing the game is not executed. As a result, in a configuration in which the occurrence of a power failure is periodically monitored by interrupting and starting the first timer interrupt process even when the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, the It is possible to prevent the execution of the processing for advancing the game while the processing at the start of supply is being executed.

In a configuration in which the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is executed in a situation where the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed, power outage information is displayed even in a situation where the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. Storage processing (step S8901) is executed. As a result, even if a power failure occurs while the set values to be used are being set, it can be dealt with appropriately.

In addition, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not limited to the configuration in which it ends when the initial check period has passed, and the operation for ending the check display The check display may be continued until is performed. As an operation for terminating the process, for example, the reset button 68c may be operated regardless of whether or not either the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is being executed. Alternatively, an operation unit other than the reset button 68c may be operated. In this case, the check display is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 until the timing for confirming the base value or set value on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is reached. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the base value or set value after confirming whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal. In addition, since the display for check ends based on the operation of the operation unit, it is possible to end the display for check at a desired timing.

In addition, regardless of whether or not the supply of operating power is started, when a predetermined operation unit such as the update button 68b or the reset button 68c is operated, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are checked. A configuration in which display is started may be employed. In this case, it is possible to start the check display at a desired timing when checking the base value or the set value. Further, in this configuration, the check display may be terminated when a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed. The check display may be terminated when the operation unit is operated.

In addition, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a state where a specific operation unit other than the reset button 68c such as the update button 68b is operated, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 If the check display is started and the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started without the specific operation unit being operated, the check display may not be started. In this case, in the configuration in which the check display is performed when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to select whether or not to start the check display by the operation of the manager of the game hall.

In addition, regardless of whether the gaming machine main body 12 is open or not, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the base values are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the gaming machine main body 12 The base value may be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when it is specified based on the detection result of the main body open sensor 96 that the is in the open state. In this case, when the game machine main body 12 is in the open state, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started first, and then the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed. The base value may be displayed at 204 . This makes it possible to confirm whether the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal before confirming the base value. Further, in this configuration, the check display may be terminated when a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed. The check display may be terminated when the operation unit is operated.

Further, when the main process (FIG. 132) is started in a state where the conditions for executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) are satisfied, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is displayed. The check display may be started when the main process is started in a state where the condition for executing the setting confirmation process is not satisfied without being started. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value is to be checked.

Further, when the main processing (FIG. 132) is started in a state where the conditions for executing the set value update processing (FIG. 137) are satisfied, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed for checking. The check display may be started when the main process is started in a state where the condition for executing the setting value update process is not satisfied without being started. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value will be updated.

Also, when the main process (FIG. 132) is started in a state where either the condition for executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) or the condition for executing the setting value update process (FIG. 137) is satisfied, The main processing is performed in a state where both the conditions for executing the setting confirmation processing and the conditions for executing the setting value update processing are not satisfied without starting the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. is started, the display for checking may be started. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value will be confirmed or updated.

Further, the check display is not limited to the configuration in which the respective display segments 321 to 324 in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are maintained in the light emitting state, and the first to fourth notification Each of the display segments 321 to 324 in each of the display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to blink. In addition, in the check display, each of the display segments 321 to 324 in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in a luminous state one by one or a plurality of some of them sequentially, and the range of the initial check period Each of the display segments 321 to 324 may be configured to be in a light emitting state at least once.

In addition, the processing for performing check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not limited to the configuration in which it is executed as processing corresponding to specific control, and processing corresponding to non-specific control. It may be configured to be executed as

Further, when the base value is not stored in any of the first to third history areas 312 to 314 of the calculation result storage area 234, the history areas 312 to 314 are stored in the first to fourth notification display devices 201. 204 may be configured so as not to be notified. In this case, for example, if base values are stored in the current status area 311 and first history area 312, but base values are not stored in the second history area 313 and third history area 314, the display continuation period each time elapses, the notification targets in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are switched between the current status area 311 and the first history area 312, and the second history area 313 and the third history area 314 are switched. You will not be notified.

Also, the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 store base values expressed as decimals up to the second decimal place. However, it is not limited to this, and it may be configured to store information on a combination of the number of the first decimal place and the number of the second decimal place among the base value, and the base value The total number of game balls to be paid out to make it possible to calculate (K91 x "Number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31" + K92 x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K93 x "No. The combination of the number of prize balls for winning to the first operating port 33 + K94 x "number of prize balls for winning to the second operating port 34") and the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K91 + K92 + K93 + K94 + K95) A configuration in which information is stored may be used. In the former case, the information in the various areas 311 to 314 can be directly set in the display target setting area 276. In the latter case, the base value is calculated using the information in the various areas 311 to 314, and then the relevant information is displayed. Information on the first decimal place number and the second decimal place number extracted from the base value is set in the display object setting area 276 .

Further, the calculation result storage area 234 may be configured such that only the current status area 311 and the first history area 312 are provided as areas for storing base values. A configuration in which only the 2 history area 313 is provided may be employed. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which four or more areas are provided as history areas for storing past base value information.

Further, the calculation result storage area 234 is not limited to a configuration in which various areas 311 to 314 are fixed in terms of addresses, and the base value is shifted in these various areas 311 to 314 as required. 314 may be provided as a ring buffer.

Further, instead of calculating the base value as the mode information, the 61st to 68th parameters may be calculated as in the fifteenth embodiment. In this case, the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 may store all of the 61st to 68th parameters. The current area 311 may store the 61st to 68th parameters, while the first to third history areas 312 to 314 may store only the 61st parameter.

In addition to or instead of the base value as the mode information, the probability of occurrence of the big win result may be calculated and stored, or the probability of occurrence of the high-frequency support mode may be calculated and stored.

In addition, the trigger for shifting the base values in the various areas 311 to 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is limited to the case where the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes equal to or greater than the shift reference number. Instead, the shift may be performed when a predetermined period of time (e.g., 8 hours) has elapsed, or the shift may be performed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. The shift may be performed when the supply of operating power to the CPU 63 is started, or the shift may be performed when the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed. Also, a configuration may be adopted in which there are a plurality of types of triggers for shifting.

Until the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1", the display segments 321 and 322 of the first and second notification display devices 202 are in the light emitting state. , the display segments 321 and 322 of the first and second notification display devices 202 may be in a blinking state. Further, until the management start flag is set to "1", "bL.--"→"b1.--"→"b2.--"→ A configuration in which the display "b3.--" is repeated may be used.

Further, until the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1", the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are The display segments 321 and 322 in each of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are in a light emitting state or a blinking state without performing the check display to be in a light emitting state, and the third and fourth notification A display corresponding to the fact that the management start flag is not set to "1" may be displayed, for example, a display corresponding to the current base value is displayed on the display devices 203 and 204 for management.

Also, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or the checksum does not match, the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped. In the display devices 201 to 204, the display segments 321 to 324 may be configured to be in a light emitting state in the same manner as the check display, or may be configured to be in a blinking state.

Further, the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not limited to the configuration performed by the main side CPU 63, and may be configured to be performed by dedicated control means. may be configured to be performed by the display control device 82 . In this case, when the base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the base value to be notified is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the control means serving as the main control unit. When setting values are to be displayed on the -fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the setting values to be notified are transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the control means serving as the controlling body. Further, in the case where the main CPU 63 executes the processing at the start of supply of operating power, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may Information corresponding to the start of the check display is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the control means serving as the main control body so that the check display is started.

<Thirty-sixth embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration different from that of the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 139 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps S9401 to S9426 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

In steps S9401 to S9403, the same processes as steps S8801 to S8803 of the main process (FIG. 132) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step S9404). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. However, since "1" is set in the start-up processing flag in step S9403, even if the first timer interrupt processing is started, power outage monitoring and various counter operations are performed among the various processing of the first timer interrupt processing. While the processing for updating and fraud monitoring is executed, the first timer interrupt processing is terminated without executing the processing for advancing the game.

Thereafter, information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step S9405). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, a check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the same manner as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the checking counter is "0" (step S9406). Then, it waits in step S9406 until the value of the checking counter becomes "0". Thus, until the initial check period set in step S9405 elapses, the check displays on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are continued.

After that, the processing of steps S9407 to S9426 is executed. The processing contents of these steps S9407 to S9426 are the same as steps S8806 to S8825 of the main processing (FIG. 132) in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started and the main CPU 63 starts the process at the time of starting the supply of operating power, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 In this state, the check display is performed, and the progress of the process at the start of supply of operating power is stopped until the initial check period elapses. This makes it possible to prevent setting confirmation and setting value update from being executed in the middle of the initial check period, thereby suppressing an increase in processing load. Also, it is possible to prevent the game from being started in the middle of the initial check period.

<Thirty-seventh Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the thirty-fifth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 140 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps S9501 to S9525 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

In steps S9501 to S9518, the same processes as steps S7901 to S7918 of the main process (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed. Thereafter, information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 (step S9519). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

Then, the process after step S9520 is performed. The processing contents of steps S9520 to S9525 are the same as steps S7919 to S7924 of the main processing (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processing is performed after the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps S9501 to S9518) at the time of starting the supply of operating power. Before (steps S9522 to S9525) are started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

The setting confirmation process (step S9514) and the set value update process (step S9518) are executed as the process at the start of supply of operating power, whereas the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed during the initial check period. will be started later. As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, when either the setting confirmation process (step S9514) or the setting value update process (step S9518) is executed, and when the setting confirmation process (step S9514) and setting value update processing (step S9518) are not executed, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal regardless of the situation when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

The main processing (FIG. 140) of the main CPU 63 includes a case where either setting confirmation processing (step S9514) or setting value update processing (step S9518) is executed, and setting confirmation processing (step S9514) and setting processing. This is a process that is executed in common even if neither of the value update processes (step S9518) is executed, and either the setting confirmation process (step S9514) or the setting value update process (step S9518) is performed. is executed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are checked as a process whose execution order is later than the setting confirmation process (step S9514) and the setting value update process (step S9518). A process to start the display for is set. In this way, the processing for starting the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is set as a common processing, thereby simplifying the processing configuration and realizing the advantages already described. It becomes possible to produce the effect.

Even when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are performing the check display, the main CPU 63 can start the processing for advancing the game. As a result, the game can be played even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 after the setting confirmation process (step S9514) or the setting value update process (step S9518) is executed. It is possible to prevent the start timing of the process for progress from being delayed.

It should be noted that the processing after step S9520 may not be started until the initial check period has passed. In this case, it is possible to prevent the game from being started while the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

<38th Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in the processing configuration of the normal setting processing executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration different from that of the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 141 is a flow chart showing normal setting processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the processing of steps S9601 to S9605 in the normal setting processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, it is determined whether or not the management start flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step S9601). If the management start flag is not set to "1" (step S9601: NO), check display data is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in the specific control work area 221 (step S9602). By supplying the check display data to the display IC 266, the check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. Specifically, all the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are turned on. As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can grasp whether or not the respective display segments 321-324 of the first-fourth notification display devices 201-204 can be in a normal light-emitting state.

If the management start flag is set to "1" (step S9601: YES), the processing of steps S9603 and S9605 is executed. The processing contents of steps S9603 to S9605 are the same as steps S9107 to S9109 in the normal setting processing (FIG. 135) in the thirty-fifth embodiment. By executing the processing of steps S9603 to S9605, the base values stored in various areas 311 to 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 are sequentially notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. At the same time, when the base value of the current area 311 is notified immediately after the start of a new calculation period, the initial calculation display is performed on the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 .

According to the above configuration, when the management start flag is not set to "1", it becomes an initial check period during which check displays are performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the situation of the initial check period is limited to the situation where the management start flag is not set to "1" at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10 or the like.例文帳に追加becomes possible.

<Thirty-ninth embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-third embodiment in the configuration relating to set values. The configuration different from that of the thirty-third embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

142(a) to 142(d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the setting correspondence storage area 325 provided in the main ROM 64. FIG.

In the setting correspondence storage area 325, a low-probability mode success/failure table, a high-probability mode success/failure table, setting confirmation processing (FIG. 115) and setting value update processing (FIG. 116) are stored in association with the setting values of the pachinko machine 10. , set value display data used for displaying the current set values on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are set. More specifically, the setting correspondence storage area 325 includes a first setting information storage area 325a, a second setting information storage area 325b, a third setting information storage area 325c, a fourth setting information storage area 325d, and a fifth setting information storage area. 325e and a sixth setting information storage area 325f are provided.

In each of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, a storage area for storing a success/failure table for the low-probability mode to be referred to when the success/failure lottery mode is the low-probability mode, and a success/failure lottery mode. A storage area for storing a high-probability mode success/failure table to be referred to in the high-probability mode, and for the first to fourth notifications in the setting confirmation process (FIG. 115) and the setting value update process (FIG. 116) A storage area is provided for storing setting value display data used to display the current setting values on the display devices 201 to 204 . In each of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, a predetermined multiple-byte area is secured as a storage area for storing the success/failure table for the low-probability mode, and the success/failure table for the high-probability mode is stored. A predetermined multiple-byte area is secured as a storage area for setting the display data, and a 1-byte area is secured as a storage area for storing the display data of the setting value. Therefore, each of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f has a storage capacity of multiple bytes. In this case, the start address of the first setting information storage area 325a is A(1), the start address of the second setting information storage area 325b is A(2), and the third setting information storage area 325c. is A(3), the start address of the fourth setting information storage area 325d is A(4), and the start address of the fifth setting information storage area 325e is A(5). , and the start address of the sixth setting information storage area 325f is A(6).

In the above configuration, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first form in the present embodiment, the set values of the pachinko machine 10 are set in six stages of "setting 1" to "setting 6" as in the thirty-third embodiment. ing. In this case, the probabilities of winning big wins in the low-probability modes are different for each of "Setting 1" to "Setting 6", while the probabilities of winning big wins in the high-probability mode are the same. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 142(a), in the first setting information storage area 325a, a first low probability table LT ( 1) is stored, and a common high-probability table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode right/wrong table, and the setting value Display data for displaying "1" is stored in a storage area for storing display data. In the second setting information storage area 325b, a second low-probability table LT(2) corresponding to "setting 2" is stored in a storage area for storing the validity table of the low-probability mode. A common high accuracy table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the right/wrong table, and the storage area for storing the display data of the setting value " 2” is stored.

In the third setting information storage area 325c, a third low-probability table LT(3) corresponding to "setting 3" is stored in a storage area for storing the validity table of the low-probability mode. A common high accuracy table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the right/wrong table, and the storage area for storing the display data of the setting value " 3” is stored. The fourth setting information storage area 325d stores a fourth low-probability table LT(4) corresponding to "setting 4" in a storage area for storing the low-probability mode validity table. A common high accuracy table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the right/wrong table, and the storage area for storing the display data of the setting value " 4” is stored.

In the fifth setting information storage area 325e, a fifth low-probability table LT(5) corresponding to "setting 5" is stored in a storage area for storing the validity table of the low-probability mode. A common high accuracy table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the right/wrong table, and the storage area for storing the display data of the setting value " 5” is stored. In the sixth setting information storage area 325f, a sixth low-probability table LT(6) corresponding to "setting 6" is stored in a storage area for storing the validity table of the low-probability mode. A common high accuracy table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the right/wrong table, and the storage area for storing the display data of the setting value " 6” is stored.

In the case of the configuration of the first form, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of a big win result in the low probability mode. On the other hand, in the high-probability mode, the probability of a big win result is the same regardless of the set value. In addition, since the probability of a jackpot result in the high probability mode is 1/30, even if it is "setting 1", the probability of a jackpot result in the high probability mode is higher than the jackpot probability in the low probability mode in "setting 6" high probability.

In the first form in which "setting 1" to "setting 6" are set as setting values, in order to execute the propriety determination process at step S504 of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), it is executed at step S503 Read processing of the success/failure table will be described. FIG. 143 is a flow chart showing read processing of the success/failure table. It should be noted that the processing of steps S9701 to S9705 in the read processing of the right/wrong table is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

First, the value of the set value counter provided in the specific control work area 221 in the main RAM 65 is read (step S9701). Which one of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f in the setting correspondence storage area 325 should be referred to by the setting value counter when reading the validity table and when reading the display data of the setting values? is a counter for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

After that, among the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f in the setting correspondence storage area 325, the storage area corresponding to the value of the setting value counter read in step S9701 is selected (step S9702). As in the thirty-third embodiment, the set value counter is configured to take any value from "1" to "6". When the setting information storage area 325a is selected and the value of the setting value counter is "2", the second setting information storage area 325b is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "3", the third setting information storage area 325b is selected. When the setting information storage area 325c is selected and the value of the setting value counter is "4", the fourth setting information storage area 325d is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "5", the fifth setting information storage area 325d is selected. The setting information storage area 325e is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "6", the sixth setting information storage area 325f is selected.

For this selection, a correspondence table pre-stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to. The correspondence table defines the correspondence between the value of the set value counter and the start addresses of the first to sixth set information storage areas 325a to 325f. Specifically, A(1), which is the start address of the first setting information storage area 325a, is set to correspond to the value of "1" of the set value counter, and corresponds to the value of "2" of the set value counter. A(2), which is the start address of the second setting information storage area 325b, is set as the starting address of the second setting information storage area 325b. (3) is set, and A(4), which is the start address of the fourth setting information storage area 325d, is set corresponding to the value of "4" of the set value counter, and "5" of the set value counter is set. , which is the start address of the fifth setting information storage area 325e. A(6), which is the start address, is set.

After that, if the current success/fail lottery mode is the low-probability mode (step S9703: NO), the success/failure table for the low-probability mode is read out from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f selected in step S9702 (step S9704). On the other hand, if the current success/fail lottery mode is the high probability mode (step S9703: YES), the success/failure table for the high probability mode is read from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f selected in step S9702 (step S9705).

By executing the read processing of the win/loss table as described above, the win/fail table corresponding to the current win/fail lottery mode is read from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f corresponding to the values of the set value counters. Then, in the success/failure determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), it is determined whether or not the current game round corresponds to the big hit result by using the read success/failure table.

Next, a description will be given of the processing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) is interrupted and started while the set value update processing (step S7918) is being executed in the main processing (FIG. 114) in the main CPU 63. do. In this case, in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during update of the set value is executed (step S8403). FIG. 144 is a flow chart showing setting processing for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. The processing of steps S9801 to S9805 in the setting process is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the value of the set value counter provided in the specific control work area 221 in the main RAM 65 is read (step S9801). After that, among the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f in the setting correspondence storage area 325, the storage area corresponding to the value of the setting value counter read in step S9801 is selected (step S9802). As in the thirty-third embodiment, the set value counter is configured to take any value from "1" to "6". When the setting information storage area 325a is selected and the value of the setting value counter is "2", the second setting information storage area 325b is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "3", the third setting information storage area 325b is selected. When the setting information storage area 325c is selected and the value of the setting value counter is "4", the fourth setting information storage area 325d is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "5", the fifth setting information storage area 325d is selected. The setting information storage area 325e is selected, and when the value of the setting value counter is "6", the sixth setting information storage area 325f is selected. At the time of this selection, a correspondence table stored in advance in the main ROM 64 is referred to in the same manner as in the reading process of the success/failure table (FIG. 143).

After that, the display data of the setting values are read out from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f selected in step S9802 (step S9803). Then, the display data of the read setting value is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in the work area 221 for specific control as display data for applying to the fourth notification display device 204 (step S9804). Further, the display data for displaying the display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated on the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 is set in the fifth display data buffer 275. (Step S9805).

By executing the setting process for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting updating as described above, the display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step S9805 is displayed in the first to the first display data buffers. The display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step S9804 is performed on the fourth notification display device 204 while the third notification display devices 201 to 203 perform the display. As a result, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. to the fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

The setting to be executed when the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and started while the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is being executed in the main process (FIG. 114) in the main CPU 63 Also in the setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during confirmation (step S8405), the display data setting of the set value is the same as the setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update (FIG. 144). process is executed.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first form, the set values of the pachinko machine 10 were set in six steps from "setting 1" to "setting 6", but depending on the model and model of the pachinko machine 10 may use less than 6 steps of setting values. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second form shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. In the pachinko machine 10 of the third form shown in the explanatory diagram of 142(c), four levels of setting values of "Setting 1", "Setting 2", "Setting 3" and "Setting 4" are set. In the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth form shown in the explanatory diagram of (d), only one level of set values of "setting 1" is set. In this case, in any pachinko machine 10 of the second to fourth forms, similarly to the pachinko machine 10 of the first form, first to sixth setting information storage that enables setting of six levels of setting values. A setting correspondence storage area 325 having areas 325a-325f is utilized.

In detail about the case where the setting correspondence storage area 325 is used in the pachinko machine 10 of the second form, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 325d stores various information corresponding to "setting 1". That is, in the first setting information storage area 325a and the fourth setting information storage area 325d, a first low probability table LT(1 ) is stored, and a first high-probability table HT (1) corresponding to “setting 1” is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode right-or-fail table, and the set value display data is stored as Display data for displaying "1" is stored in a storage area for storage.

Various types of information corresponding to "setting 3" are stored in the second setting information storage area 325b and the fifth setting information storage area 325e. That is, in the second setting information storage area 325b and the fifth setting information storage area 325e, the third low probability table LT (3 ) is stored, and a third high-probability table HT (3) corresponding to "setting 3" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode right-or-fail table, and the set value display data is stored as Display data for displaying "3" is stored in a storage area for storing.

Various types of information corresponding to "setting 6" are stored in the third setting information storage area 325c and the sixth setting information storage area 325f. That is, in the third setting information storage area 325c and the sixth setting information storage area 325f, a sixth low probability table LT (6 ) is stored, and a sixth high-probability table HT (6) corresponding to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode right-or-fail table, and the set value display data is stored as Display data for displaying "6" is stored in the storage area for storing.

In the case of the configuration of the second form, even if the configuration corresponds to the setting storage area 325 having the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, these first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f are used. The set value is set in a number of steps less than 6, which is the number of . In the low-probability mode, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of a big win result.In the high-probability mode, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of a big win result. Note that the jackpot probability in the high-probability mode in "setting 1" is higher than the jackpot probability in the low-probability mode in "setting 6".

In the case of the configuration of the second form, in the reading process of the right/wrong table (FIG. 143), the value of the setting value counter corresponds to "setting 1" regardless of whether the value is "1" or "4". Whether the value of the set value counter is "2" or "5", the right/fail table corresponding to "setting 3" is read and the value of the set value counter is read. In both cases of "3" and "6", the right/wrong table corresponding to "setting 6" is read.

In the read processing of the right/wrong table (FIG. 143), the right/wrong table is read from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the set value counter regardless of the number of steps of the set value. As a result, even when three levels of set values are set, the process configuration of the readout process of the right/fail table (FIG. 143) is made the same as when six levels of set values are set. becomes possible.

In the case of the configuration of the second form, when the setting correspondence storage area 325 in which six steps of setting values can be set is used, three steps of setting values are set. It is possible to divide the number of stages of the setting value to be used by the number of stages of the setting value to be used. That is, the number of stages of the setting value to be used is a divisor of the maximum number of stages of the setting value that can be set in the setting correspondence storage area 325, and is a number different from the maximum number of stages. In this case, the same number of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f are assigned to each of the setting values to be used, and one group is composed of three stages of setting values arranged in ascending order one by one. Setting values are assigned to the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f so that the group is repeated in the case of . As a result, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The setting values displayed by pressing are changed in the order of "1"→"3"→"6"→"1"→"3"→"6"→"1"→ . . . In other words, when the display is changed to a different set value for one operation of the reset button 68c, and the settable set values are displayed once, one display lap is displayed in a certain manner. The cycle will be repeated. Therefore, it becomes easier to update the setting value.

In the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update (FIG. 144), the setting value is displayed from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the setting value counter regardless of the number of stages of the setting value. This is a configuration for reading data. As a result, even when three stages of set values are set, the processing configuration of the setting process (FIG. 144) can be made the same as when six stages of set values are set. It becomes possible.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second form, various information corresponding to "setting 1" are stored in the first setting information storage area 325a and the second setting information storage area 325b, and the third setting information storage area 325c and the Various information corresponding to "setting 3" is stored in the 4 setting information storage area 325d, and various information corresponding to "setting 6" is stored in the fifth setting information storage area 325e and the sixth setting information storage area 325f. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which That is, the same number of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f are assigned to each of the setting values to be used, and the same setting values are consecutive in the setting information storage areas in relation to the value of the setting value counter. 325a to 325f may be set. In this case, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The set values displayed by pressing are changed in the order of "1"→"1"→"3"→"3"→"6"→"6"→"1"→ . . .

In detail about the case where the setting correspondence storage area 325 is used in the pachinko machine 10 of the third form, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. Various information corresponding to "setting 1" is stored in 325b. That is, in the first setting information storage area 325a and the second setting information storage area 325b, a first low probability table LT (1 ) is stored, and a common high-probability table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode propriety table, and the setting value is displayed Display data for displaying "1" is stored in a storage area for storing data.

Various types of information corresponding to "setting 2" are stored in the third setting information storage area 325c and the fourth setting information storage area 325d. That is, in the third setting information storage area 325c and the fourth setting information storage area 325d, the second low probability table LT (2 ) is stored, and a common high-probability table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode propriety table, and the setting value is displayed Display data for displaying "2" is stored in a storage area for storing data.

Various information corresponding to "setting 3" is stored in the fifth setting information storage area 325e. That is, in the fifth setting information storage area 325e, the third low probability table LT(3) corresponding to "Setting 3" is stored in the storage area for storing the low probability mode validity table. A common high-probability table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in a storage area for storing probability mode right/wrong tables, and a storage area for storing set value display data. , display data for displaying "3" is stored.

Various types of information corresponding to "setting 4" are stored in the sixth setting information storage area 325f. That is, in the sixth setting information storage area 325f, the fourth low probability table LT(4) corresponding to "setting 4" is stored in the storage area for storing the low probability mode validity table. A common high-probability table HT that is common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in a storage area for storing probability mode right/wrong tables, and a storage area for storing set value display data. , display data for displaying "4" is stored.

In the case of the configuration of the third form, even if the configuration corresponds to the setting storage area 325 having the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, these first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f are used. The set value is set in a number of steps less than 6, which is the number of . In the low-probability mode, the higher the set value is, the higher the probability of a big win result is. In addition, since the probability of a jackpot result in the high probability mode is 1/30, even if it is "setting 1", the probability of a jackpot result in the high probability mode is higher than the jackpot probability in the low probability mode in "setting 4" high probability.

In the case of the configuration of the third form, in the process of reading the right/wrong table (FIG. 143), the value of the set value counter corresponds to "setting 1" regardless of whether the value is "1" or "2". Whether the value of the set value counter is "3" or "4", the right/fail table corresponding to "setting 2" is read and the value of the set value counter is read. In the case of "5", the right/wrong table corresponding to "setting 3" is read, and when the value of the set value counter is "6", the right/wrong table corresponding to "setting 4" is read out.

In the read processing of the right/wrong table (FIG. 143), the right/wrong table is read from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the set value counter regardless of the number of steps of the set value. As a result, even when four levels of set values are set, the processing configuration of the readout process of the right/fail table (FIG. 143) is made the same as when six levels of set values are set. becomes possible.

In the case of the configuration of the third form, when the setting correspondence storage area 325 capable of setting the setting values in 6 steps is used, the setting values are set in 4 steps. It is not possible to divide the number of stages of setting values that are used. In this case, two continuous setting information storage areas 325a to 325d are assigned to each of "setting 1" and "setting 2" in relation to the value of the setting value counter, and "setting 3" and "setting 3" One setting information storage area 325e, 325f is assigned to each of "setting 4". As a result, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The setting values displayed by pressing are changed in the order of "1"→"1"→"2"→"2"→"3"→"4"→"1"→ . . .

In the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update (FIG. 144), the setting value is displayed from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the setting value counter regardless of the number of stages of the setting value. This is a configuration for reading data. As a result, even when four levels of setting values are set, the processing configuration of the setting process (FIG. 144) can be made the same as when six levels of setting values are set. It becomes possible.

In the setting value update process (FIG. 116), in order to change the display of the setting values on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in response to one operation of the reset button 68c, It is preferable that various information corresponding to the same set value is not set in consecutive setting information storage areas 325a to 325f in relation to the value of the set value counter. For example, various information corresponding to "setting 1" is set in the first setting information storage area 325a, various information corresponding to "setting 2" is set in the second setting information storage area 325b, and the third setting information storage area Various information corresponding to "setting 3" is set in 325c, various information corresponding to "setting 4" is set in the fourth setting information storage area 325d, and "setting 1" is set in the fifth setting information storage area 325e. A configuration is conceivable in which various types of information corresponding to "setting 2" are set in the sixth setting information storage area 325f. In this case, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The setting values displayed by pressing are changed in the order of "1"→"2"→"3"→"4"→"1"→"2"→"1"→.

In detail about the case where the setting correspondence storage area 325 is used in the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth form, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. , various information corresponding to "setting 1" is stored. That is, in the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, the first low probability table LT(1) corresponding to "setting 1" is stored in the storage area for storing the validity table of the low probability mode. A common high-probability table HT common to "setting 1" to "setting 6" is stored in the storage area for storing the high-probability mode right/wrong table, and the display data of the setting value is stored. Display data for displaying "1" is stored in a storage area for displaying "1".

In the case of the configuration of the fourth form described above, only one type of setting value is set even in the configuration using the setting correspondence storage area 325 having the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f. Even if only one type of set value is set in this manner, the right/wrong table reading process (FIG. 143) can read the right/wrong table from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the set value counter. be. As a result, even when only one type of set value is set, the process configuration of the readout process of the right/fail table (FIG. 143) is the same as that when six stages of set values are set. It becomes possible to

In the case of the configuration of the fourth form, there is no need to set the set value, so basically there is no need to execute the set value update process (FIG. 116). An update process (Fig. 116) may be performed. In this case, "setting 1" is assigned to all of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f. Therefore, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The setting value displayed is "1"→"1"→"1"→"1"→"1"→"1"→"1"→... and so on, "1" is continuously displayed. It will happen.

In the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update (FIG. 144), the setting value is displayed from the setting information storage area 325 corresponding to the value of the setting value counter regardless of the number of stages of the setting value. This is a configuration for reading data. As a result, even when only one type of setting value is set, the processing configuration of the setting process (FIG. 144) can be made the same processing configuration as when six levels of setting values are set. becomes possible.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

Since the setting value to be used is set from among multiple stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage, the player expects that the more advantageous setting value is to be used. It will happen. In this case, in the pachinko machines 10 of the second to fourth modes, a first predetermined number (specifically, six) of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f for storing win/fail tables corresponding to setting values are provided. The number of types of setting values to be used in the configuration is smaller than the first predetermined number. As a result, it is possible to share the configuration of the setting correspondence storage area 325 with the pachinko machine 10 of the first mode in which the number of types of setting values to be used is the first predetermined number, and change the number of types of setting values. It is possible to easily perform the design work of the pachinko machine 10 in the case of doing so.

In the set value update process (step S7918), the set value to be used is changed by changing the numerical information of the set value counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control each time the reset button 68c is operated. , the validity table in the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f corresponding to the changed numerical information is used in the validity determination process, so that the validity determination process is executed in a manner corresponding to the set value to be used. Become. In this case, each propriety table of setting values that can be set is stored in at least one of the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, and is a part of the first predetermined number and is a plurality of setting information storage areas. Since the same right/wrong table is stored in the areas 325a to 325f, the right/wrong table is stored in all of the first predetermined number of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f. As a result, while using the first predetermined number of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f as they are and using the setting value counter to determine the setting values to be used as they are, setting values to be used can be determined. It is possible to set the number of types to be less than the first predetermined number.

This is a configuration in which the success/failure table is read from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f corresponding to the numerical information of the set value counter, and the success/failure determination process is executed using the read success/failure table. As a result, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, it is possible to use the configuration for reading the right/wrong table when executing the right/wrong determination process as it is. .

In the situation where the setting value update process (step S7918) is executed, the setting value display data is read from the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f corresponding to the numerical information of the setting value counter, and the read setting value display data The configuration is such that the corresponding display is performed on the fourth notification display device 204 . As a result, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, the configuration for reading the display data of the setting values when executing the display corresponding to the setting values can be used as it is. It becomes possible to

The number of stages of the setting value to be used is a divisor of the maximum number of stages of the setting value that can be set in the setting correspondence storage area 325, and is a number different from the maximum number of stages. In this case, the same number of setting information storage areas 325a to 325f are assigned to each of the setting values to be used, and one group is composed of three stages of setting values arranged in ascending order one by one. Setting values are assigned to the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f so that the group is repeated in the case of . As a result, when the reset button 68c is repeatedly operated when the value of the set value counter is "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 116), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 The setting values displayed by pressing are changed in the order of "1"→"3"→"6"→"1"→"3"→"6"→"1"→ . . . In other words, when the display is changed to a different set value for one operation of the reset button 68c, and the settable set values are displayed once, one display lap is displayed in a certain manner. The cycle will be repeated. Therefore, it becomes easier to update the setting value.

In a configuration in which the high-probability mode success/failure table does not change according to the set value, the high-probability mode success/failure table is stored in the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f of the setting correspondence storage area 325. Instead of being stored in the storage area 325 corresponding to setting in the main-side ROM 64, it may be stored in a storage area different from the storage area.

If only one setting value is used, the right/wrong table corresponding to that setting value is set in only one of the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f and the rest of the setting information storage areas 325a to 325f. 325f may be configured in such a manner that no right/wrong table is set. In addition, if the set values to be used are in multiple stages but the number of stages is smaller than the number of the first to sixth setting information storage areas 325a to 325f, the right/wrong tables corresponding to each of the set values are respectively A configuration may be adopted in which only one of the corresponding setting information storage areas 325a to 325f is set, and the success/failure table is not set in the remaining setting information storage areas 325a to 325f. In this configuration, the numerical information corresponding to the setting information storage areas 325a to 325 in which the success/failure table is not set is set to numerical information that cannot be selected by the set value counter, so that the setting information storage area in which the success/failure table is not set. 325a to 325f can be prevented from being selected when reading the right/wrong table or reading display data of set values.

<Fortieth Embodiment>
In the thirty-ninth embodiment, the configuration is such that the setting correspondence storage area 325 capable of setting six levels of setting values is used. The storage area 326 is used.

FIGS. 145(a) to 145(c) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the setting correspondence storage area 326 pre-stored in the main ROM 64. FIG.

The setting correspondence storage area 326 is provided with a first setting information storage area 326a, a second setting information storage area 326b, and a third setting information storage area 326c. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first form shown in FIG. 145(a), various information corresponding to "setting 1" is set in the first setting information storage area 326a, and "setting 2" is set in the second setting information storage area 326b. , and various information corresponding to "setting 3" is set in the third setting information storage area 326c. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first mode, the maximum number of setting values that can be set are set in the setting correspondence storage area 326 .

In the pachinko machine 10 of the second form shown in FIG. 145(b), various information corresponding to "setting 1" are set in all of the first to third setting information storage areas 326a to 326c. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second form, only one set value is set by using the setting correspondence storage area 326 in which three stages of set values can be set.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the third form shown in FIG. 145(c), various information corresponding to "setting 1" are set in the first setting information storage area 326a and the second setting information storage area 326b, and the third setting Various information corresponding to "setting 3" is set in the information storage area 326c. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, two levels of setting values are set by using the setting correspondence storage area 326 in which three levels of setting values can be set.

According to the above configuration, the setting correspondence storage area 326 capable of setting the setting values in three stages is used in the second and third forms in which the setting values of the number of stages smaller than the setting values of the three stages are used. It is possible to use the pachinko machine 10 as it is. Also, as in the thirty-ninth embodiment, the processing configuration of the readout processing of the right/fail table (FIG. 143) and the processing configuration of the setting processing (FIG. 144) to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update are changed to the first - It becomes possible to use in common in the pachinko machine 10 of the 3rd form.

<Forty-first Embodiment>
In this embodiment, when the setting confirmation process (step S7914) or the setting value update process (step S7918) is executed in the main process (FIG. 114) in the main CPU 63, it is visible from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 This is different from the thirty-third embodiment in that a predetermined notification is made on the display section. The configuration different from that of the thirty-third embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 146(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining various display units provided in an area that can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52 forming the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.

As various display parts, a special figure display part 37a, a special figure reservation display part 37b, a general figure display part 38a, and a general figure reservation display part 38b are provided. These functions are the same as those of the first embodiment. The special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are provided side by side, but the round display unit 330 is provided so as to be side by side with respect to the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a. It is

The round display section 330 has seven display segments 331 to 337, like the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. The seven display segments 331 to 337 are rod-shaped light-emitting regions having the same shape and size, and are arranged to form the figure "8". Light emission of the seven display segments 331 to 337 is individually controlled.

In the round display section 330, the number of round games generated in the opening/closing execution mode triggered by the result of the big win is notified. In the present embodiment, as a jackpot result that can be selected when the jackpot is won in the success/failure determination process, the first jackpot result that triggers the transition to the opening and closing execution mode with a relatively small number of round game executions, and the round game There is a second jackpot result that triggers the transition to the opening/closing execution mode in which the number of executions of is relatively large. Specifically, the round game is executed twice in the opening/closing execution mode triggered by the result of the first jackpot, and the round game is executed 16 times in the opening/closing execution mode triggered by the result of the second jackpot.

The first jackpot results include a jackpot result in which the winning/failure lottery mode becomes a low-probability mode after the opening/closing execution mode ends and the support mode becomes a low-frequency support mode, and a winning/failure lottery mode with a high probability after the opening/closing execution mode ends. There is a jackpot result in which the mode is changed and the support mode is the high-frequency support mode. The second jackpot result includes a jackpot result in which the winning/failure lottery mode becomes a low-probability mode and the support mode becomes a low-frequency support mode after the opening/closing execution mode ends, and a winning/failure lottery mode with a high probability after the opening/closing execution mode ends. There is a jackpot result in which the mode is changed and the support mode is the high-frequency support mode.

FIG. 146(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the round display section 330. As shown in FIG.

The round display unit 330 changes from a non-display state in which all the display segments 331 to 337 are extinguished when the opening/closing execution mode triggered by one of the jackpot results is changed to at least a part of the display segments. A display state is entered in which the segments 331 to 337 are in a light emitting state. While the opening/closing execution mode continues, the display contents displayed on the round display portion 330 at the start of the opening/closing execution mode are maintained. Then, when the opening/closing execution mode ends, the round display portion 330 changes from the display state to the non-display state.

In the open/close execution mode in which two round games are executed, as shown in FIG. to the seventh display segments 335 to 337 are turned on. In the opening/closing execution mode in which the round game is executed 16 times, as shown in FIG. to the seventh display segments 335 to 337 are turned off. As a result, when the opening/closing execution mode is executed in the pachinko machine 10, the manager of the game hall confirms the round display section 330 to determine which kind of opening/closing execution mode the opening/closing execution mode corresponds to. It is possible to grasp whether the

When the set value update process (step S7918) is being executed in the main process (FIG. 114) in the main CPU 63, the round display section 330 displays a corresponding display. Specifically, when the setting value update process (step S7918) is executed, as shown in FIG. The fifth display segment 335 and the seventh display segment 337 are turned off, and the second display segment 332, the fourth display segment 334 and the sixth display segment 336 are turned on.

The display on the round display unit 330 corresponding to the set value update process (step S7918) is started when the set value update process (step S7918) is started, and is displayed when the set value update process (step S7918) is finished. is terminated. This display content is different from the display content displayed on the round display portion 330 when the open/close execution mode is executed, and furthermore, when the setting confirmation processing (step S7914) described later is executed, the round display portion The display contents displayed in 330 are also different. As a result, by checking the round display section 330, the manager of the game hall can easily grasp whether or not the set value update process (step S7918) is being executed. In addition, it is possible to grasp such information using the round display section 330 .

When the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is executed in the main process (FIG. 114) in the main CPU 63, the round display section 330 displays a corresponding display. Specifically, when the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is executed, as shown in FIG. 146B, the first display segment 331, the third display segment 333, The fifth display segment 335 and the seventh display segment 337 are turned on, and the second display segment 332, the fourth display segment 334 and the sixth display segment 336 are turned off.

The display on the round display unit 330 corresponding to the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is started when the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is started, and is displayed when the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is finished. is terminated. This display content is different from the display content displayed in round display portion 330 when the open/close execution mode is executed, and furthermore, when the setting value update process (step S7918) is executed, the display content displayed in round display portion 330 is The displayed contents are also different. As a result, by checking the round display section 330, the administrator of the gaming hall can easily grasp whether or not the setting confirmation process (step S7914) is being executed. In addition, it is possible to grasp such information using the round display section 330 .

When the setting confirmation process (step S7914) and the setting value update process (step S7918) are executed in the main process (FIG. 114), the process for progressing the game is not executed. Therefore, the setting confirmation process (step S7914) and the setting value update process (step S7918) are not executed while the open/close execution mode is being executed. Also, when one of the setting confirmation process (step S7914) and the setting value update process (step S7918) is being executed, the other is not executed. Therefore, even if the round display unit 330 is also used as a display unit for performing each display, situations in which each display should be performed do not occur redundantly.

Note that the display content of the round display unit 330 is not limited to the display content described above, and may be arbitrary as long as it is possible to distinguish each situation from the display content of the round display unit 330. For example, One of the display corresponding to the setting confirmation process (step S7914) and the set value update process (step S7918) may be configured such that all of the first to seventh display segments 331 to 337 are lit. In one of the display corresponding to the setting confirmation process (step S7914) and the set value update process (step S7918), all of the first to seventh display segments 331 to 337 are turned on and the state is maintained. On the other hand, all of the first to seventh display segments 331 to 337 may be in a flashing state.

Further, instead of the configuration in which the display corresponding to the setting confirmation process and the display corresponding to the setting value update process are performed in the round display unit 330, these displays may be performed in the special figure display unit 37a, It is good also as a structure by which these displays are performed in the normal figure display part 38a. In addition, a display corresponding to the setting confirmation process is performed in any one of the special figure display unit 37a, the normal figure display unit 38a and the round display unit 330, and the other one display unit is set A configuration in which display corresponding to the value update processing is performed may be employed.

In addition, the hold information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first operation opening 33 and the hold information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second operation opening 34 are stored separately, As a special figure display part 37a, a game triggered by the first special figure display part and the second operation opening 34, in which the game round triggered by the reservation information corresponding to the first operation opening 33 is executed In the configuration provided with the second special figure display unit in which the times are executed, the display corresponding to the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process are displayed in the first special figure display unit. Also, the second special figure display unit may be configured to display corresponding to the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process, and the first special figure display unit corresponds to the setting confirmation process It is good also as a structure by which the display corresponding to a setting value update process is performed by the 2nd special figure display part while the display to do is performed.

In addition, a configuration may be provided in which a dedicated display unit for displaying the status that the setting confirmation process is being executed is provided, and the status that the setting value update process is being performed may be displayed. A dedicated display unit may be provided for displaying the status that the setting confirmation process is being executed or the setting value update process is being executed. A configuration in which a display section is provided may be employed. In this case, the dedicated display unit may be configured to be display-controlled by the main CPU 63 , or may be configured to be display-controlled by the sound emission control device 81 or the display control device 82 .

<Forty-Second Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-third embodiment in the processing configurations of the main processing and the first timer interrupt processing. The configuration different from that of the thirty-third embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 147 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps S9901 to S9923 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step S9901). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, internal function register setting processing is executed (step S9902). In the internal function register setting process, as in step S7902 of the main process (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment, the first timer interrupt process ( 148) is set to the first interrupt cycle (specifically, 4 milliseconds), and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main processing ) is set to a second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds) that is shorter than the first interrupt cycle.

After that, interrupt permission is set for the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) (step S9903). As a result, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and activated at the second interrupt cycle. On the other hand, interrupt permission is not set for the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 148). As a result, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) is still maintained in a state in which interrupts are disabled.

After that, the processing of steps S9904 to S9917 is executed. The processing contents of these steps S9904 to S9917 are the same as steps S7905 to S7918 of the main processing (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment.

After completing the processing of steps S9904 to S9917, interrupt permission is set for the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) (step S9918). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 148) is interrupted and activated at the first interrupt period. That is, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. After that, in steps S9919 to S9923, the same processes as steps S7920 to S7924 of the main process (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed.

FIG. 148 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . As already explained, the first timer interrupt process is started periodically with a period of 4 milliseconds, which is the first interrupt period. Also, the program corresponding to the first timer interrupt process is set as a program for specific control.

First, in order to prohibit the occurrence of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), interrupt prohibition is set (step SA101). By prohibiting the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148), the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) is prohibited. Even if the first interrupt period has passed, it is possible to prevent the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 148) from being started redundantly. In addition, by prohibiting the occurrence of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123), even if the second interrupt cycle has passed, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) is executed for the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148). It is possible to prevent it from being started by interrupting.

After that, in steps SA102 to SA121, the same processes as steps S8202 to S8221 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 117) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step SA107, or if the processing of step SA121 is executed, interrupt permission setting is made to permit the generation of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123). (step SA122).

According to the above configuration, in a situation where the processing for starting supply of operating power is being executed in the main processing (FIG. 147), the interrupt of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) is permitted, while the first timer interrupt processing is permitted. (Fig. 148) interrupts are not allowed. As a result, it is possible to execute the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 by the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 123) even when the processing for starting the supply of operating power is being executed. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent the processing for controlling the progress of the game by the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 148) from being executed.

In addition, the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 148) is not started by interrupting the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123), and the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 123) is interrupted by the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 148). It is interrupted and not started. This makes it possible to prevent the timer interrupt process from being started redundantly.

<Forty-third embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the thirty-fifth embodiment in the configuration for displaying the base values on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification. The configuration that is different from the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

In this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the normal counter area 231 is provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. In the normal counter area 231, as in the fifteenth embodiment, a normal general winning counter 231a, a normal special electric winning counter 231b, a first normal operation counter 231c, a second normal operation counter 231d, and A normal out-counter 231e is provided. In a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is used, when one game ball enters the general winning hole 31, the value of the general winning counter 231a for normal use is incremented by 1, When one game ball enters the prize winning device 32, the value of the special electric prize winning counter 231b for normal use is incremented by 1, and when one game ball enters the first operating port 33, normal use 1 is added to the value of the first operation counter 231c, and when one game ball enters the second operation port 34, 1 is added to the value of the second operation counter 231d for normal use, and the out port 24a When one game ball enters, the value of the normal out counter 231e is incremented by one. When the values of the various counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 are set to K91 to K95 in neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode, the base values are as follows.
・Base value: Total number of game balls paid out (K91 x “Number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31” + K92 x “Number of winning balls for winning to special electric winning device 32” + K93 x “To first operation port 33 "Number of prize balls for winning" + K94 x "Number of prize balls for winning to second operation port 34") / total number of game balls discharged from game area PA (K91 + K92 + K93 + K94 + K95).

The non-specific control work area 223 is provided with a calculation result storage area 234 in addition to the normal counter area 231 . As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the calculation result storage area 234 includes a current status area 311, a first history area 312, a second history area 313, and a second history area 313 as storage areas for storing base value information. 3 history area 314 is provided (see FIG. 126). The current state area 311 stores the most recent base value calculated in the result calculation process (FIG. 149). A first history area 312 stores the final base value in the previous calculation period. The second history area 313 stores the final base value in the calculation period two times before. A third history area 314 stores the final base value in the calculation period three times before.

FIG. 149 is a flow chart showing result calculation processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . Note that the management processing (step S8920) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is processing corresponding to non-specific control in step S3803, similar to the management processing (FIG. 70) in the fifteenth embodiment. Read the program for management execution processing. Then, in this management execution process (FIG. 71), a check process is executed in step S3908 as in the fifteenth embodiment. In this check process, the result calculation process is executed and the display process (FIG. 150), which will be described later, is executed. Further, the processing of steps SA201 to SA217 in the result calculation process is executed using the non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, base value calculation processing is executed (step SA201). In the arithmetic processing, the values of various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are used to calculate the base value as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. Here, in the present embodiment, the calculation of the base value is not completed by one result calculation process, but is completed by executing the result calculation process a predetermined number of times.

Specifically, in a predetermined processing cycle of the result calculation process at which calculation of the base value is newly started, at step SA201, the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are changed to K91 to K95. In this case, K91 x "the number of prize balls for winning the general prize opening 31", K92 x "the number of prize balls for winning the special electric prize device 32", and K93 x "the number of prize balls for winning the first operation opening 33 number of prize balls”, K94דnumber of prize balls for winning in the second operating port 34”, and the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K91+K92+K93+K94+K95) are calculated, and the respective calculation results are obtained. is stored in the in-computation storage area provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. Thereafter, in step SA201 of the result calculation process of the processing cycle after the predetermined processing cycle, the total number of game balls to be paid out (K91× "Number of prize balls for winning to general prize opening 31" + K92 x "Number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K93 x "Number of prize balls for winning to first operation opening 33" + K94 x "Second operation The number of prize balls for winning a prize to the mouth 34") is calculated, and the calculation result is stored in the storage area during calculation. After that, in step SA201 of the result calculation process of the second processing cycle after the predetermined processing cycle, the base value is calculated using the various information stored in the storage area during calculation.

That is, in this embodiment, it is necessary to execute the result calculation process three times in order to calculate one base value. In this case, the result calculation process is called and executed by the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133), so it is executed each time the first interrupt cycle (specifically, 4 milliseconds) elapses. Become. Therefore, one base value is calculated at intervals of approximately 12 milliseconds. However, it is not limited to this, and the cycle for calculating one base value may be a cycle shorter than the 12 millisecond cycle or a cycle longer than the 12 millisecond cycle.

As described above, the processing load for calculating the base value can be reduced by adopting a configuration in which one base value is calculated by executing the result calculation processing a plurality of times. In particular, since the result calculation process is executed as a process corresponding to non-specific control, in order to execute the result calculation process, not only the process of reading the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control but also the specific control It is necessary to save the information of various registers of the main CPU 63 used in the processing corresponding to . In this case, by reducing the processing load for calculating the base value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the result calculation processing, and as a result, the processing load for executing the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is reduced. can be reduced.

Even if the result calculation process is executed multiple times to calculate one base value, each piece of information during the calculation of the base value in each process of the result calculation process is used for non-specific control work. It is written in area 223 . As a result, as the processing corresponding to the specific control is executed between one processing time and the next processing time of the result calculation process, the main CPU 63 used in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control Even if the information in various registers is erased, it is possible to store and hold each information during the calculation of the base value.

Even in a configuration in which the result calculation process is executed a plurality of times to calculate one base value, the normal counter area 231 is used in the first result calculation process for calculating a new base value. are extracted, and the extracted values are used to calculate the base value for the calculation. As a result, even if the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are changed while one base value is being calculated, one base value can be calculated without being affected by the change in the values. can be calculated.

After executing the calculation processing of the base value in step SA201, it is determined whether or not the calculation of one base value has been completed in the result calculation processing of this processing round (step SA202). If the calculation of one base value has not been completed (step SA202: NO), by not executing the processing of steps SA203 to SA205, the current area 311 of the calculation result storage area 234 is not overwritten with the base value.

If the calculation of one base value has been completed (step SA202: YES), the current situation area 311 is overwritten with the calculated base value (step SA203). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the shift trigger flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA204). In the present embodiment, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is When the calculation of a new base value is completed after reaching the shift reference number (specifically, 60000), the data shift process (step SA216) in the calculation result storage area 234 is executed. In this data shift process, the information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is transferred from the second history area 313 to the third history area. 314, after shifting in the order of first history area 312→second history area 313, current area 311→first history area 312, current area 311 is cleared to "0". The shift trigger flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to identify the situation after the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number and before the data shift process is executed.

If the shift trigger flag is set to "1" (step SA204: YES), the shift operation completion flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA205). The computation completion flag at the time of shift is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the calculation of one base value is completed after the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number.

When a negative determination is made in step SA202, when a negative determination is made in step SA204, or when the process of step SA205 is executed, the management start flag provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1". It is determined whether or not it is set (step SA206). If the management start flag is not set to "1" (step SA206: NO), a pre-management process is executed (step SA207). In the pre-management process, steps S8604 to S8608 of the result calculation process (FIG. 130) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed.

If the management start flag is set to "1" (step SA206: YES), it is determined whether or not the shift trigger flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA208). . If the shift trigger flag is not set to "1" (step SA208: NO), the total number is calculated by adding up all the values of the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 (step SA209). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated total number is equal to or greater than 60000, which is the shift reference number (step SA210).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SA210, the shift trigger flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA211). Also, the pre-shift display flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA212). The pre-shift display flag mainly indicates that the pre-shift display corresponding to the fact that the total number of game balls has reached the shift reference number is to be started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. This is a flag for specification by the side CPU 63 .

If the shift trigger flag is set to "1" and an affirmative determination is made in step SA208, it is determined whether or not the operation completion flag during shift in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1". (step SA213). As already explained, the calculation completion flag at the time of shift is set to "1" when the calculation of one base value is completed after the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number. If an affirmative determination is made in step SA213, the shift trigger flag in work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" (step SA214). Also, the operation completion flag at the time of shifting in the work area 223 for non-specific control is cleared to "0" (step SA215).

Thereafter, data shift processing is executed (step SA216). In the data shift process, the information stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is transferred from the second history area 313 to the third history area 314. , first history area 312→second history area 313, current area 311→first history area 312, and then current area 311 is cleared to "0". As a result, the final base value in the calculation period two times before is stored in the third history area 314 as the final base value in the calculation period three times before, and the final base value in the calculation period one time before is stored. is stored in the second history area 313 as the final base value in the calculation period two times before, and the base value calculated after the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number in the current calculation period is once It is stored in the first history area 312 as the final base value for the previous calculation period. Also, the current area 311 is in a state in which no base value is stored. In data shift processing, LDIR instructions are used when shifting information as described above. In the LDIR instruction, by specifying the address of the information storage source area and the information storage destination area address, the information stored in the storage source area is shifted (copied) to the storage destination area. becomes. After that, the counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are all cleared to "0" (step SA217).

FIG. 150 is a flow chart showing display processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SA301 to SA320 in the display processing is executed using a non-specific control program and non-specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the management start flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA301). If a negative determination is made in step SA301, similarly to step S8714 of the display processing (FIG. 131) in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the base value is read from the current area 311, and the first decimal place of the read base value is and the calculation result data corresponding to the number of the second decimal place is set in the display object setting area 276 (step SA302). By transmitting the display data corresponding to the calculation result data to the display IC 266, the number to the first decimal place in the base value of the current area 311 is displayed on the third notification display device 203, and the base value of the current area 311 is displayed. The second decimal place number in the value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 . With the above configuration, when the management start flag is not set to "1", only the base value calculated in the current calculation period is notified without notifying the base value in the past calculation period. be done. The display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the base value is notified in a situation where the management start flag is not set to "1" are the same as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. .

If an affirmative determination is made in step SA301, the value of the switching timing counter provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is subtracted by 1 (step SA303). The switching timing counter determines the timing of switching the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in a situation where the base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is a counter for specifying in .

In the present embodiment, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is In a situation where the shift reference number is not reached, the notification of the base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 is displayed during the display duration period (specifically, 5 seconds), and interval non-display is performed for an interval period (specifically, 1 seconds). Specifically, as the non-display for the interval, all the display segments 321 to 324 in each of the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 are turned off, so that the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 are turned off. 204 becomes a non-display state. Interval non-display is performed before the base value to be notified is switched in a predetermined order of current area 311→first history area 312→second history area 313→third history area 314. It is possible to make the manager of the game hall clearly recognize that the target base value is switched.

When the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the corresponding pre-shift display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. Specifically, as the pre-shift display, “A.” is displayed on each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . The display content of "A." is the display content that is not displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during both the display continuation period of the display corresponding to the base value and the interval period of non-display for the interval. be. As a result, the entire display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the pre-shift display is performed are divided into the display continuation period of the display corresponding to the base value and the interval period of non-display for the interval. can have different display contents. Therefore, when the manager of the game hall confirms that the pre-shift display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number. By doing so, it is possible to grasp the situation in which the base value is shifted.

The display contents of the pre-shift display are the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the check display is performed, Display contents of the 1st to 4th notification display devices 201 to 204, display contents of the 1st to 4th notification display devices 201 to 204 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 136) is being executed, and setting value update It is also different from the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the process (FIG. 137) is being executed. From this point as well, when the manager of the game hall confirms that the pre-shift display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the total number of game balls is the shift reference number. By reaching , it is possible to grasp the situation in which the base value is shifted.

The execution period of the pre-shift display is set to be longer than the interval period (specifically, one second) during which the interval non-display is performed. Also, the execution period of the pre-shift display is set to a period longer than the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) of the display corresponding to the base value. Specifically, the execution period of the pre-shift display is set to 8 seconds. However, without being limited to this, the execution period of the pre-shift display may be longer than the interval period and not longer than the display continuation period of the display corresponding to the base value, or may be configured to be not longer than the interval period. . However, in order to make the game hall manager clearly recognize that the pre-shift display is being performed, it is preferable that the execution period of the pre-shift display is set to a period longer than the interval period.

As already explained, in order to complete the calculation of one base value, it is necessary to execute the result calculation process (Fig. 149) multiple times. It has a period of 12 milliseconds. In addition, the data shift processing (step SA216) in which base value information is shifted between various areas 311 to 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number It is executed after one base value is newly calculated after reaching. In this case, the execution period of the pre-shift display is set to a period longer than the longest period required until the data shift process (step SA216) is completed when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number. is set. This completes the new calculation of one base value and the data shift processing of the base value (step SA216) in the situation where the pre-shift display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. becomes possible.

Returning to the description of the display processing (FIG. 150), when the processing of step SA303 is executed, the base value is displayed by determining whether or not the value of the switching timing counter after subtracting 1 is "0". It is determined whether or not the current measurement target period has passed among the duration period, the interval period during which the interval non-display is performed, and the pre-shift display execution period (step SA304). If an affirmative determination is made in step SA304, the pre-shift display should be started by determining whether the pre-shift display flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1". It is determined whether or not (step SA305). If a negative determination is made in step SA305, it is determined whether or not the interval flag provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA306). The interval flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the interval non-display should be started.

If a negative determination is made in step SA306, it means that the base value is the object to be notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 at this switching timing. In this case, the value of the display object counter provided in the non-specific control work area 223 is incremented by 1 (step SA307). When the value of the display target counter after adding 1 exceeds the maximum value of "3" (step SA308: YES), the value of the display target counter is cleared to "0" (step SA309).

The counters to be displayed are the first to fourth notification displays among the base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234. This counter is used by the main CPU 63 to specify the base value to be notified in the devices 201 to 204 . Specifically, when the value of the counter to be displayed is "0", the base value stored in the current status area 311 is to be notified, and when the value of the counter to be displayed is "1", the first history area If the base value stored in the second history area 313 is to be notified and the value of the counter to be displayed is "2", the base value stored in the second history area 313 is to be notified and the value of the counter to be displayed is "3". , the base value stored in the third history area 314 is to be notified.

When a negative determination is made in step SA308, or when the process of step SA309 is executed, a base value is displayed as a value corresponding to the next switching timing in the switching timing counter of the work area 223 for non-specific control. A value corresponding to the display continuation period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set (step SA310). After that, the interval flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" (step SA311). As a result, if the pre-shift display flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is not set to "1" by the time the next switching timing comes, the non-interval non-interval Display will be performed.

After that, a process for setting display data corresponding to the base value to be reported this time is executed in the display target setting area 276 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control. Specifically, similarly to step S8708 of the display processing (FIG. 131) in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the display type data corresponding to the value of the display target counter is set in the display target setting area 276 (step SA312). . The display type data includes display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display that the notification target of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is the base value, and display data for causing the first notification display device 201 to display the base value of the notification target. A display indicating which of the current state area 311, first history area 312, second history area 313 and third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 the value corresponds to is displayed on the second notification display device 202. and display data for causing it to occur.

After that, similar to step S8709 of the display processing (FIG. 131) in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313 and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 are displayed. The base value is read out from the area corresponding to the value of the counter to be displayed, and the operation result data corresponding to the first decimal place number and the second decimal place number in the read base value is displayed in the display object setting area 276 (step SA313). The calculation result data includes the display data for causing the third notification display device 203 to display the number corresponding to the first decimal place in the base value to be notified, and the second decimal place to the base value to be notified. and display data for causing the fourth notification display device 204 to display corresponding to .

By setting the display data including the display type data and the calculation result data in the display target setting area 276, the display data is transferred to the display IC 266 in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. , and a display corresponding to the display data is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. That is, when the base value of the current area 311 is to be notified, the display as shown in FIG. When the base value in the history area 312 is to be notified, the display as shown in FIG. 127(c) is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the third history area 314 is displayed. When the base value is to be notified, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display as shown in FIG. 127(d).

If the interval flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is set to "1" and the determination is affirmative in step SA306, the switching timing of this time in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 This means that the target for which notification should be started with this as a trigger is non-display for the interval. In this case, interval setting processing is executed (step SA314). In the setting process, a value corresponding to an interval period (specifically, one second) is set as a value corresponding to the next switching timing in the switching timing counter of the non-specific control work area 223 . After that, the interval flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0" (step SA315). As a result, if the pre-shift display flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control is not set to "1" by the next switching timing, the base value will be set to "1" when the next switching timing comes. Display will be performed.

Thereafter, interval data is set in the display target setting area 276 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control (step SA316). The interval data is data for causing the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform interval non-display. This is data for turning off the display segments 321 to 324 . By setting the interval data as the display data in the display target setting area 276, the interval data is transmitted to the display IC 266 in the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 201 are displayed. 204 are all in a non-display state. The manager of the game hall who has confirmed that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in the non-display state can grasp that it is the interval period.

If the determination in step SA305 is affirmative because the pre-shift display flag in the work area 223 for non-specific control is set to "1", the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 this time This means that the target for which notification should be started at the switching timing is the pre-shift display. In this case, pre-shift display period setting processing is executed (step SA317). In the setting process, a value corresponding to the pre-shift display execution period (specifically, 8 seconds) is set as a value corresponding to the next switching timing in the switching timing counter of the non-specific control work area 223 .

Thereafter, the interval flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0" and the pre-shift display flag in the non-specific control work area 223 is cleared to "0" (step SA318). The display object counter in the work area 223 is set to the maximum value "3" (step SA319). By clearing the interval flag to "0", when the pre-shift display execution period has elapsed, the next notification target becomes the base value. Then, by setting the maximum value to the display target counter, if a negative determination is made in step SA306 to notify the base value, the display target counter after adding 1 to the display target counter value in step SA307 exceeds the maximum value, an affirmative determination is made in step SA308, and the value of the counter to be displayed is cleared to "0". As a result, when the execution period of the pre-shift display has elapsed, the next notification target becomes the base value, and the base value becomes the base value of the current area 311 of the calculation result storage area 234 .

That is, when the pre-shift display is performed, the notification of the base value is started regardless of whether the target to be notified before the pre-shift display is the base value or the non-display for the interval. As a result, when the pre-shift display ends, it is possible to check the base value without waiting for the interval period to elapse. Also, the last base value to be notified before the pre-shift display is performed is any one of the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 of the calculation result storage area 234. Even if there is, when the pre-shift display ends, the notification is started from the base value of the current area 311 . As a result, it is possible to restore the reporting order of the base values in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 to the initial reporting order, and immediately after the shift of the base values occurs. It is possible to make it easier for the manager of the game hall to recognize that it is.

After that, the pre-shift display data is set in the display target setting area 276 provided in the work area 223 for non-specific control (step SA320). The pre-shift display data is data for causing the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform pre-shift display. Specifically, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 displays " A.” is data for displaying. By setting the pre-shift display data in the display object setting area 276 as the display data, the pre-shift display data is transmitted to the display IC 266 in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134), and is used for the first to fourth notifications. "A." is displayed on each of the display devices 201-204. The game hall manager who confirms that the pre-shift display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can grasp that it is the execution period of the pre-shift display. .

Next, referring to the time chart of FIG. 151, the base values of the various areas 311 to 314 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the management start flag is set to "1". explain how it is done. 151(a) shows the period during which the base values stored in the current status area 311 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 151(b) is stored in the first history area 312. FIG. 151(c) shows the period during which the base values stored in the second history area 313 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. FIG. 151(d) shows the period during which the base values stored in the third history area 314 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. 151(e) shows a period during which interval non-display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 151(f) shows the first to fourth notification display devices. 201 to 204 show the period during which the pre-shift display is performed, and FIG. 151(g) shows a situation in which neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode has occurred since the base value calculation period newly started. It shows the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces).

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 151(a), the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start to notify the base values stored in the current state area 311. FIG. At the time of notification, as shown in FIG. 127(a), the first notification display device 201 displays that the base value is to be notified, and the second notification display device 202 displays the current status area 311. A display indicating that the base value is to be notified is performed, and a display corresponding to the base value stored in the current state area 311 is performed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 .

After that, at the timing of t2, when the display continuation period has elapsed from the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. Interval non-display is started in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as shown. This interval non-display is terminated at timing t3 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t2, as shown in FIG. 151(e).

At the timing of t3, as shown in FIG. 151(b), notification of the base values stored in the first history area 312 is started by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. At the time of this notification, as shown in FIG. 127(b), the first notification display device 201 displays that the base value is to be notified, and the second notification display device 202 displays in the first history area 312 A display indicating that the stored base value is to be notified is performed, and a display corresponding to the base value stored in the first history area 312 is performed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204. will be

After that, at timing t4, the display continuation period elapses from timing t3, and as shown in FIG. As shown in , interval non-display is started in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . This interval non-display is terminated at timing t5 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t4, as shown in FIG. 151(e).

At the timing of t5, as shown in FIG. 151(c), notification of the base values stored in the second history area 313 is started by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. At the time of this notification, as shown in FIG. 127(c), the first notification display device 201 displays that the base value is to be notified, and the second notification display device 202 displays the second history area 313. A display indicating that the stored base value is to be notified is performed, and a display corresponding to the base value stored in the second history area 313 is performed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204. will be

After that, at timing t6, the display continuation period elapses from timing t5, and as shown in FIG. As shown in , interval non-display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . This interval non-display is terminated at timing t7 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t6, as shown in FIG. 151(e).

At the timing of t7, as shown in FIG. 151(d), notification of the base values stored in the third history area 314 is started by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. At the time of this notification, as shown in FIG. A display indicating that the stored base value is to be notified is performed, and a display corresponding to the base value stored in the third history area 314 is performed on the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204. will be

After that, at timing t8, the display continuation period elapses from timing t7, and as shown in FIG. As shown in , interval non-display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . This interval non-display is terminated at timing t9 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t8, as shown in FIG. 151(e).

After that, during the period from timing t9 to timing t10, similarly to timing t1 to timing t2, as shown in FIG. 4 informing display devices 201 to 204, and over the period from timing t10 to timing t11, similar to the timing from t2 to t3, as shown in FIG. This is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. Then, at the timing of t11, similarly to the timing of t3, the displays corresponding to the base values stored in the first history area 312 as shown in FIG. is started with

After that, at timing t12, which is the timing during which the display corresponding to the base value stored in the first history area 312 is being performed, as shown in FIG. The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is shifted in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is started after the start. The reference number (specifically, 60000) is reached. However, at the timing of t12, since the display corresponding to the base value of the first history area 312 started at the timing of t11, the display continuation period has not passed, so as shown in FIG. The display corresponding to the base value in the 1 history area 312 continues. As a result, even if the timing at which the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number is arbitrary, the display of the current notification target on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be performed as planned. After the period is over, the pre-shift display can be started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

After that, at the timing of t13, when the display continuation period has elapsed from the timing of t11, the notification of the base value stored in the first history area 312 is terminated as shown in FIG. 2, the pre-shift display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. As shown in FIG. Even if the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number while another base value is being notified, if the display continuation of the notification of the base value has elapsed, the Display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. In addition, even if the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number while the interval non-display is being performed, the pre-shift display will be the first after the interval period for the interval non-display has passed. The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start.

After that, at the timing of t14, when the pre-shift display execution period has elapsed from the timing of t13, the pre-shift display ends as shown in FIG. The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start to notify the base values stored in . In other words, even if the target to be notified when the pre-shift display is started is the base value in the first history area 312, when the pre-shift display ends, it corresponds to the first notification order in the notification order of the base values. Notification is started from the base value of the current area 311 .

After that, at the timing of t15, when the display continuation period has passed from the timing of t14, the notification of the base value stored in the current area 311 is terminated as shown in FIG. Interval non-display is started in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as shown. This interval non-display is terminated at timing t16 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t15, as shown in FIG. Display corresponding to the value is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313, and the third history area 314 of the calculation result storage area 234 are sequentially displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. be done. This makes it possible to individually notify each base value corresponding to a different period while suppressing the number of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 . In addition, since each base value is displayed according to a predetermined order, the manager of the game hall can easily grasp the type of base value to be displayed.

The display order of the base values is determined in association with each of the current status area 311 , first history area 312 , second history area 313 and third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 . This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration for identifying the type of base value to be displayed when the display of the base value is newly started.

Before the state where one base value is displayed changes to the state where the next base value is displayed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 enter the interval non-display state. As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to clearly grasp that the type of base value to be displayed has been switched.

In the configuration in which the base values are sequentially displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, both the open/close execution mode and the high frequency support mode according to the jackpot result after the base value calculation period is newly started. When the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a state where there is no game ball (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces), the first The pre-shift display is performed on the fourth notification display devices 201-204. As a result, it is possible to notify that the total number of game balls has reached the shift reference number by using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

When the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the base values stored in the current status area 311, the first history area 312, the second history area 313 and the third history area 314 in the calculation result storage area 234 is shifted to the storage area on the rear side of the storage order, the various counters 231a to 231e in the normal counter area 231 are cleared to "0", and calculation of the base value for a new calculation period is started. Therefore, when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the information content of the base value in the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204 is changed. In this case, when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the notification of the base value is resumed after the pre-shift display is performed, so that the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number. It is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the notification content of the base value is changed with the fact that the base value is changed.

When the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number while the base value is being displayed, the pre-shift display is started after the display continuation period of the display of the base value has passed. This makes it possible to start the pre-shift display without interfering with the display of the base value that is already being performed.

In a configuration in which a plurality of base values stored in the calculation result storage area 234 are sequentially displayed according to a predetermined display order, after the pre-shift display is performed, the first base value in the predetermined display order is displayed. As a result, when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, it is possible to check again from the first base value in the predetermined display order.

In the configuration in which the base value is calculated in the result calculation process (FIG. 149), the result calculation process is executed multiple times from the start of calculation of one base value until the calculation of the base value is completed. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for executing the result calculation process, compared to a configuration in which the calculation of the base value is completed in one result calculation process.

When the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the base value data shift process (step SA216) is executed after the base value is newly derived at the timing when the shift reference number is reached. When the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, pre-shift display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. As a result, in a situation where the base value is newly derived and the data shift processing of the base value is being performed, it is possible to perform the pre-shift display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to prevent the display of the previous base value from being continued even though the reference number has been reached.

In addition, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode after the start of the base value calculation period (that is, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA Until the total number of game balls) reaches the initial reference number (specifically 6000), as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, when the base value of the current area 311 is displayed, the first to fourth It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the display devices for notification 201 to 204 perform initial calculation display.

In addition, when the total number of the game balls reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces) in the state where the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in the interval non-display state, the game balls are immediately shifted. The total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60,000) in a situation where the previous display is started and the base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. In such a case, the pre-shift display may be started when the display continuation period of the display of the base value has elapsed. As a result, it is possible to start the pre-shift display early while preventing the display of the base value that has already been performed from ending in the middle.

In addition, the display contents of the pre-shift display are not limited to those described above, and the display contents on at least part of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be displayed in other situations. However, the overall display content of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to be display content that is not displayed in other situations. Further, when the pre-shift display is performed, at least one display segment 321 to 324 in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in a lighting state. Some of the 4-notification display devices 201 to 204 may be configured so that all of the display segments 321 to 324 are turned off. Further, when the pre-shift display is performed, the display content of the pre-shift display is not limited to the configuration in which the display content of the pre-shift display is maintained over the execution period of the pre-shift display. may be configured to blink over the execution period.

Further, the execution period of the pre-shift display is not limited to a configuration in which it is fixed. For example, a new base value is calculated after the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60,000). The execution period of the pre-shift display may vary according to the period required until the data shift processing of the base value is completed.

In addition, when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the last of the display laps of each base value performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 at that time The pre-shift display may be started after the display of the base value of the order (that is, the base value stored in the third history area 314) is completed. As a result, it is possible to start a new cycle of display of each base value via the pre-shift display after the cycle of display of each base value is completed.

In addition, when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number, the calculation of the base value is started using the various counters 231a to 231e of the normal counter area 231 at that time, and the calculation of the base value is completed. The data shift process (step SA216) may be performed when the process is completed. In this case, it is possible to accurately calculate the base value at the timing when the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number.

Further, in the interval period, instead of performing interval non-display, predetermined display is performed on at least a part of the first to fourth information display devices 201 to 204, and the first to fourth information display is performed. As for the overall display of the devices 201 to 204, an interval display may be performed that is different from the display content that may occur in the situation where the base value is notified. For example, in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, only the central display segments 321 to 324 may be turned on to display "-". A configuration may be adopted in which "-" is displayed on some display devices of the 4-notification display devices 201 to 204 and the remaining display devices are in a non-display state.

Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the interval period is not set. In this case, when the display continuation period has elapsed for one base value, the display of the base value to be displayed next in order is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Become.

<Forty-Fourth Embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the forty-third embodiment in the start timing of the pre-shift display. The configuration different from that of the forty-third embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

The start timing of the pre-shift display in this embodiment will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. 152(a) shows the period during which the base values stored in the current status area 311 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 152(b) is stored in the first history area 312. FIG. 152(c) shows a period during which the base values stored in the second history area 313 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. FIG. 152(d) shows the period in which the base values stored in the third history area 314 are notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. 152(e) shows a period during which interval non-display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 152(f) shows the first to fourth notification display devices. 201 to 204 show the period during which the pre-shift display is performed, and FIG. 152(g) shows a situation in which neither the opening/closing execution mode according to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode has occurred since the base value calculation period newly started. It shows the timing when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) reaches the shift reference number (specifically, 60000 pieces).

At the timing of t1 to t11, similarly to the time charts of FIGS. The display corresponding to the base value over the interval period and the execution of non-display for the interval are repeated, and the display corresponding to the base value is displayed in the current state area 311 of the calculation result storage area 234→first history area 312→second The order of history area 313→third history area 314 is repeated. Then, at the timing of t11, the display corresponding to the base values stored in the first history area 312 is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as shown in FIG. 152(b).

After that, at timing t12, which is the timing in the middle of display corresponding to the base value stored in the first history area 312, as shown in FIG. The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (that is, the total number of game balls supplied to the game area PA) is shifted in neither the open/close execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode after the start. The reference number (specifically, 60000) is reached. In this case, at the timing of t12, the display continuation period has not elapsed since the display corresponding to the base value of the first history area 312 was started at the timing of t11, but as shown in FIG. The notification of the base value stored in the first history area 312 ends, and the pre-shift display starts on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as shown in FIG. 152(f).

Even if the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number while another base value is being notified, the pre-shift display is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 at that timing. ~204. Further, even if the total number of game balls reaches the shift reference number while the interval non-display is being performed, the pre-shift display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 at that timing. is started with

After that, at the timing of t13, when the pre-shift display execution period has elapsed from the timing of t12, the pre-shift display ends as shown in FIG. The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start to notify the base values stored in . In other words, even if the target to be notified when the pre-shift display is started is the base value in the first history area 312, when the pre-shift display ends, it corresponds to the first notification order in the notification order of the base values. Notification is started from the base value of the current area 311 .

After that, at the timing of t14, when the display continuation period has elapsed from the timing of t13, the notification of the base value stored in the current area 311 is terminated as shown in FIG. Interval non-display is started in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as shown. This interval non-display is terminated at timing t15 when the interval period has elapsed from timing t14, as shown in FIG. A display corresponding to the value is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

According to the above configuration, the total number of game balls ejected from the game area PA in a situation where neither the opening/closing execution mode due to the jackpot result nor the high-frequency support mode is performed after the base value calculation period is newly started (that is, the game When the total number of game balls supplied to the area PA reaches the shift reference number (specifically 60000 pieces), at that timing, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 before the shift Display starts. As a result, it is possible to start the pre-shift display at an early stage, and it is possible to quickly notify that the total number of game balls has reached the shift reference number.

<Forty-Fifth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the thirty-fifth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the thirty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the thirty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 153 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SA401 to SA425 in the main processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step SA401). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. During this predetermined waiting period, the start of operation and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, an internal function register setting process is executed (step SA402). In the internal function register setting process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, (Specifically, 4 milliseconds), and the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134), which is a process that is periodically interrupted and started with respect to the main process, is changed from the first interrupt cycle. is set to the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds), which is a short cycle.

In other words, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are arranged so that the interrupt cycle becomes relatively long and short as the timer interrupt processing. exists. Both the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are started by interrupting the main processing. Also, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) and is not activated. In addition, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133) nor the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134) are executed, those cycles The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started first, regardless of the order of progress. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134).

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is set as the main interrupt period. A specific register of the side CPU 63 is set. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to the setting of the first and second interrupt cycles, the setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SA403). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started, the start-up processing flag is A situation in which the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) should be terminated without executing the process for progressing the game while executing the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the start-up processing flag is set when the operation power supply start processing (steps SA401 to SA418) is started in the main processing (FIG. 153) and the interrupt is enabled (step SA404). It is set to "1" before the start of supply of operating power and cleared to "0" before the remaining processing (steps SA422 to SA425) is started after the end of the operation power supply start processing. In this case, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), if the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the processing for progressing the game from being executed while the processing (steps SA401 to SA418) at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), even if the start-up processing flag is set to "1", by executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905, the operating power Power outage monitoring is executed even in the situation where the process (step SA401 to step SA418) at the start of supply is executed, and the winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the random number initial value counter A CINI update is performed and fraud detection is performed.

In particular, by executing the power outage information storage process (step S8901) even in a situation where the start-up flag is set to "1", the process at the start of supply of operating power (steps SA401 to SA418 ) is being executed, even if a power failure occurs, the power failure processing can be executed. In the power failure process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is used for the specific control. Since the data is stored in the work area 221, it is possible not to specify that the main side RAM 65 is abnormal when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, if a power failure occurs during the setting confirmation process (step SA415) or the setting value update process (step SA418), the next operation power supply can It can be specified at the start.

Incidentally, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA415) or the setting value update process (step SA418) is being executed, both the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) Interrupts are not prohibited and can be interrupted at any timing. In this case, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is performed in the main process (FIG. 153) including the setting confirmation process (step SA415) and the set value update process (step SA418). When it is started by an interrupt, the information of the return address of the main process (FIG. 153) for returning after the timer interrupt process that was the start target is completed is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. , the information of various registers of the main CPU 63 immediately before the timer interrupt process is started is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be activated ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 153) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

After "1" is set in the start-up processing flag at step SA403, interrupt permission is set (step SA404). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. However, since "1" is set in the start-up processing flag in step SA403, even if the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is started, various processing of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) Of these, the processes for monitoring power failure, updating various counters, and monitoring fraud are executed, but the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is terminated without executing the process for advancing the game. .

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SA405). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in the present embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key insertion portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b. Further, the main controller 60 is provided with the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the eleventh embodiment instead of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SA405: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SA406). When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure process was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step SA406: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step SA407). The checksum calculation method is the same as in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated at step SA407 (step SA408). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step SA409).

If a negative determination is made in step SA406 or step SA409, that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or if the checksum does not match, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SA410). By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of step S8901 to step S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, or when the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the storage state of information from the previous power shutdown for at least one of On the other hand, the process for advancing the game is not executed.

Thereafter, an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag or the checksum at the start of supply of operating power is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SA411). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality occurring at the start of supply of operating power, and at the same time, the speaker section 54 outputs "Please change the setting. ” is output. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above notification will not be made until the setting value update process (step SA418) is executed when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed. It is good also as a structure which is continued.

When the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal (step SA406 and step SA409: YES), the setting update display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". It is determined whether or not it is set (step SA412). The setting update display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting value update process (step SA418) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting update display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the setting value being updated. The setting update display flag is a flag that is set to "1" when the set value update process (step SA418) is started and cleared to "0" when the set value update process (step SA418) ends. In a situation where the setting value update process (step SA418) is not executed, the setting update display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update process (step SA418) is being executed, then if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started , the setting update display flag is set to "1". When the setting update display flag is set to "1", the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed, or the setting update display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting value update process (step SA418). maintained until executed.

If a negative determination is made in step SA412 because the setting update display flag is not set to "1", it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SA413). ). If the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SA413: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SA415). Even if the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on using the setting key (step SA413: NO), the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". is set (step SA414: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SA415). The setting confirmation process will be described later.

The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting confirmation display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display that the setting value is being confirmed and the setting value that is currently set. will be The setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" when the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is terminated. In a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed, the setting confirmation display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is being executed, then if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started , the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1". When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed, or the setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting confirmation process (step SA415). maintained until executed.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step SA405: YES), RAM clear processing is executed (step SA416). In the RAM clearing process, except for an area (specifically, a setting reference area 341 to be described later) in which setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the work area 221 for specific control, the specific control The work area 221 for is cleared to "0" and initialization is performed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, a setting update area 342 (to be described later) provided in the specific control work area 221 is cleared to "0". In addition, in the RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main side CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing of step SA402 is executed. For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SA417). If the ON operation is performed (step SA417: YES), set value update processing is executed (step SA418). The set value update process will be described later.

When the process of step SA411 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step SA414, when the process of step SA415 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step SA417, or when the process of step SA418 is executed, specific control Information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the check-in-progress counter provided in the work area 221 (step SA419). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processing is performed after the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SA401 to SA418) at the time of starting the supply of the operating power. An initial check period is started before (step SA422 to step SA425) is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

Further, the setting confirmation process (step SA415) and the set value update process (step SA418) are executed as the process at the start of supply of operating power, whereas the process at the start of supply of operating power is performed during the initial check period. Started after finished. As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

Thereafter, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SA420). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. In step SA420, the power failure flag in work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

Thereafter, a return command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SA421). The content of the information contained in the return command and the processing content of the sound emission control device 81 when the return command is received are the same as in step S7920 of the main processing (FIG. 114) in the thirty-third embodiment. .

After that, the process proceeds to the remaining processing of steps SA422 to SA425. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but such irregular time is used to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SA422 to SA425. In this respect, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SA422 to SA425 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps SA422 to SA425, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

Next, a configuration regarding set values in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 154 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a storage area relating to set values provided in the work area 221 for specific control.

As shown in FIG. 154, the specific control work area 221 is provided with a setting reference area 341 and a setting update area 342 . The setting reference area 341 is a storage area in which information for specifying the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 by the main side CPU 63 is stored. At step S503 in the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is specified by the information stored in the setting reference area 341, and the success/failure table corresponding to the specified setting value is read. Then, in step S504, the read right/wrong table is used to execute the right/wrong determination process. Further, in a situation where the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the display of the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 is displayed as the fourth notification display. It is performed in device 204 .

Numerical information is stored in the setting reference area 341 as setting value information. Specifically, when numerical information of "1" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1". When the numerical information of "2" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 2". When the numerical information of "3" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3". When the numerical information of "4" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4". When the numerical information of "5" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5". When the numerical information of "6" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6".

Setting update area 342 stores information about setting values that are being updated in the setting value update process (step SA418). That is, in the setting value updating process (step SA418), the information of the setting value to be selected is updated each time the reset button 68c is pressed. The setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is changed without changing the value information. As a result, it is possible to update the setting value while storing and holding the information of the setting value that was set before the setting value update process (step SA418) was started. When the setting value update process (step SA418) ends, the setting reference area 341 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 at that time. As a result, the setting value updated in the setting value update process (step SA418) is set as the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. Further, in a situation where the setting update display flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1", the display of the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting update area 342 is displayed as the fourth notification display. It is performed in device 204 .

Numerical information is stored in the setting update area 342 as setting value information. Specifically, when the numerical value information "1" is stored in the setting update area 342, the setting value of the update target (selection target or change target) is "setting 1". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "2", the setting value to be updated is "setting 2". When the setting update area 342 stores numerical information of "3", the setting value to be updated is "setting 3". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "4", the setting value to be updated is "setting 4". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "5", the setting value to be updated is "setting 5". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "6", the setting value to be updated is "setting 6".

FIG. 155 is a flow chart showing the setting confirmation process executed in step SA415 of the main process (FIG. 153). The processing of steps SA501 to SA504 in the setting confirmation processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

On condition that the setting confirmation display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1" (step SA501: NO), the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SA502). . When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation. (Step S9006) is executed.

FIG. 156 is a flow chart showing setting processing for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation. The processing of steps SA601 to SA603 in the setting process is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the setting value display data corresponding to the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 of the specific control work area 221 is read (step SA601). Then, the display data of the read setting value is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in the specific control work area 221 as display data for applying to the fourth notification display device 204 (step SA602). Further, the display data for causing the first to third display devices 201 to 203 to display that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed is set in the fifth display data buffer 275. (Step SA603).

By executing the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation as described above, the display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step SA603 is displayed in the first to the The display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step SA602 is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 while the third notification display devices 201 to 203 perform the display. As a result, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. to the fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

Returning to the description of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155), if the determination at step SA501 is affirmative or if the process at step SA502 is executed, the setting key insertion unit 68a uses the setting key to switch from the ON state to the OFF state. It is determined whether or not the mode has been switched (step SA503). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do. Therefore, the OFF state is maintained not only when the setting key insertion portion 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the setting confirmation process is started in a situation where the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state. Also in this case, a negative determination is made in step SA503. If it is not specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SA503: NO), the process of step SA503 is repeated.

When it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SA503: YES), the setting confirmation display flag in the specific control work area 221 is cleared to "0" (step SA504). As a result, a negative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), and the setting processing (step S9006) for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is not executed. Therefore, on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed. state is canceled.

As described above, when the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started by turning on the pachinko machine 10. In the situation where the main processing (FIG. 153) is started, the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned ON, and the game can proceed in the main processing (FIG. 153). The setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed in the situation where the process at the time of supply start of the operating power is being executed, which is the situation before the process is executed. As a result, it is possible to check the set value even when no game is being played.

FIG. 157 is a flow chart showing the set value update process executed at step SA418 of the main process (FIG. 153). It should be noted that the processing of steps SA701 to SA710 in the set value update processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SA701). If the setting update display flag is not set to "1" (step SA701: NO), the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SA702). Thereafter, the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 in the work area 221 for specific control is overwritten in the setting update area 342 in the work area 221 for specific control (step SA703). As a result, the setting value information that was set when the supply of operating power was stopped last time is set in the setting update area 342 .

On the other hand, after the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value updating process is being executed, the supply of operating power is restarted and the RAM clearing process (step SA416) of the main process (FIG. 153) is executed. If the setting update display flag has already been set to "1" because the setting value update process has started (step SA701: YES), the process of step SA703 is not executed. In this case, the processing from step SA704 onward should be executed while maintaining the setting value information set in the setting update area 342 in the setting value update processing before the supply of operating power is stopped. Become.

If the setting update display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9003 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. (Step S9004) is executed.

FIG. 158 is a flow chart showing setting processing for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. The processing of steps SA801 to SA803 in the setting process is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the setting value display data corresponding to the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 of the specific control work area 221 is read (step SA801). Then, the display data of the read setting value is set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in the work area 221 for specific control as display data for applying to the fourth notification display device 204 (step SA802). In addition, the display data for causing the first to third display devices 201 to 203 to display that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated is set in the fifth display data buffer 275. (Step SA803).

By executing the setting process for the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update as described above, the display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step SA803 is displayed in the first to third display data buffers. The display corresponding to the display data set in the fifth display data buffer 275 in step SA802 is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 while the third notification display devices 201 to 203 perform the display. As a result, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. The display is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG.

Returning to the description of the setting value update process (FIG. 157), when the affirmative determination is made in step SA701 or when the process of step SA703 is executed, the setting value information stored in setting update area 342 changes from "1" to It is determined whether it is one of "6" (step SA704). If it is not one of "1" to "6" (step SA704: NO), "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (step SA705). As a result, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SA704 or if the process of step SA705 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SA706). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do. Therefore, the OFF state is maintained not only when the setting key insertion unit 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the set value update process is started in a situation where the setting key insertion unit 68a is in the OFF state. Also in this case, a negative determination is made in step SA706.

If a negative determination is made in step SA706, on condition that the reset button 68c is pressed (step SA707: YES), 1 is added to the value of the setting update area 342 (step SA708). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SA707: NO) or if 1 is added to the setting update area 342, the process returns to step SA704. If it is determined that the value in area 342 for update is 7 or more, "1" is set in area 342 for setting update in step SA705. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SA706: YES), the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is overwritten in the setting reference area 341 ( step SA709). As a result, the setting value information updated as a result of this setting value updating process is set in the setting reference area 341, and the setting value corresponding to the set information is the current pachinko machine 10. set value.

Thereafter, the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SA710). As a result, a negative determination is made in step S9003 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), and the setting processing (step S9004) for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update is not executed. Therefore, in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and the setting selected as the update target of the pachinko machine 10 The state in which the value is displayed is cancelled.

In addition to performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c as described above, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while performing the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a with the setting key. Not only RAM clear processing (step SA416) but also set value update processing (FIG. 157) are executed. Also, as already explained, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is performed based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while turning ON the setting key inserting portion 68a with the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. executed. This makes it possible to share the ON operation for the setting key insertion portion 68a as the operation for executing the setting-related processing related to the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to make the content of the operation for generating the setting-related processing easy for the manager of the game hall to understand.

Further, when the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON-operated by the setting key, and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not added, the setting confirmation processing is executed, and the resetting is performed. When the pressing operation of the button 68c is added, set value update processing is executed. This makes it possible to differentiate between the setting confirmation process and the setting value update process depending on whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the manager of the game hall to understand the operation contents for executing the desired processing out of the setting confirmation processing and the setting value update processing. In addition, by increasing the number of operations for executing the setting value updating process rather than the setting confirmation process, it is possible to make it particularly difficult to illegally perform the setting value updating process.

Next, when the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing (Fig. 157) or the setting confirmation processing (Fig. 155) is being executed, the main processing (Fig. 153) will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

First, when the power failure processing is executed in a situation where neither the set value update processing (FIG. 157) nor the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) is executed, the main processing ( 153) will be described.

When the supply of operating power is restarted without turning ON the setting key insertion portion 68a and without further pressing the reset button 68c (that is, in the case of "no operation"), in the main process (FIG. 153), the RAM None of the clearing process (step SA416), setting value updating process (step SA418), and setting confirmation process (step SA415) are executed. When the supply of operating power is resumed while the reset button 68c is being pressed while the setting key insertion portion 68a is not turned on (that is, when the "RAM clearing operation" is performed), main processing (FIG. 153) In , the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed, but the setting value updating process (step SA418) and setting confirmation process (step SA415) are not executed. When the supply of operating power is restarted while the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on and the reset button 68c is pressed (that is, when the "setting change operation" is performed), in the main process (FIG. 153), the RAM While the clearing process (step SA416) is executed and the set value update process (step SA418) is executed, the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed. When the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on but the supply of operating power is restarted without the reset button 68c being pressed (that is, when the "setting confirmation operation" is performed), the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is executed, while the RAM clearing process (step SA416) and the setting value updating process (step SA418) are not executed.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting value update process (step SA418) is being executed (i.e., a situation where the setting update display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 153) at the time of resuming are explained.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "RAM clearing operation" has been performed, the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed in the main process (FIG. 153), while the set value updating process (step SA418) and The setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed. That is, even if the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing (step SA418) is being executed, the set value The RAM clear processing (step SA416) is executed without resuming or newly executing the update processing (step SA418). This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of only the RAM clearing process (step SA416) with respect to the "RAM clearing operation". In this case, if the power failure processing is executed before the processing of step SA709 is executed in the set value update processing (step SA418), the set value updated in the set value update processing (step SA418) (that is, (changed setting value) is not set in the setting reference area 341, the setting value that was set before the start of the setting value update process (step SA418) is changed to the setting value when the supply of operating power is restarted. It will also be used later. The setting update display flag is cleared to "0" by executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416).

When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, in the main process (FIG. 153), the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed and the set value update process (step SA418) is executed. However, the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed. That is, even if the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing (step SA418) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the RAM is cleared. After the process (step SA416) is executed, the set value update process (step SA418) is newly started.

When the RAM clear processing (step SA416) is executed, the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" as already explained, so in the setting value update processing (FIG. 157) step SA701 By making a negative determination in , the setting update area 342 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 . Therefore, if the power failure processing is executed before the processing of step SA709 is executed in the set value update processing (step SA418) before the supply of operating power is stopped, the set value update processing (step SA418 ) is invalidated because it is not set in the setting reference area 341 . In this case, in the set value update process (step SA418) after the supply of operating power is resumed, the setting that was set before the start of the set value update process (step SA418) before the supply of operating power was stopped The setting value is updated from the value.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in the state of "no operation" or when the supply of operating power is resumed in the state of "setting confirmation operation", the power failure flag and check are performed in the main process (Fig. 153) By making an affirmative determination in step SA412 on the condition that no abnormality has occurred in the sum, the setting value update process (step SA418) is executed without executing the RAM clear process (step SA416). If the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is not executed, the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control remains set to "1". By making an affirmative determination at SA701, the setting value information in the setting update area 342 is maintained as it is. Therefore, the update of the setting value is resumed from the setting value that is being updated in the setting value update process (step SA418) before the supply of operating power is stopped. As a result, if the power failure processing is executed during the set value update processing (step SA418) and the "RAM clear operation" is not performed when the supply of the operating power is resumed after that, the "setting Even if the "change operation" is not performed, it is possible to restart the set value update process (step SA418).

In particular, it is assumed that the pachinko machine 10 is erroneously turned off during execution of the setting value update process (step SA418), and in this case, the pachinko machine 10 is immediately turned on. is considered to be performed. In this case, it is assumed that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on without pressing the reset button 68c while the setting key inserting portion 68a is being turned on, and then the "setting confirmation operation" is performed. In this situation, the supply of operating power is resumed. In such a situation, the set value update process (step SA418) is executed as described above, and the set value update process (step SA418) before the supply of operating power is stopped in the set value update process (step SA418). , the update of the setting value is restarted from the setting value that is in the process of being updated. As a result, even if the above event occurs, it is possible to resume updating the setting values without any problem.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is being executed (i.e., a situation where the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 153) at the time of resuming are explained.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "RAM clearing operation" has been performed, the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed in the main process (FIG. 153), while the set value updating process (step SA418) and The setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed. In other words, even if the power failure process is executed while the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is being executed, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of the operating power is resumed after that, the setting confirmation is performed. RAM clear processing (step SA416) is executed without newly executing the processing (step SA415). This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of only the RAM clearing process (step SA416) with respect to the "RAM clearing operation". The setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" by executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416).

When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, in the main process (FIG. 153), the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed and the set value update process (step SA418) is executed. However, the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed. That is, even if the power failure process is executed while the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of the operating power is resumed after that, the setting confirmation is performed. The set value update process (step SA418) is executed after the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed without newly executing the use process (step SA415). This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the RAM clearing process (step SA416) and the set value updating process (step SA418) for the "setting change operation". Even if the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is not executed in this way, the setting value to be updated is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 by executing the setting value update process (step SA418). When the setting value update process (step SA418) is completed, the setting value information to be updated at that time is set in the setting reference area 341, so that the manager of the game hall can use the current pachinko machine 10 settings can be confirmed. The setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" by executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416).

When the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, in the main process (FIG. 153), the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is executed. As a result, even if the power failure process is executed during the setting confirmation process (step SA415), it is possible to restart the confirmation of the setting value by performing the "setting confirmation operation" when the supply of operating power is restarted. becomes.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in the "no operation" situation, the main process (FIG. 153) makes an affirmative determination in step SA414 on the condition that no abnormality has occurred with respect to the power failure flag and checksum. , the setting confirmation process (step SA415) is executed even if the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on. As a result, even if the power failure process is executed in the middle of the setting confirmation process (step SA415) and the supply of operating power is resumed after that, even if there is no operation, the setting value can be confirmed. It is possible to restart.

Next, the end timing of the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) in relation to the operating state of the setting key insertion section 68a will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 160(a) shows the period during which the power of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, FIG. 160(b) shows the period during which the setting key inserting section 68a is ON-operated, and FIG. FIG. 160(d) shows the period during which the value update process (FIG. 157) is executed, FIG. 160(d) shows the period during which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed, and FIG. 160(e) shows the power failure process. indicates the period of time.

First, the case where the setting value update process (FIG. 157) and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) are executed in the normal flow will be described.

At timing t1, the setting key inserting section 68a is turned on using the setting key as shown in FIG. 160(b), and at timing t2 after that, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 160(a). operation is performed. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is also performed. Therefore, at the timing of t3, the set value update process (FIG. 157) is started as shown in FIG. 160(c). After that, at timing t4, as shown in FIG. 160(b), the state in which the setting key insertion portion 68a has been ON is changed to the state in which it is OFF. As a result, the set value update process (FIG. 157) ends as shown in FIG. 160(c).

At the timing of t5, the setting key inserting section 68a is turned ON using the setting key as shown in FIG. 160(b), and at the timing of t6 after that, as shown in FIG. is turned on. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not performed. Therefore, at the timing of t7, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is started as shown in FIG. 160(d). After that, at timing t8, as shown in FIG. 160(b), the state in which the setting key insertion portion 68a has been ON is changed to the state in which it is OFF. As a result, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) ends as shown in FIG. 160(d).

Next, the case where the power failure processing is executed during the execution of the set value update processing (FIG. 157) and the state of "no operation" when the supply of operating power is restarted after that will be described.

At the timing of t9, the setting key inserting section 68a is turned on using the setting key as shown in FIG. 160(b), and at the timing of t10 after that, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 160(a). operation is performed. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is also performed. Therefore, at the timing of t11, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started as shown in FIG. 160(c). Then, at the timing of t12 during execution of the setting value update process (FIG. 157), the power is turned OFF as shown in FIG. By entering the state, the power failure processing is started as shown in FIG. 160(e). In this case, the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) ends at the timing t12 as shown in FIG. 160(c), and the power failure process ends at the timing t13 as shown in FIG. 160(e).

After that, at the timing of t14, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off as shown in FIG. An ON operation is performed. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not performed. That is, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the state of "no operation". However, when the pachinko machine 10 was powered off last time, the power failure processing was executed during the set value update processing (FIG. 157). Therefore, at the timing of t16, the set value update process (FIG. 157) is started as shown in FIG. 160(c). In this case, the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is terminated when it is specified that the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state. 157), even if the setting key inserting portion 68a is maintained in the OFF state from the start timing of step 157), the end condition of the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is not satisfied.

Thereafter, at time t17 during execution of the set value update process (FIG. 157), as shown in FIG. At this timing, as shown in FIG. 160(b), the state in which the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON is changed to the state in which it is OFF. As a result, the set value update process (FIG. 157) ends as shown in FIG. 160(c).

Next, the case where the power failure process is executed during the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the "no operation" situation occurs when the supply of operating power is restarted after that will be described.

At the timing of t19, the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key as shown in FIG. 160(b), and at the timing of t20 after that, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 160(a). operation is performed. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not performed. Therefore, at the timing of t21, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is started as shown in FIG. 160(d). Then, at the timing of t22 during the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155), the power is turned OFF as shown in FIG. By entering the state, the power failure processing is started as shown in FIG. 160(e). In this case, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) ends at t22 as shown in FIG. 160(d), and the power failure process ends at t23 as shown in FIG. 160(e).

After that, at timing t24, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned off as shown in FIG. An ON operation is performed. In this case, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not performed. That is, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the state of "no operation". However, when the pachinko machine 10 was powered off last time, the power failure process was executed during the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155). Therefore, at the timing of t26, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is started as shown in FIG. 160(d). In this case, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is terminated when it is specified that the setting key insertion portion 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state. 155), even if the setting key insertion portion 68a is maintained in the OFF state from the start timing of 155), the end condition of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is not satisfied.

160(b), the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key at the timing t27 during the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155). At this timing, as shown in FIG. 160(b), the state in which the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON is changed to the state in which it is OFF. As a result, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) ends as shown in FIG. 160(d).

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In order to execute the setting value update process (FIG. 157), when the supply of operating power is started, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON and the reset button 68c is pressed to perform the "setting You need to do a change operation. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the user to illegally change the set value. In this case, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, the "setting change operation" will not be performed when the supply of operating power is resumed. However, the set value update process (FIG. 157) can be executed. This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the set value update process (FIG. 157).

If the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and the supply of operating power is restarted, a "setting confirmation operation" is performed to check the set values. In this case, setting value update processing (FIG. 157) is executed instead of setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155). As a result, it is possible to give priority to changing the set value over confirmation of the set value, and to prevent the game from starting even though the change of the set value to be used is not actually completed. becomes possible.

When the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, the set values selected as update targets are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. This makes it possible to change the setting value while grasping the setting value selected as an update target. In addition, by displaying the setting values selected as update targets in this way, when the supply of operating power is restarted, the setting value update processing (Fig. 157) is given priority, it is also possible to substantially confirm the set value.

In the situation where the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, not only the display corresponding to the set value selected as the update target on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 but also the set value update process (Fig. 157) is also displayed. As a result, even if the set value update process (FIG. 157) is started in spite of performing the "setting confirmation operation" when the supply of operating power is restarted, the set value update process (FIG. 157) will not be executed. It becomes easier for the manager of the game hall to grasp that the game has been started.

If the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and if the supply of operating power is resumed after that, if "no operation" or "setting confirmation operation ” is performed, the setting value is changed from the setting value selected before the supply of operating power is stopped. As a result, it is possible to continue changing the set value from the set value selected before the supply of operating power was stopped.

If the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and if the supply of operating power is restarted after that, and a "setting change operation" is performed, the current The setting value is changed from the setting value to be used. This makes it possible to change the initial set value when starting to change the set value according to the operation content when the supply of operating power is restarted.

Even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, The set value update process (FIG. 157) is not executed. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if there is no need to execute the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) after that, It is possible to prevent the set value update process (FIG. 157) from being executed by performing the "RAM clear operation" when the supply of operating power is started.

In order to execute the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155), it is necessary to perform a "setting confirmation operation" by turning ON the setting key insertion portion 68a when the supply of operating power is started. . As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value. In this case, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, the "setting confirmation operation" will not be performed when the supply of operating power is restarted. However, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) can be executed. This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155).

Even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is executed without executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155). This makes it possible to give priority to the work of changing the set values over the work of checking the set values.

A setting reference area 341 and a setting update area 342 are provided in the work area 221 for specific control. (FIG. 157) is being executed, the information corresponding to the setting value being changed is stored in the setting update area 342 . As a result, the setting value information set before the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started is stored in the setting reference area 341, while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) It is possible to change the setting value.

When the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, "no operation" or "setting confirmation operation" is performed In this case, if the change of the setting value is started from the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting update area 342, and the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted after that, Changing the setting value may be started from the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 . This allows each of these situations to occur appropriately.

In order to start the setting value update process (FIG. 157), it is necessary to use the setting key to turn ON the setting key insertion part 68a. It is possible to make it difficult to act. In this case, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is not terminated only by turning off the setting key inserting portion 68a. is terminated at As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, the setting key can be inserted by "no operation" when the supply of operating power is resumed after that. Even if the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is started in a situation where the setting key inserting part 68a is in the OFF state, the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is not terminated immediately, and the setting key inserting part 68a is turned ON once. Since the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is ended by further OFF operation after the operation, it is possible to end the setting value update process (FIG. 157) at a timing preferable for the manager of the game hall.

In order to start the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155), it is necessary to turn ON the setting key insertion part 68a using the setting key. It is possible to make it difficult to act. In this case, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is not terminated only by turning off the setting key inserting portion 68a, and if the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned off from the ON state. is terminated at As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, it is possible to insert the setting key by "no operation". Even if the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is started in a situation where the setting key insertion part 68a is in the OFF state, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is not terminated immediately. Since the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is terminated by further OFF operation after the operation, it is possible to terminate the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) at a timing preferable for the manager of the game hall.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processes (steps SA422 to step SA422 to step SA425) is started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

The setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the setting value update process (FIG. 157) are executed as the process at the start of supply of operating power, whereas the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed during the initial check period. will be started later. As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to avoid affecting it.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, either the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) or the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is executed, and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 157) is executed. 155) and the setting value update process (FIG. 157) are not executed, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal regardless of the situation when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

The main processing (FIG. 153) of the main CPU 63 includes a case where either setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) or setting value update processing (FIG. 157) is executed, and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) and setting This is a process that is executed in common even if neither of the value update processes (FIG. 157) is executed, and is a process that is executed in both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the setting value update process (FIG. 157). is executed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are checked as a process whose execution order is later than the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the setting value update process (FIG. 157). A process to start the display for is set. In this way, the processing for starting the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is set as a common processing, thereby simplifying the processing configuration while achieving the advantages already described. It becomes possible to produce the effect.

Even when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are performing the check display, the main CPU 63 can start the processing for advancing the game. As a result, the game can be played even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 after the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) or the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is executed. It is possible to prevent the start timing of the process for progress from being delayed.

If the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and if the supply of operating power is restarted and "no operation" is performed, the set value update process is executed. (FIG. 157) is not limited to the configuration starting from the setting value in the process of being changed before the supply of operating power is stopped, and from the current setting value to be used stored in the setting reference area 341. It is good also as a structure which is started. In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and when the supply of operating power is restarted, in the case of "no operation", the RAM clear process ( The setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be executed after step SA416) is executed, or the RAM clear process (step SA416) may be executed after the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is executed. may be

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, when the supply of operating power is restarted, in the case of "no operation", the setting value update process ( 157) may not be executed. In this case, the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 may be overwritten in the setting update area 342 when the next setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, when the supply of operating power is restarted, in the case of "no operation", the setting confirmation process ( 155) may not be executed.

Further, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and when the supply of operating power is restarted, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed, The configuration may be such that the set value update process (FIG. 157) is executed after the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed. In this case, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be configured to start from the setting values that are in the process of being changed before the supply of operating power is stopped. may be configured to start from the set value of .

Further, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and when the supply of operating power is resumed, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed, The setting value updating process (FIG. 157) may be executed without executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416), and the RAM clearing process (step SA416) may be executed after the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is executed. may be configured to be executed. In this case, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be configured to start from the setting values that are in the process of being changed before the supply of operating power is stopped. may be configured to start from the set value of .

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, The setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) may be executed after the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed, and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) may be executed without executing the RAM clear process (step SA416). may be executed, or the RAM clearing process (step SA416) may be executed after the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value update process (FIG. 157) is configured to start from the setting values of the current use object stored in the setting reference area 341, but the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started when the supply of operating power is stopped. It may be configured to start from the set value that is in the middle of being changed before being changed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, The setting value updating process (FIG. 157) may be executed without executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416), and the RAM clearing process (step SA416) may be executed after the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is executed. may be configured to be executed. In this case, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be configured to start from the setting values that are in the process of being changed before the supply of operating power is stopped. may be configured to start from the set value of .

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value update process (FIG. 157) is configured to start from the setting values of the current use object stored in the setting reference area 341, but the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started when the supply of operating power is stopped. It may be configured to start from the set value that is in the middle of being changed before being changed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value updating process (FIG. 157) may be executed without executing the RAM clearing process (step SA416), and the RAM clearing process (step SA416) may be executed after the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) is executed. may be configured to be executed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, A configuration may be adopted in which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed and the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is not executed. The configuration may be such that the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) is executed after the setting value updating processing (FIG. 157) is executed. In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed, A configuration in which both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the setting value update process (FIG. 157) are not executed may be employed.

Further, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value update process (FIG. 157) is not limited to the configuration in which the setting value is started from the setting value in the process of being changed before the supply of operating power is stopped. 341 may be configured to start from the setting values of the current usage targets stored in the 341 .

Further, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value updating process (FIG. 157) may be executed after the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed. It may be configured to be executed.

Also, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, the setting The setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) may be executed without executing the value update process (FIG. 157). In this case, the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 may be overwritten in the setting update area 342 when the next setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started.

Further, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, The setting value update process (FIG. 157) may be executed after the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed. ) may be executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, A configuration in which both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the setting value update process (FIG. 157) are not executed may be employed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is started in a situation where the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the power-on initial setting process (step SA401) is performed to set the wait state. A display indicating that the setting value is being updated by permitting the interrupt of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) after a predetermined time has elapsed is stored in the setting update area 342. The display indicating the set value corresponding to the information is not limited to the configuration in which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are started. A configuration in which display is started may be employed. Also, even if the setting update display flag is set to "1", the setting value update process (Fig. 157) is being executed as a condition. The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may display setting values corresponding to the information stored in the display and setting update area 342 . In this case, it is possible to prevent these items from being displayed when the set value update process (FIG. 157) is not being executed.

In addition, when the supply of operating power is started in a situation where the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the power-on initial setting process (step SA401) is performed to set the wait state. After the predetermined time has passed, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is permitted to interrupt, and the display indicating that the setting value is being checked is stored in the setting reference area 341. The display indicating the set value corresponding to the information is not limited to the configuration in which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are started. A configuration in which display is started may be employed. Also, even if the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", it is possible to confirm that the setting value is being confirmed under the condition that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed. The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may display setting values corresponding to the information stored in the display and setting update area 342 . In this case, it is possible to prevent these items from being displayed when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is not being executed.

Further, in a situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, an image may be displayed to indicate that the setting value is being updated on the pattern display device 41. In addition to or instead of, an image showing an operation procedure for updating the setting value may be displayed, and the display light emitting unit 53 or the speaker unit 54 indicates that the setting value is being updated. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which an indication is given. In this case, it is possible to make the manager of the game hall clearly recognize that the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed.

Further, while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, an image may be displayed to indicate that the setting value is being confirmed on the pattern display device 41. In addition to or instead of, an image showing an operation procedure for confirming the setting value may be displayed, and the display light emitting unit 53 or the speaker unit 54 indicates that the setting value is being confirmed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which an indication is given. In this case, it is possible to make the game hall manager clearly recognize that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed.

Further, the operation unit operated to update the setting value in the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is not limited to the reset button 68c, and may be a dedicated operation unit such as the update button 68b. It may be an operation unit provided in main controller 60 for canceling an abnormal state. Further, positions corresponding to "setting 1" to "setting 6" are set as rotation operation positions when a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion portion 68a and rotated. A configuration may be adopted in which a setting value corresponding to the rotational operation position of the portion 68a is set. In addition, the setting key inserting portion 68a is configured so that it can be turned further beyond the ON position, and each time the turning operation beyond the ON position is performed, the setting value in the middle of updating is changed to the setting value of the next order. It may be configured to be updated.

Further, when the set value update process (FIG. 157) is executed, a configuration may be adopted in which a signal corresponding thereto is externally output from the pachinko machine 10 to the management computer of the game hall. In this case, the signal output may be performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 100 milliseconds), and the signal output may be continued while the set value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed. It can also be configured as As a result, it becomes possible for the management computer of the game hall to grasp that the setting value update process (FIG. 157) has been executed in the pachinko machine 10. FIG.

Further, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed, the pachinko machine 10 may output a corresponding signal to the management computer of the game hall. In this case, the signal output may be performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 100 milliseconds), and the signal output may be continued while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed. It can also be configured as As a result, it becomes possible for the management computer of the game hall to grasp that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) has been executed in the pachinko machine 10. FIG.

Also, the configuration for terminating the process when the key insertion unit is changed from the ON state to the OFF state is applied to processes other than the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) and the setting value update process (FIG. 157). good too. For example, in order to display the base values on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, a predetermined key insertion portion needs to be operated to the ON position, and the predetermined key insertion portion is turned ON. The display may be ended when it is specified that the state is changed to the OFF state.

In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a condition that at least one of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 to be opened is operated to open is set as a condition for starting the set value update process (FIG. 157). . In this configuration, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed, and when the supply of operating power is resumed, if "no operation" or "setting confirmation operation is performed, the set value update process (FIG. 157) may be started even if the release target has not been opened.

In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which a condition that at least one of the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 to be opened is operated to open is set as a condition for starting the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155). . In this configuration, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is being executed, and if the supply of operating power is "no operation" when restarting the supply of operating power, the release The setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) may be started even if the target is not opened.

In addition, the RAM clear processing executed before the set value update processing (FIG. 157) is executed and the RAM clear processing executed without the set value update processing are executed. A configuration in which target areas are different may be adopted.

Further, when the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is started in a situation where the setting update display flag is not set to "1", the setting values corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 are displayed. The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the setting value is changed, and the configuration may be such that the setting value is changed from a preset initial value. The initial value may be, for example, "setting 1", "setting 6", or other setting values.

In addition to or instead of the configuration in which the set value update process (FIG. 157) is executed as the process at the start of supply of operating power, the "setting change operation ” is performed, the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) may be executed. Even with this configuration, if the setting value update process (FIG. 157) ends before the normal end trigger occurs, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) will not be executed even if the "setting change operation" is not performed. It is possible to give priority to the work of changing the set value by adopting a configuration in which it is executed.

In addition to or instead of the configuration in which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed as the process at the start of supply of operating power, the "setting confirmation operation ” is performed, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) may be executed. Even with this configuration, if the setting confirmation process (Fig. 155) ends before the normal termination trigger occurs, the setting confirmation process (Fig. 155) will be executed even if the "setting confirmation operation" is not performed. It is possible to give priority to the confirmation work of the set value by setting the configuration to be executed.

<Forty-sixth embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the forty-fifth embodiment in the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 161 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SA901 to SA925 in the main processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

At steps SA901 to SA904, the same processes as steps SA401 to SA404 of the main process (FIG. 153) in the forty-fifth embodiment are executed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SA905). If the supply of operating power is restarted after being stopped while the setting value update process (step SA918) is being executed, the setting update display flag is set to "1". , the main processing is started.

If a negative determination is made in step SA905, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SA906). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SA906: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SA907). When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure process was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step SA907: YES), a checksum is calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control (step SA908). The checksum calculation method is the same as in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated at step SA908 (step SA909). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match (step SA910).

If a negative determination is made in step SA907 or step SA910, that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or if the checksum does not match, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SA911). Also, an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag or checksum at the start of supply of operating power is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SA912). The processing contents of these steps SA911 and SA912 are the same as steps SA410 and SA411 of the main processing (FIG. 153) in the forty-fifth embodiment.

When the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal (step SA907 and step SA910: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key. (step SA913). If the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SA913: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SA914). The contents of the setting confirmation process are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the setting confirmation display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1", the setting confirmation process is executed unless the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on. not. Therefore, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirming process is being executed, the setting confirming process is not executed unless the operating power supply is restarted under the condition that the "setting confirming operation" is performed.

If the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SA905: YES) or if the reset button 68c is pressed (step SA906: YES), RAM clear processing is executed (step SA915). The contents of the RAM clearing process are the same as the RAM clearing process (step SA416) of the main process (FIG. 153) in the forty-fifth embodiment.

After that, if the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SA916: YES), setting value update processing is executed regardless of whether the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on (step SA916: YES). SA918). On the other hand, if the setting update display flag is not set to "1" (step SA916: NO), on condition that the setting key insertion unit 68a is ON-operated (step SA917: YES), the setting value is updated. Processing is executed (step SA918). In other words, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value update process is being executed, the RAM clearing process (step SA915) is executed, the set value update process (step SA918) is newly started.

When the process of step SA912 is executed, when the process of step SA913 is negative, when the process of step SA914 is executed, when the process of step SA917 is negative, or when the process of step SA918 is executed, step SA919 to execute the processing of step SA925. The processing contents of steps SA919 to SA925 are the same as steps SA419 to SA425 of the main processing (FIG. 153) in the forty-fifth embodiment.

FIG. 162 shows the main processing ( 161) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the processing executed in FIG.

When the power failure processing is executed in a situation where neither the setting value update processing (step SA918) nor the setting confirmation processing (step SA914) is executed, the main processing (FIG. 161 ) is the same as that of the forty-fifth embodiment. That is, when the supply of operating power is restarted in the state of "no operation", the main processing (FIG. 161) includes RAM clearing processing (step SA915), setting value updating processing (step SA918), and setting confirmation processing (step SA918). SA914) is not executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "RAM clearing operation" has been performed, the RAM clearing process (step SA915) is executed in the main process (FIG. 161), while the set value update process (step SA915) is executed. SA918) and the setting confirmation process (step SA914) are not executed. When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, in the main process (FIG. 161), the RAM clear process (step SA915) is executed and the set value update process (step SA918) is executed. While it is executed, the setting confirmation process (step SA914) is not executed. When the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, the main process (FIG. 161) executes the setting confirmation process (step SA914), while the RAM clear process (step SA915). And the set value update process (step SA918) is not executed.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting value update process (step SA918) is being executed (i.e., a situation where the setting update display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 161) at the time of resuming are explained.

If the supply of operating power is restarted in the state of "no operation", if the supply of operating power is restarted in the state of "RAM clear operation", it will operate in the state of "setting change operation". Regardless of whether the power supply is restarted or the operating power supply is restarted while the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, the RAM clearing process (step SA915) is performed in the main process (FIG. 161). ) is executed and the setting value update process (step SA918) is executed, but the setting confirmation process (step SA914) is not executed. In other words, if the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing (step SA918) is being executed, the RAM clearing operation is performed regardless of the operation content when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. After the process (step SA915) is executed, the set value update process (step SA918) is newly started.

With the above configuration, when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the setting value update process (step SA918), when the supply of operating power is resumed, the setting key insertion unit at the time of power ON of the pachinko machine 10 After the RAM clearing process (step SA915) is executed, the set value updating process (step SA918) can be newly started regardless of the operation contents of the 68a and the reset button 68c. As a result, if the supply of operating power is stopped during updating of the setting value, and if the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the opportunity to complete the updating of the setting value is surely generated. becomes possible. Therefore, even if the supply of operating power is stopped during the update of the setting value, if the supply of operating power is restarted after that, the setting before the previous setting value update process (step SA918) is started. It is possible to prevent the game from starting with the value.

Also, when the supply of operating power is stopped during the set value update process (step SA918), the RAM clearing process (step SA915) is uniquely executed regardless of the operation content when resuming the supply of operating power. By executing the setting value updating process (step SA918) after the operation is performed, the above-described advantages can be achieved while simplifying the processing configuration compared to the configuration of changing the processing content to be performed according to each operation content. It becomes possible to produce the effect.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA914) is being executed (i.e., a situation where the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 161) at the time of restarting are described.

When the power failure process is executed in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA914) is being executed (that is, the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), the main power supply is restarted when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. The contents of the processing executed in the processing (FIG. 161) are those when the power failure processing is executed in a situation where neither the setting value update processing (FIG. 157) nor the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) is executed. 161) is the same as the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 161) when the supply of operating power is resumed after that. That is, even if the supply of operating power is stopped in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SA914) is being executed, when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 A process corresponding to the operation content is executed.

Unlike changing the setting value, confirmation of the setting value does not affect the game even if it is terminated in the middle and not restarted as it is. Therefore, even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of confirming the setting value, the processing corresponding to the operation content when turning on the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is executed, so that the manager of the game hall can It is possible to give priority to the operation content when the power is turned on.

<Forty-seventh embodiment>
In this embodiment, when the power failure processing is executed in a situation where the setting value update processing (step SA918) or the setting confirmation processing (step SA914) is being executed, the main processing ( 161) is different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 163 shows the main processing ( FIG. 153) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the processing executed in FIG.

When the power failure processing is executed in a situation where neither the setting value update processing (FIG. 157) nor the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) is executed, the main processing (FIG. 153 ) is the same as that of the forty-fifth embodiment. Also, when the power failure process is executed in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step FIG. 155) is being executed (that is, the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 153) at the time of restarting are the same as those of the forty-sixth embodiment.

When the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed (i.e., the setting update display flag is set to "1"), the main power supply is restarted when the supply of operating power is resumed. The content of the processing executed in the processing (FIG. 153) is that in the case of "no operation" and in the case of "setting confirmation operation", the setting value update processing (FIG. 157) is restarted in the same manner as in the forty-fifth embodiment. is. In the case of "RAM clear operation" and "setting change operation", the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is restarted after the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed. In this case, in the RAM clearing process (step SA416), not only the setting reference area 341 provided in the specific control work area 221 but also the setting update display flag and setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 Area 342 is excluded from initialization. Therefore, even if the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed in a situation where the setting update display flag is set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" is set, and updating of the setting value is started from the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 at that time.

With the above configuration, when the supply of operating power is interrupted while the setting value is being updated, the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is reliably executed when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. , it is possible to restart the update of the setting value from the setting value that was being updated immediately before the supply of operating power was stopped. As a result, it is possible to continue the work of changing the setting value.

<Forty-Eighth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, when the power failure processing is executed in a situation where the setting value update processing (step SA918) or the setting confirmation processing (step SA914) is being executed, the main processing ( 161) is different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 164 shows the main processing ( 153) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the processing executed in FIG.

When the power failure processing is executed in a situation where neither the setting value update processing (FIG. 157) nor the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) is executed, the main processing (FIG. 153 ) is the same as that of the forty-fifth embodiment. Also, when the power failure process is executed in the situation where the setting confirmation process (step FIG. 155) is being executed (that is, the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 153) at the time of restarting are the same as those of the forty-sixth embodiment.

When the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is being executed (i.e., the setting update display flag is set to "1"), the main power supply is restarted when the supply of operating power is resumed. The contents of the processing executed in the processing (FIG. 153) are set value update processing (FIG. 157) and setting confirmation in the case of “no operation”, in the case of “RAM clear operation”, and in the case of “setting confirmation operation”. Same as the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 153) when the supply of operating power is resumed after the power failure processing is executed in a situation where none of the other processing (FIG. 155) is being executed. is. That is, in the case of "no operation", none of the RAM clear processing (step SA416), set value update processing (FIG. 157) and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 155) are executed, and the "RAM clear operation" is executed. In this case, the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed, but the setting value updating process (FIG. 157) and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) are not executed. Although the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) is executed, the RAM clear process (step SA416) and the set value update process (FIG. 157) are not executed.

On the other hand, in the case of the "setting change operation", the setting value update process (FIG. 157) is resumed after the RAM clear process (step SA416) is executed. In this case, in the RAM clearing process (step SA416), not only the setting reference area 341 provided in the specific control work area 221 but also the setting update display flag and setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 Area 342 is excluded from initialization. Therefore, even if the RAM clearing process (step SA416) is executed in a situation where the setting update display flag is set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" is set, and updating of the setting value is started from the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 at that time.

With the above configuration, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being updated, it can respond to the operation contents by the manager of the game hall when the supply of the operating power is restarted after that. It is possible to give priority to the execution of processing.

In addition, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being updated, and if the supply of operating power is resumed while the "setting change operation" is performed, the supply of operating power It is possible to restart the update of the setting value from the setting value in the middle of updating immediately before the is stopped. As a result, it is possible to continue the work of changing the setting value.

<Forty-ninth embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the forty-fifth embodiment in the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 . The configuration different from that of the forty-fifth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 165 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SB101 to SB128 in the main processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step SB101). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, an internal function register setting process is executed (step SB102). In the internal function register setting process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, (specifically, 4 milliseconds), and set the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134), which is a process that is periodically interrupted to the main process, from the first interrupt cycle. is also set to the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds), which is a short cycle.

In other words, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are arranged so that the interrupt cycle becomes relatively long and short as the timer interrupt processing. exists. Both the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are started by interrupting the main processing. Also, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) and is not activated. In addition, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133) nor the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134) are executed, those cycles The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started first, regardless of the order of progress. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134).

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is set as the main interrupt period. A specific register of the side CPU 63 is set. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to the setting of the first and second interrupt cycles, the setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB103). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started, the start-up processing flag is A situation in which the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) should be terminated without executing the process for progressing the game while executing the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

The start-up processing flag is set to "1" when the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started in the main processing (FIG. 165). (Step SB101 to Step SB122) are completed and before the remaining processing (Step SB125 to Step SB128) is started, it is cleared to "0". As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. To allow the game to progress in a situation in which the later-described setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed among the processes (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to prevent the processing of On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), even if the start-up processing flag is set to "1", by executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905, the operating power Power failure monitoring is executed even in a situation where setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) or setting value update processing (FIG. 167), which will be described later, is being executed in the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of At the same time, the winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and further fraud detection is performed.

In particular, even when the start-up flag is set to "1", the power failure information storage process (step S8901) is executed so that the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122) is executed. ), it is possible to execute the power failure processing even if a power failure occurs in a situation where the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) or the set value update processing (FIG. 167) described later is being executed. In the power failure process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is used for the specific control. Since the data is stored in the work area 221, it is possible not to specify that the main side RAM 65 is abnormal when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, if a power failure occurs during the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the setting value update process (FIG. 167), the occurrence of the power failure can be detected during the setting-related process and the next operation power supply can be performed. It can be specified at the start.

Incidentally, in the situation where the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) or the set value update process (Fig. 167) is being executed, both the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134) Interrupts are not prohibited and can be interrupted at any timing. In this case, when the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the set value update process (FIG. 167), The information of the return address of the main process (FIG. 165) for returning after the timer interrupt process to be started is completed is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the timer interrupt process is started. Information of various registers of the main CPU 63 immediately before is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be activated ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 165) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

After setting "1" to the startup processing flag at step SB103, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB104). . When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure process was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step SB104: YES), it is determined whether the checksum is normal (step SB105). Specifically, first, checksums are calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. The checksum calculation method is the same as in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated as described above in the current main processing. Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match.

If the checksums match (step SB105: YES), is the set value corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 (see FIG. 154) in the specific control work area 221 within the normal range? It is determined whether or not (step SB106). The setting reference area 341 is a storage area for storing information for specifying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the main side CPU 63 as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the numerical information of "1" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1". When the numerical information of "2" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 2". When the numerical information of "3" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3". When the numerical information of "4" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4". When the numerical information of "5" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5". When the numerical information of "6" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6". At step SB106, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 is one of "1" to "6".

If all of steps SB104 to SB106 are affirmative, it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SB107). The setting update display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting update display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the setting value being updated. The setting update display flag is set to "1" when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) ends. In a situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is not executed, the setting update display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started after that, , the setting update display flag is set to "1". The state in which the setting update display flag is set to "1" is maintained until the setting update display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting value update process (FIG. 167).

If a negative determination is made in step SB107 because the setting update display flag is not set to "1", it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB108). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key inserting portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b. Further, the main controller 60 is provided with the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 instead of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c as in the eleventh embodiment.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB108: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB109). The game stop flag is set to "1" when the power failure flag is not set to "1", the checksum does not match, or the set value is abnormal. By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step SB109, the processes of steps SB121 and SB122, which will be described later, are executed.

If a negative determination is made in step SB109, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB110). If the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB110: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SB112). Even when the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on using the setting key (step SB110: NO), the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". is set (step SB111: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SB112).

The setting confirmation display flag is a flag for the main side CPU 63 to specify that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting confirmation display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display that the setting value is being confirmed and the setting value that is currently set. will be The setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is terminated. In a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is not executed, the setting confirmation display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started after that, , the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1". When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", a first RAM clearing process (step SB117), which will be described later, is executed, a set value update process (FIG. 167), which will be described later, is executed, or a setting confirmation flag is set to "1". This is maintained until the processing for clearing the setting confirmation display flag to "0" is executed in the processing for use (FIG. 166).

As described above, not only when the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is ON (that is, when the "setting confirmation operation" is performed), but also when the reset button 68c is The setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed by executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) even when the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" when no pressing operation is performed. When power failure processing is executed in this situation, the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) is executed even if the "setting confirmation operation" is not performed when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. As a result, it is possible to continue to confirm the current set values of the pachinko machine 10.例文帳に追加On the other hand, even if the power failure processing is executed while the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) is being executed, if the reset button 68c is pressed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, Without executing the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), the first RAM clear process (step SB117) and the set value update process (FIG. 167) corresponding to the operation performed when the supply of operating power is restarted are executed. be done. This makes it possible to prioritize execution of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) or setting value updating process (FIG. 167) over the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166).

Here, the setting confirmation process executed in step SB112 will be described. FIG. 166 is a flow chart showing the setting confirmation process. Note that the processing of steps SB201 to SB207 in the setting confirmation processing is executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, interrupt permission is set (step SB201). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period.

In this embodiment, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are basically prohibited in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started. , setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) and setting value update processing (FIG. 167). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the set value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133 ) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are permitted. However, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) or the set value update process (Fig. 167) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 167) 133) is activated, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) ends without executing the process.

After that, on condition that the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1", the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1" (step SB202). When the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation. (Step S9006) is executed. The contents of the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting confirmation are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing the processing, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. is displayed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, a confirmation start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB203). Upon receiving the confirmation start command, the sound emission control device 81 recognizes the image indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed and the operation content for ending the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166). The display control device 82 is controlled so that the image for enabling is displayed on the pattern display device 41 . As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can recognize that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed, and it is necessary to terminate the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166). It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. Further, it may be configured such that an external output indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10, such as a game hall management computer.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SB204). Specifically, similarly to the setting confirmation process (FIG. 155) in the forty-fifth embodiment, the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a corresponds to the ON state. It is determined whether or not the reception state corresponding to the OFF state has changed from the reception state to the OFF state. Therefore, not only when the setting key insertion portion 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is started in a situation where the setting key insertion portion 68a is in the OFF state, the OFF state is A negative determination is also made in step SB204 when the state is maintained. If it is not specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SB204: NO), the process of step SB204 is repeated.

When it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SB204: YES), the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SB205). As a result, a negative determination is made in step S9005 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), and the setting processing (step S9006) for the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting confirmation is not executed. Therefore, on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, a display indicating that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed and a display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed. state is canceled.

After that, interrupt prohibition is set (step SB206). As a result, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is terminated and the main process (FIG. 165) is returned to the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122), the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 165) is executed. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited.

Thereafter, a return command for confirmation is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB207). By receiving the return command at the time of confirmation, the sound emission control device 81 specifies that the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting supply of operating power in the main side CPU 63 is completed, and at the same time, specifies that the current operating power is supplied. It specifies that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) has been executed in the supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122). Then, the process corresponding to the receipt of the confirmation return command is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

As described above, when the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on by the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. In the situation where the main processing (FIG. 165) is started, the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON, and the game proceeds in the main processing (FIG. 165). The setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed in the situation where the process at the time of supply start of the operating power is being executed, which is the situation before the process 1 is executed. As a result, it is possible to check the set value even when no game is being played.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 165), when the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on using the setting key and the setting confirmation display flag is not set to "1" (steps SB110 and Step SB111: NO), a normal return command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB113). By receiving the normal return command, the sound emission control device 81 identifies that the main side CPU 63 has completed the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting supply of the operating power, and starts supplying the current operating power. Specify that none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) has been executed in the time process (steps SB101 to SB122). . Then, the process corresponding to the reception of the normal return command is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step SB108 that the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is determined to be ON by using the setting key (step SB108 and step SB114). : YES), or if it is determined in step SB107 that the setting update display flag is set to "1", a setting value update process is executed (step SB115). As described above, not only when the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON (that is, when the "setting change operation" is performed), the reset button 68c is pressed. The setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed even when the setting update display flag is set to "1" regardless of whether or not there is a pressing operation and an ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a. If the power failure process is executed while the process (FIG. 167) is being executed, the operation contents at the start of the subsequent supply of operating power are "no operation", "RAM clear operation", "setting change". The setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed regardless of whether the operation is "operation" or "setting confirmation operation". This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the set value update process (FIG. 167).

Here, the setting value updating process executed in step SB115 will be described. FIG. 167 is a flowchart showing setting value update processing. The processes of steps SB301 to SB314 in the set value update process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, interrupt permission is set (step SB301). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period.

In this embodiment, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are basically prohibited in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started. , setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) and setting value update processing (FIG. 167). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133 ) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are permitted. However, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) or the set value update process (Fig. 167) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 167) 133) is activated, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is ended without executing the process.

After that, on condition that the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SB302). When the setting update display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9003 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. (Step S9004) is executed. The contents of the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing the process, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 124(a), a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and selection as an update target of the pachinko machine 10 The display of the set values that have been set is performed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, initial setting at the start is performed (step SB303). In the initial setting, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". If the game stop flag is not set to "1" in the power failure flag because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure (step SB104: NO), the work area 221 for specific control and If the checksums do not match due to a change in the storage state of information from the previous power shutdown in at least one of the stack areas 222 for specific control (step SB105: NO), or the setting reference area 341 is out of the normal range (step SB106: NO), "1" is set in step SB119 of the main process (FIG. 165). By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main RAM 65 as described above, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while processing for progressing the game is executed. it will not be done. By clearing the game stop flag to "0" in the processing of step SB303, the state in which the occurrence of the information abnormality in the main side RAM 65 is specified is released when the set value update processing (FIG. 167) is executed. becomes possible.

Thereafter, "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (see FIG. 154) in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB304). The setting update area 342 is a storage area for storing setting value information that is being updated in the setting value update process (FIG. 167), as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "1", the setting value of the update target (selection target or change target) is "setting 1". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "2", the setting value to be updated is "setting 2". When the setting update area 342 stores numerical information of "3", the setting value to be updated is "setting 3". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "4", the setting value to be updated is "setting 4". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "5", the setting value to be updated is "setting 5". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "6", the setting value to be updated is "setting 6".

By setting "1" in setting update area 342 in step SB304, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1". That is, in this embodiment, regardless of the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10, when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

After that, an update start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB305). When the sound emission control device 81 receives the update start command, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed and an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value. , and setting value update processing (FIG. 167). As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation contents and setting value update processing necessary to change the setting value (Fig. 167) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation contents necessary to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. Moreover, it may be configured such that an external output indicating that the set value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10 such as a game hall management computer.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is any one of "1" to "6" (step SB306). If it is not one of "1" to "6" (step SB306: NO), "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (step SB307). As a result, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SB306 or if the process of step SB307 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SB308). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do. Therefore, the OFF state is maintained not only when the setting key insertion unit 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the set value update process is started in a situation where the setting key insertion unit 68a is in the OFF state. Also in this case, a negative determination is made in step SB308.

If a negative determination is made in step SB308, on condition that the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB309: YES), 1 is added to the value of the setting update area 342 (step SB310). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB309: NO) or if 1 is added to the setting update area 342, the process returns to step SB306. If it is determined that the value in area 342 for update is 7 or more, "1" is set in area 342 for setting update at step SB307. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SB308: YES), the setting reference area 341 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 (step SB308: YES). step SB311). As a result, the setting value information updated as a result of the current setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is set in the setting reference area 341, and the setting value corresponding to the set information is the current state. It becomes the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 .

After that, the interrupt prohibition is set (step SB312). As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is terminated and the process at the start of supply of operating power (steps SB101 to SB122) in the main process (FIG. 165) is to be resumed, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 165) is executed. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited.

After that, a second RAM clear process is executed (step SB313). In the second RAM clear process, as in the RAM clear process (step SA416) in the forty-fifth embodiment, in the work area 221 for specific control, an area ( That is, except for the setting reference area 341), the work area 221 for the specific control is cleared to "0" and the initial setting is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". Also, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". In addition, in the second RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the second RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing of step SB102 is executed. For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed.

After that, a return command at the time of updating is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB314). By receiving the return command at the time of updating, the sound emission control device 81 specifies that the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting supply of operating power in the main CPU 63 is completed, and at the same time, specifies that the current operating power It specifies that the set value update process (FIG. 167) has been executed in the process at the start of supply (steps SB101 to SB122). Then, the process corresponding to the reception of the update return command is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

In addition to performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the reset button 68c as described above, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed while performing the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a with the setting key. Setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is executed. Also, as already described, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is performed based on the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while turning ON the setting key inserting portion 68a with the setting key without pressing the reset button 68c. executed. This makes it possible to share the ON operation for the setting key insertion portion 68a as the operation for executing the setting-related processing related to the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to make the content of the operation for generating the setting-related processing easy for the manager of the game hall to understand.

Also, in the case where the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the setting key inserting portion 68a is being turned on by the setting key, and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is not added, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is performed. When the reset button 68c is pressed, the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. This makes it possible to differentiate the processing to be executed from among the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) and the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) depending on whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the manager of the game hall to understand the operation contents for executing the desired process out of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167). Further, by increasing the operation content for executing the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) rather than the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166), the act of illegally performing the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is especially prevented. It is possible to make it difficult.

Returning to the description of the main processing (FIG. 165), if it is determined in step SB108 that the reset button 68c has been pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned on using the setting key, When determined (step SB114: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB116). The game stop flag is set to "1" when the power failure flag is not set to "1", the checksum does not match, or the set value is abnormal. By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the processing for monitoring is executed, the processing for progressing the game is not executed.

If the game stop flag is not set to "1" (step SB116: NO), first RAM clear processing is executed (step SB117). In the first RAM clear process, similarly to the RAM clear process (step SA416) in the forty-fifth embodiment, the area ( That is, except for the setting reference area 341), the work area 221 for the specific control is cleared to "0" and the initial setting is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". In addition, in the first RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the first RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing of step SB102 is executed.

For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed. The processing contents of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) are the same as those of the second RAM clearing process (step SB313) in the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), but some of these processing contents are different. It is good also as a structure with. For example, in the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), an area to be cleared to "0" and initialized may not be cleared to "0" and initialized in the second RAM clearing process (step SB313). The area to be cleared to "0" and initialized in the second RAM clear process (step SB313) may not be cleared to "0" and initialized in the first RAM clear process (step SB117).

Thereafter, a return command for clearing is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB118). By receiving the return command at the time of clearing, the sound emission control device 81 specifies that the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting supply of operating power in the main side CPU 63 is completed, and at the same time, specifies that the operation power of this time has been completed. It specifies that the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) has been executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply. Then, the process corresponding to the reception of the return command for clearing is executed. The contents of the processing will be described later.

If a negative determination is made in any of steps SB104 to SB106 in the main process (FIG. 165), that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1", if the checksum does not match, or if the set value is abnormal If so, the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB119). By setting "1" to the game stop flag as already described, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the processing for monitoring is executed, the processing for progressing the game is not executed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB120). If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB120: NO), an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag, checksum, or set value is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 at the start of supply of operating power. (step SB121). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality occurring at the start of supply of operating power, and at the same time, the speaker section 54 outputs "Please change the setting. ” is output. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above notification will not be issued until the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed. It will start again.

After that, external output processing at the time of abnormality is executed (step SB122). In the abnormal external output process, a process for externally outputting an abnormal signal to the management computer of the game hall is executed. In this case, the signal output of the abnormal signal is performed over a predetermined period (for example, 100 milliseconds). However, it is not limited to this, and in the situation where the game stop flag is set to "1", the signal output of the abnormal signal is continued, and the game stop flag is cleared to "0" to output the abnormal signal. A configuration in which signal output is stopped may be employed. The anomaly signal can also be output when an anomaly other than the anomaly related to the power failure flag, checksum and set value occurs. For example, an abnormal signal is generated even when it is specified that a fraudulent object to be monitored (unauthorized radio wave detection or unauthorized magnetism detection) has occurred in the fraud detection processing (step S8905) of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). Externally output. However, it is not limited to such a configuration in which an abnormality signal is also used, and a configuration in which an abnormality signal dedicated to an abnormality related to a power failure flag, a checksum, or a set value is output to the outside may be used. An abnormality signal corresponding to an abnormality related to the checksum, an abnormality related to the checksum, and an abnormality related to the set value may be externally output.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB120: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB114). When the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (steps SB114 and SB120: YES), set value update processing is executed (step SB115). The processing contents of the set value update processing are as already explained. In other words, if the operating power is supplied to the main CPU 63 while the "setting change operation" is being performed, it is determined that the main RAM 65 has an abnormality, and the result of any of steps SB104 to SB106 is negative. Even when the determination is made, the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. This makes it possible to give priority to changing the setting value. Also, in the set value update process (FIG. 167), the game stop flag is cleared to "0" by executing the initial setting at the start in step SB303 as already described. As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, it is possible to eliminate the state in which the main RAM 65 is abnormal after the update of the set values is completed.

On the other hand, if the reset button 68c has been pressed but the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON (step SB120: YES, step SB114: NO), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". is set (step SB116). In the processing of step SB116 after the game stop flag is set to "1" at step SB119, as a matter of course, the game stop flag is set to "1", so an affirmative determination is made at step SB116. In this case, an abnormality command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 at step SB121, and an abnormality signal is output to the outside at step SB122.

In other words, when an abnormality related to the power failure flag, checksum, and set value occurs and a negative determination is made in any of steps SB104 to SB106, the operation to the main CPU 63 is performed in the situation where the "RAM clear operation" is being performed. Even if power supply is started, the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is not executed. Also, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started in a situation where the game stop flag is set to "1" and the "RAM clearing operation" is being performed, the first RAM clearing process is performed. (Step SB117) is not executed. As a result, even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started while the "RAM clearing operation" is being performed, the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1" is not cleared. It becomes possible. On the other hand, if the "setting change operation" is performed, regardless of whether or not the game stop flag is set to "1", the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed and the setting The game stop flag is cleared to "0" at the initial setting (step SB303) at the start of the value update process (FIG. 167). As a result, it becomes necessary to execute the set value update process (FIG. 167) in order to eliminate the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1". Therefore, when an information abnormality occurs in the specific control work area 221, it is possible not only to initialize the specific control work area 221 but also to reset the set values. .

Further, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a situation where the game stop flag is set to "1", the "setting change operation" is not performed, that is, "no operation" is performed. , or when the "RAM clear operation" or "setting confirmation operation" is performed, by making an affirmative determination in step SB109 or step SB116, an abnormal command is transmitted in step SB121 and an abnormal state is detected in step SB122. Execute the external output processing of . As a result, when the game stop flag is set to "1", the main side Every time the supply of operating power to the CPU 63 is started, an abnormality notification in the pachinko machine 10 and an external output at the time of abnormality to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 are performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that the set value should be changed.

When the process of step SB112 is executed, when the process of step SB113 is executed, when the process of step SB115 is executed, when the process of step SB118 is executed, or when the process of step SB122 is executed, the specific control Information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the work area 221 (step SB123). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processing is performed after the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting the supply of operating power. Before (steps SB125 to SB128) are started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

Further, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are executed as the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of the operating power. is started after the end of the supply start process. As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to avoid affecting it.

After that, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SB124). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. At step SB124, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, the remaining processing of steps SB125 to SB128 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. Although this remaining time varies according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, such irregular time is used to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SB125 to SB128. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SB125 to SB128 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps SB125 to SB128, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

Next, the interrupts of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) are permitted while the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. The situation will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 168(a) shows the period during which the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, and FIG. 168(b) shows the period during which the operation power supply start process (step SB101 to step SB122) is executed. FIG. 168(c) shows a period in which the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", and FIG. FIG. 168(e) shows the period during which the interrupt is permitted, and FIG. 168(f) shows the period during which the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is executed. FIG. 168(g) shows the period during which the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, and FIG. 168(h) shows the period during which the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. Indicates a period.

First, the case where both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

At the timing of t1, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 168(a). In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the state of "no operation" in which none of the "RAM clear operation", "setting change operation" and "setting confirmation operation" are performed. At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the main CPU 63 starts the process (steps SB101 to SB122) for starting supply of operating power. In addition, as shown in FIG. 168(c), the startup processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1".

After that, at timing t2, the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power ends as shown in FIG. to step SB128) is started. Also, at the timing t2, as shown in FIG. 168(c), the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". At the timing when the remaining process (steps SB125 to SB128) is started, the interrupt is not permitted as shown in FIG. 168(e).

After that, at the timing of t3, the remaining processing (steps SB125 to SB128) ends as shown in FIG. 168(d) and the interrupt is permitted as shown in FIG. 168(e). As a result, timer interrupt processing is started as shown in FIG. 168(f). In this case, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is executed first, and when the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) ends, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is executed. However, it is not limited to this, and when the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is executed first and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) ends, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is executed. It may be configured to be executed.

Next, the case where the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

At the timing of t4, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 168(a). In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "setting change operation" is performed. At the timing t4, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the main CPU 63 starts the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) for starting supply of operating power. Further, as shown in FIG. 168(c), the startup processing in progress flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1".

After that, at the timing of t5, the set value update process (FIG. 167) is started as shown in FIG. 168(g). In this case, the interrupt is permitted at the timing of t5 as shown in FIG. 168(e). When the interrupt is permitted, timer interrupt processing is started at the timing of t6 as shown in FIG. 168(f). In this case, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is executed first, and when the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) ends, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is executed. However, it is not limited to this, and when the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is executed first and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) ends, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is executed. It may be configured to be executed. Even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1" as shown in FIG. While the processing for fraud monitoring is executed, the processing for progressing the game is not executed.

The timer interrupt processing ends at timing t7 as shown in FIG. 168(f), and then the set value update processing (FIG. 167) ends at timing t8 as shown in FIG. 168(g). Then, at the timing t8, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the operation power supply start processing (steps SB101 to SB122) is completed, and as shown in FIG. "0" is cleared. Further, at the timing of t8, the residual processing (steps SB125 to SB128) is started as shown in FIG. 168(d).

Next, the case where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

At the timing of t9, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 168(a). In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "setting confirmation operation" is performed. At the timing of t9, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the main CPU 63 starts the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power. Further, as shown in FIG. 168(c), the startup processing in progress flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1".

After that, at the timing of t10, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is started as shown in FIG. 168(h). In this case, the interrupt is permitted at the timing of t10 as shown in FIG. 168(e). When the interrupt is permitted, timer interrupt processing is started at the timing of t11 as shown in FIG. 168(f). In this case, the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is executed first, and when the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) ends, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is executed. However, it is not limited to this, and when the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is executed first and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) ends, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is executed. It may be configured to be executed. Even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1" as shown in FIG. While the processing for fraud monitoring is executed, the processing for progressing the game is not executed.

The timer interrupt processing ends at the timing t12 as shown in FIG. 168(f), and then the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) ends at the timing t13 as shown in FIG. 168(h). Then, at the timing of t13, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the operation power supply start processing (steps SB101 to SB122) is completed, and as shown in FIG. "0" is cleared. Also, at the timing of t13, the residual process (steps SB125 to SB128) is started as shown in FIG. 168(d).

As described above, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power, the first timer interrupt process ( 133) and the execution of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are permitted. If the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the set value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed, the timer interrupt process is interrupted and activated during the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power. By doing so, it is possible to early complete the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power.

On the other hand, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are executed, the process corresponding to the operation of the manager of the game hall is executed. becomes longer. In this case, even if the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) and the setting value update process (Fig. 167) are being executed, if the interrupt of the timer interrupt process is still disabled, the execution of the timer interrupt process is started. Timing is extremely slow. On the other hand, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, the interrupt of the timer interrupt process is permitted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution start timing of timer interrupt processing from being extremely delayed. In addition, while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are being executed, the process for controlling the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is executed. By executing the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) as an interrupt, the setting values are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 using the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). It is possible to make it happen.

In addition, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, the start-up flag is set to "1". Therefore, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the set value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 167) 133), the power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while the processing for progressing the game can be prevented from being executed.

Next, the progress of processing when an abnormality related to the power failure flag, checksum, or set value occurs will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 169(a) shows the period during which the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, and FIG. 169(b) shows the period during which the operation power supply start process (step SB101 to step SB122) is executed. 169(c) shows the period during which the remaining processing (steps SB125 to SB128) is executed, and FIG. 169(d) shows the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134 ) is being executed, FIG. 169(e) shows a period during which the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", and FIG. FIG. 169(g) shows the period during which the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed.

At the timing of t1, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 169(a). In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the state of "no operation" in which none of the "RAM clear operation", "setting change operation" and "setting confirmation operation" are performed. At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 168(b), the main CPU 63 starts the process (steps SB101 to SB122) for starting supply of operating power.

After that, at the timing of t2, by specifying the occurrence of an abnormality related to any one of the power failure flag, checksum and set value, the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control as shown in FIG. 1” is set. Also, at the timing of t2, external output of an abnormal signal is started as shown in FIG. 169(f). As a result, it becomes possible for the management computer of the game hall to identify that an abnormality has occurred in any of the power failure flag, checksum, and set value in the pachinko machine 10 .

After that, at the timing of t3, as shown in FIG. 169(b), the operation power supply start processing (steps SB101 to SB122) ends, and as shown in FIG. SB128) is started. At the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 169(f), the external output of the abnormal signal is terminated. By continuing the external output of the abnormality signal for a predetermined period (for example, 100 milliseconds) from the timing of t2 to the timing of t4, an abnormality related to any one of the power failure flag, checksum, and set value occurs in the pachinko machine 10. It is possible to accurately specify what has been done in the management computer of the game hall. Further, since the period during which the abnormal signal is continuously output to the outside is fixed at a predetermined period, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for externally outputting the abnormal signal. It should be noted that not only the abnormal signal is output to the outside, but also the abnormality notification in the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 is executed.

After that, at the timing of t5, the residual processing (steps SB125 to SB128) ends as shown in FIG. 169(c). Then, timer interrupt processing is executed as shown in FIG. 169(d) from timing t5 to timing t6, and residual processing ( Steps SB125 to SB128) are executed, and timer interrupt processing is executed as shown in FIG. 169(d) from timing t7 to timing t8. However, since "1" is set to the game stop flag as shown in FIG. Although the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed. At the timing of t8, power failure processing is executed in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), and the pachinko machine 10 is powered off as shown in FIG. 169(a).

After that, at the timing of t9, as shown in FIG. 169(a), the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on again, and as shown in FIG. ) is started. In this case, as shown in FIG. 169(e), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". Therefore, the abnormal signal is externally output as shown in FIG. 169(f) from timing t10 to timing t12. As a result, it is possible to make the management computer of the game hall recognize again that an abnormality related to any one of the power failure flag, the checksum and the set value has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 . It should be noted that not only the abnormal signal is output to the outside, but also the abnormality notification in the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 169(b), the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of the operating power ends at the timing of t11. Residual processing (step SB125 to step SB128) is executed as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 169(d), timer interrupt processing is executed at the timing of t13. However, since "1" is set to the game stop flag as shown in FIG. Although the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed. At the timing of t14, power failure processing is executed in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), and the pachinko machine 10 is turned off as shown in FIG. 169(a).

After that, at the timing of t15, as shown in FIG. 169(a), the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned ON again, and as shown in FIG. ) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 169(g), the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed over the timing from t16 to t17. By executing the set value update process (Fig. 167), not only the set value is changed, but also the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" as shown in Fig. 169(e). be. As a result, the state in which the execution of the processing for progressing the game is blocked due to the occurrence of the information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control is resolved. Thereafter, remaining processing (steps SB125 to SB128) is executed as shown in FIG. 169(c) from timing t17 to timing t18, and timer interrupt processing is executed as shown in FIG. 169(d) at timing t18. is started.

As described above, if a negative determination is made in any of steps SB104 to SB106 in the main process (FIG. 165) due to an abnormality related to the power failure flag, checksum, and set value, the game in the work area 221 for specific control When the stop flag is set to "1", the process for progressing the game is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being played despite the occurrence of an information abnormality in the work area 221 for specific control.

Also, the state where the game stop flag is set to "1" is not resolved unless the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. As a result, it becomes necessary to execute the set value update process (FIG. 167) in order to eliminate the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1", and an information abnormality occurs in the work area 221 for specific control. In this case, it is possible not only to perform processing for initializing the work area 221 for the specific control, but also to reset the set values.

Next, the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 170(a) shows a period during which the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is executed, and FIG. ) is completed, FIG. 170(c) shows the initial check period, and FIG. 170(d) shows the period during which the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. 170(e) shows a display indicating that the setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are being updated and a display indicating the current setting values of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. 170(f) shows the period during which setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) is being executed, and FIG. 170(g) confirms the setting values of the pachinko machine 10. The display indicating that the status is set and the display indicating the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 indicate the display period during setting confirmation performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

First, the case where both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

From timing t1 to timing t2, as shown in FIG. 170(a), the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is executed. Then, at timing t2, as shown in FIG. 170(b), the processing after the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started. In this case, the initial check period is started by executing the setting process of the checking counter at step SB122 in the main process (FIG. 165) at the timing t2. As a result, check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (see FIG. 128(b)). Since the processing for progressing the game is executed even during the initial check period, the game can be played while the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. . After that, at the timing of t3, the initial check period ends as shown in FIG. 170(c). As a result, display of the base value is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

Next, the case where the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

At the timing of t4, the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started as shown in FIG. 170(a). Then, the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed as shown in FIG. 170(d) over the period from timing t5 to timing t6. In this case, as shown in FIG. 170(e), the setting updating display period extends from timing t5 to timing t6.

After that, at timing t6, as shown in FIG. 170(b), the processing after the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started. In this case, the initial check period is started by executing the setting process of the checking counter at step SB122 in the main process (FIG. 165) at the timing of t6. As a result, check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (see FIG. 128(b)). Since the process for advancing the game is executed even during the initial check period, the game can be played while the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. . After that, at timing t7, the initial check period ends as shown in FIG. 170(c). As a result, display of the base value is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

Next, the case where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power will be described.

At the timing of t8, as shown in FIG. 170(a), the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started. Then, from timing t9 to timing t10, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed as shown in FIG. 170(f). In this case, as shown in FIG. 170(g), the setting confirmation display period extends from timing t9 to timing t10.

After that, at timing t10, as shown in FIG. 170(b), the processing after the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power is started. In this case, the initial check period is started by executing the checking counter setting process at step SB122 in the main process (FIG. 165) at the timing of t10. As a result, check display is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (see FIG. 128(b)). Since the process for advancing the game is executed even during the initial check period, the game can be played while the check display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. . After that, at the timing of t11, the initial check period ends as shown in FIG. 170(c). As a result, display of the base value is started on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 .

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processing is performed after the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the time of starting the supply of operating power. Before (steps SB125 to SB128) are started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

Further, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are executed as the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power. is started after the end of the supply start process. As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

Next, when the power failure processing is executed while the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) or the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) is being executed, the main processing (FIG. 165) will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

When the power failure process is executed in a situation where neither the set value update process (Fig. 167) nor the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) is executed, the main process (Fig. 165 ) will be described first.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in the state of "no operation", the main processing (FIG. 165) includes first RAM clearing processing (step SB117), setting value updating processing (FIG. 167), and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166). ) are not executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "RAM clear operation" has been performed, the first RAM clear process (step SB117) is executed in the main process (FIG. 165), while the set value update process ( 167) and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) are not executed. When the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed in the main process (FIG. 165), while the first RAM clear process (step SB117) is executed. ) and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) are not executed. When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, the main process (FIG. 165) executes the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), while the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed. ) and setting value update processing (FIG. 167) are not executed.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in the situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed (that is, the setting update display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 165) at the time of resuming are explained.

If the supply of operating power is restarted in the state of "no operation", if the supply of operating power is restarted in the state of "RAM clear operation", it will operate in the state of "setting change operation". Regardless of whether the power supply is restarted or the operating power supply is restarted while the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, the main process (FIG. 165) performs the set value update process (FIG. 165). 167) is executed, but the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is not executed. In other words, if the power failure processing is executed while the set value update processing (FIG. 167) is being executed, the set value will be updated regardless of the operation content when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. Processing (FIG. 167) is started anew.

With the above configuration, when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the setting value update process (FIG. 167), when the supply of operating power is restarted, the setting key insertion part at the time of power ON of the pachinko machine 10 The set value update process (FIG. 167) can be newly started regardless of the operation contents of the reset button 68a and the reset button 68c. This makes it possible to reliably generate an opportunity to complete the update of the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being started even though the update of the setting value is not completed.

Also, if the supply of operating power is stopped during the set value update process (FIG. 167), the set value update process (FIG. 167) is uniquely executed regardless of the operation content when resuming the supply of operating power. By doing so, it is possible to achieve the above-described excellent effects while simplifying the processing configuration compared to a configuration in which the content of processing to be executed is changed according to the content of each operation.

Next, when the power failure process is executed in a situation where the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed (i.e., a situation where the setting confirmation display flag is set to "1"), the subsequent supply of operating power The contents of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 165) at the time of resuming are explained.

When the supply of operating power is resumed in a situation where the "RAM clear operation" has been performed, the first RAM clear process (step SB117) is executed in the main process (FIG. 165), while the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. And the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is not executed. In other words, even if the power failure process is executed while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the setting confirmation The first RAM clear processing (step SB117) is executed without newly executing the processing (FIG. 166). This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) with respect to the "RAM clearing operation". The setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" by executing the first RAM clearing process (step SB117).

When the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, the setting value updating process (FIG. 167) is executed in the main process (FIG. 165), while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. is not executed. In other words, even if the power failure process is executed while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed, if the "setting change operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the setting confirmation The set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed without newly executing the use process (FIG. 166). This makes it possible to give priority to the execution of the set value update process (FIG. 167) for the "setting change operation". Also, even if the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is not executed in this way, the setting value to be updated is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 by executing the setting value update process (FIG. 167). When the setting value update process (FIG. 167) ends, the setting value information to be updated at that time is set in the setting reference area 341. 10 settings can be confirmed. Note that the setting confirmation display flag is cleared to "0" by executing the second RAM clearing process (step SB313) in the setting value updating process (FIG. 167).

If the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where the "setting confirmation operation" has been performed, the main processing (Fig. 165) performs setting confirmation on the condition that no abnormality has occurred with respect to the power failure flag, checksum, and setting value. Execute the process (FIG. 166). As a result, even if power failure processing is executed in the middle of the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166), it is possible to resume confirmation of the setting values by performing the "setting confirmation operation" when the supply of operating power is resumed. becomes.

When the supply of operating power is restarted in the state of "no operation", the main processing (FIG. 165) sets the setting key inserting unit 68a to The setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed even if the ON operation is not performed. As a result, even if the power failure processing is executed in the middle of the setting confirmation processing (Fig. 166) and the supply of operating power is resumed after that, even if there is no operation, it is possible to confirm the setting value. It is possible to restart.

Next, processing executed by the sound emission control device 81 will be described. Prior to the description of the process, the electrical configuration of the sound emission control device 81 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

The sound emission control device 81 has a sound emission control board 351 . A sound and light side MPU 352 is mounted on the sound emission control board 351 . The sound and light side MPU 352 incorporates a sound and light side ROM 354 and a sound and light side RAM 355 in addition to a sound and light side CPU 353 which is an arithmetic processing device including a control section and a calculation section. In addition to the elements described above, the sound/light side MPU 352 incorporates an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like.

The sound and light side ROM 354 is a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require power supply from the outside to hold data such as a NOR flash memory and a NAND flash memory, and is used exclusively for reading. The sound and light side ROM 354 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 .

The sound and light side RAM 355 is a memory (that is, volatile storage means) such as SRAM and DRAM that requires power supply from the outside to hold data, and is used for both reading and writing. The sound and light side RAM 355 can be randomly accessed, and has a shorter time required for reading than the sound and light side ROM 354 when compared with the same data capacity. The sound and light side RAM 355 temporarily stores various data for execution of the control program stored in the sound and light side ROM 354 .

An RTC 356 and an RTC memory 357 are mounted on the sound emission control board 351 in addition to the sound and light side MPU 352 . The RTC 356 is a real-time clock that constantly measures date information and time information, and outputs the measured date information and time information (hereinafter also referred to as date information) according to instructions from the sound and light side CPU 353. It is a configuration that allows In addition, the RTC 356 is provided with a backup power supply, and it is possible to measure date information and time information even while the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. Also, the RTC 356 is not limited to the configuration in which date and time information is measured, and may be configured to measure only time information.

The RTC memory 357 is a memory (that is, volatile storage means) such as SRAM and DRAM that requires power supply from the outside to hold data, and is used for both reading and writing. The date and time information of the RTC 356 is stored in the RTC memory 357 in accordance with an instruction from the sound and light side CPU 353 . The date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is read by the sound and light side CPU 353 as required. The sound and light side CPU 353 grasps the reference time based on the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357, and uses the reference time as a reference so that the time corresponding effect is executed every time a predetermined time (for example, one hour) elapses. Execute the process to make The RTC memory 357 is configured to be supplied with backup power from a backup power supply provided for the RTC 356, so that the date and time information is stored and retained even while the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. However, it is not limited to this, and the RTC memory 357 may be an EEPROM or the like that does not require power supply from the outside to store and hold information.

Next, the effect control processing executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 will be described with reference to the flow chart of FIG. It should be noted that the effect control process is executed when the supply of operating power to the sound and light side CPU 353 is started.

If an update start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SB401: YES), setting processing for update notification is executed (step SB402). The update start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started by the main side CPU 63 as already explained. In the update notification setting process, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value, and the setting value update process ( 167) is displayed on the pattern display device 41 to make it possible to recognize the content of the operation for ending the operation shown in FIG. 167). As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation contents and setting value update processing necessary to change the setting value (Fig. 167) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content required to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

If the confirmation start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step SB403: YES), the process for setting notification at confirmation is executed (step SB404). The confirmation start command is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is started by the main side CPU 63 as already explained. In the confirmation notification setting process, an image indicating that the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is being executed and an image for recognizing the operation content for ending the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are displayed. The display control device 82 is controlled to display on the pattern display device 41 . As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can recognize that the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being confirmed, and it is necessary to terminate the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166). It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification.

When the processing of steps SB401 to SB404 is executed, it is determined whether or not any of the normal return command, the return command for clearing, the return command for confirmation, and the return command for update has been received from the main CPU 63 ( step SB405). The normal return command does not execute any of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), and the setting value update process (FIG. 167), and the operation power supply start process (step SB101). to step SB122) is completed. The return command for clearing is transmitted when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed and the process for starting supply of operating power (steps SB101 to SB122) is completed. The return command at confirmation is sent when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed and the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122) is completed. The return command at the time of update is transmitted when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed and the process at the time of starting supply of operating power (steps SB101 to SB122) is completed.

If these return commands have not been received (step SB405: NO), the process returns to step SB401. The main CPU 63 transmits one of the return commands to the sound and light CPU 353 when the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power ends. In this case, as described above, the sound/light side CPU 353 does not execute the processing after step SB406 until it receives any of the return commands from the main side CPU 63 . As a result, while the main side CPU 63 is executing the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122), the sound and light side CPU 353 is prevented from starting execution control of normal effects. It becomes possible.

Also, in a situation where no return command has been received, there is a possibility of receiving an update start command or confirmation start command from the main side CPU 63, and when an update start command is received, the set value update process is performed as already explained. (Fig. 167) will be executed, and when the confirmation start command is received, the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) will be executed as already explained. A corresponding notification should be made. In this case, the sound and light side CPU 353 does not execute the processing after step SB406 until it receives any of the return commands from the main side CPU 63, so that when an update start command or confirmation start command is received, the notification corresponding to it is given. can be preferably started.

If any return command is received from the main CPU 63 (step SB405: YES), it is determined whether or not the received return command is a normal return command (step SB406). As already explained, the normal return command is issued at the start of supply of operating power without executing any of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), and the setting value update process (FIG. 167). (step SB101 to step SB122) are completed. When the normal return command is received (step SB406: YES), the current date and time information of the RTC 356 is read, and the read date and time information is stored in the RTC memory 357 (step SB407). As a result, the RTC memory 357 stores the date and time information that serves as a reference when specifying the timing for executing the time-based effect.

If the return command received this time is not the normal return command (step SB406: NO) but is the return command at the time of update (step SB408: YES), end processing of the notification at the time of update is executed (step SB409). The return command at the time of updating is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is terminated by the main side CPU 63 as already described. In the end processing of the update notification, the notification corresponding to the set value update processing (FIG. 167) started in step SB402 is ended.

If the return command received this time is not a return command for updating (step SB408: NO) but a return command for confirmation (step SB410: YES), end processing of notification for confirmation is executed (step SB411). The return command at the time of confirmation is transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is terminated by the main side CPU 63 as already described. In the end processing of notification at confirmation, the notification corresponding to the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) started at step SB404 is terminated.

When the process of step SB407 is executed, when the process of step SB409 is executed, when the negative determination is made in step SB410, or when the process of step SB411 is executed, the process for performing the execution control of normal production is performed. Run. Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the time-based effect (step SB412).

The time-based effect is a effect that is executed each time a predetermined time (for example, one hour) elapses based on the reference time corresponding to the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 . In the performance corresponding to the time, the light emission performance corresponding to the performance corresponding to the time is performed in the display light emitting part 53, the sound output performance corresponding to the performance corresponding to the time is performed in the speaker part 54, and the performance corresponding to the time is performed in the pattern display device 41. A display effect is performed.

In addition, when the time corresponding effect is started in a situation where the effect for the game cycle is being executed, the display light emitting part 53 and the speaker part 54 execute the time corresponding effect with priority over the effect for the game time. On the other hand, in the pattern display device 41, the image display corresponding to the performance corresponding to the time is performed in a state where the image display corresponding to the performance for the game cycle is reduced and displayed on a part of the display surface of the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加In addition, when the time corresponding effect is started in a situation where the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is being executed, the display light emitting part 53 and the speaker part 54 execute the time corresponding effect preferentially over the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. On the other hand, in the pattern display device 41, the image display corresponding to the presentation corresponding to the time is performed in a state where the image display corresponding to the presentation for the opening/closing execution mode is reduced and displayed on a part of the display surface of the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加

With the configuration in which the time-based effect is executed every time a predetermined time (for example, one hour) passes based on the reference time corresponding to the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357, a plurality of adjacent players in the game hall If the reference times of the pachinko machines 10 are the same, it is possible to simultaneously start the performance corresponding to time in the plurality of pachinko machines 10. - 特許庁In addition, since the power of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 is turned on at the same time in the game hall, the reference times of the plurality of pachinko machines 10 basically match.

At step SB412, the reference time is grasped based on the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357. FIG. Also, the current date and time information of the RTC 356 is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the difference between the reference time and the time corresponding to the current date and time information read from the RTC 356 is an integral multiple of the predetermined time. When an affirmative determination is made in step SB412, setting processing for time-based effects is executed (step SB413). In the processing for setting the time-based effect, the display controller 53 and the speaker unit 54 are set to execute the time-based effect, and the pattern display device 41 issues a command for executing the time-based effect. 82. It should be noted that it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the content of execution of the time-based presentation differs according to the number of times of execution of the time-based presentation with reference to the reference time corresponding to the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 .

If a negative determination is made in step SB412 or if the processing of step SB413 is executed, other processing is executed (step SB414). In other processing, when a command to start the game round effect is received from the main side CPU 63, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 are used to start the game round effect. If the situation is such that the effect for the game round should be advanced, settings are made for the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 to advance the effect for the game round. When the situation is such that the effect for the game should be terminated, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 are set to end the effect for the game. In other processing, when a command to start the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is received from the main side CPU 63, the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is produced by the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54. Setting for starting is performed, and when the situation is such that the effect for the opening/closing execution mode should be advanced, the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54 are used to advance the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. Setting is performed, and when the opening/closing execution mode effect should be terminated, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 are set to terminate the opening/closing execution mode effect.

Next, the operation corresponding to the contents of the processing executed in the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

All of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166), and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) in the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63 is not executed, the main side CPU 63 transmits a normal return command to the sound and light side CPU 353 when the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power ends. When the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the normal return command, it does not execute the control related to the notification. On the other hand, when the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the normal return command, it stores the current date/time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 . As a result, information corresponding to the reference time that is referred to for specifying the trigger for execution of the time-based presentation is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 .

When the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed in the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63, the process at the start of supply of operating power (step SB101 to step SB122) is completed, the main side CPU 63 transmits a return command for clearing to the sound and light side CPU 353 . When the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the return command for clearing, it does not execute the control related to the notification. Further, the sound/light side CPU 353 does not store the current date/time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 even if the return command for clearing is received. Since backup power is supplied to the RTC memory 357, if new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 does not occur, the RTC memory will be charged before the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The date and time information stored in 357 is stored and held as it is.

When the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed in the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63, the process at the start of supply of operating power (step SB101 to step SB122) is completed, the main side CPU 63 transmits a return command at the time of update to the sound and light side CPU 353 . When the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the return command at the time of updating, it terminates the notification corresponding to the execution of the setting value updating process (FIG. 167). Further, even if the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the update return command, it does not store the current date and time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 . Since backup power is supplied to the RTC memory 357, if new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 does not occur, the RTC memory will be charged before the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The date and time information stored in 357 is stored and held as it is.

When the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed in the process (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63, the process at the start of supply of operating power (step SB101 to step SB122) is completed, the main side CPU 63 transmits a return command at the time of confirmation to the sound and light side CPU 353 . When the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the confirmation return command, it terminates the notification corresponding to the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166). Further, the sound/light side CPU 353 does not store the current date/time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 even if it receives the confirmation return command. Since backup power is supplied to the RTC memory 357, if new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 does not occur, the RTC memory will be charged before the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The date and time information stored in 357 is stored and held as it is.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value is changed from the predetermined starting setting value. As a result, in the setting value update processing (FIG. 167), regardless of the setting value to be used before the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is started, the change operation of the setting value from a certain starting corresponding setting value is performed. It is possible to do Therefore, it becomes easy for the operator to understand the work content of the setting value changing operation.

Specifically, the set value corresponding to the start is "setting 1", which has the lowest advantage. Therefore, when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value is changed from "setting 1" with the lowest advantage. As a result, even if the administrator of the gaming hall unintentionally terminates the setting value updating process (FIG. 167) immediately after the setting value updating process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value with the lowest advantage is obtained. Therefore, even if a game is started in such a situation, it is possible to prevent an unintended disadvantage from occurring in the game hall.

A setting reference area 341 and a setting update area 342 are provided in the work area 221 for specific control. (FIG. 167) is being executed, the information corresponding to the setting value being changed is stored in the setting update area 342 . As a result, the setting value information set before the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started is stored in the setting reference area 341, while the setting value update process (FIG. 167) Setting values can be changed.

When the supply of operating power is started, the main CPU 63 transmits a return command at the time of clearing when executing the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), and when executing the setting value updating process (FIG. 167). When the reset command is transmitted at the time of update and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, the reset command at the time of confirmation is transmitted, and these first RAM clear process (step SB117), set value update process (FIG. 167) and If none of the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) is executed, the normal return command is transmitted. As a result, control corresponding to the type of start situation when the supply of operating power is started can be performed not only by the main side CPU 63 but also by the sound and light side CPU 353 .

The sound and light side CPU 353 makes an affirmative determination in step SB405 of the effect control processing (FIG. 173) even if any of the normal return command, the return command at the time of clearing, the return command at the time of updating, and the return command at the time of confirmation is received. Then, the processing of steps SB412 to SB414 is executed. On the other hand, when the normal return command is received, write processing to the RTC memory 357 (step SB407) is executed, and when the return command at the time of update is received, the end processing of the update notification (step SB409) is executed. When the return command at confirmation is received, end processing of notification at confirmation (step SB411) is executed, and when the return command at clear is received, dedicated processing is not executed. As a result, when one of the return commands is received, the sound and light side CPU 353 starts the processing corresponding to the progress of the game, while the sound and light control corresponding to each return command is performed. It is possible to make it executed by the side CPU 353 .

After transmitting any of the return commands, the main CPU 63 ends the processing for starting supply of operating power (steps SB101 to SB122) and starts the processing for controlling the progress of the game (steps S8907 to S8920). Then, the sound and light side CPU 353 performs execution control of an effect corresponding to the content of the progress of the game when any of the return commands is received. As a result, after the main side CPU 63 enters a situation where the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed, the sound and light side CPU 353 controls the execution of the performance corresponding to the content of the progress of the game. becomes possible. In this case, the sound and light side CPU 353 executes processing corresponding to each return command. As a result, the sound and light side CPU 353 uses a plurality of return commands for differentiating the execution contents of the processing at the start of supply of the operating power in the sound and light side CPU 353 to provide the sound and light side CPU 353 with a trigger to start the execution control of the effect corresponding to the progress of the game. can be recognized by

Based on the date and time information stored in the memory 357 for RTC, the time-based performance is executed when the execution timing of the time-based performance is reached. It becomes possible to In this case, if the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167) or the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started While no new date and time information is stored in the RTC memory 357, the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are all executed. If not, the current date and time information measured by the RTC 356 is stored in the RTC memory 357 . As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 according to the contents of the processing executed by the main CPU 63, and It is possible to create a situation in which new date and time information is not stored in memory 357 .

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, if the "RAM clear operation" is performed, the first RAM clear process (step SB117) is executed, and if the "setting change operation" is performed 167) is executed, and if a "setting confirmation operation" is performed, a setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. On the other hand, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in the "no operation" situation, the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167) and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are performed. ) are not executed. In this case, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started as described above, the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), or the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. In this case, new storage of date and time information in RTC memory 357 does not occur. The current date and time information measured by the RTC 356 is stored in the RTC memory 357 when the other is not executed. As a result, when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, is the date and time information newly stored in the RTC memory 357 or is not newly stored in the RTC memory 357? can be selected by the manager of the game hall.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processes (steps SB125 to Before SB128) is started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

The setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are executed as the process (step SB101 to step SB122) when the supply of operating power is started, while the supply of operating power is stopped during the initial check period. It is started after the process at start is finished. As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, when either the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) or the setting value update process (Fig. 167) is executed, and when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 167) is executed. 166) and set value update processing (FIG. 167) are not executed, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal regardless of the situation when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started.

The main processing (FIG. 165) of the main CPU 63 includes when either the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) or the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is executed, and the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) and setting This is a process that is executed in common even if none of the value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, and is a process that is executed in both the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167). is executed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are checked as a process whose execution order is later than the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167). A process to start the display for is set. In this way, the processing for starting the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is set as a common processing, thereby simplifying the processing configuration and realizing the advantages already described. It becomes possible to play the effect.

Even when the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are performing the check display, the main CPU 63 can start the processing for advancing the game. As a result, the game can be played even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 after the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed. It is possible to prevent the start timing of the process for progress from being delayed.

In the operation power supply start processing (steps SB101 to SB122), which is executed when the supply of the operating power is started in the main CPU 63, it is determined whether or not the set value to be used is within the normal range. Processing for monitoring is performed. Then, when the set value to be used is abnormal, a regulation state is entered in which the processing for progressing the game is not started. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing for advancing the game from being started even though the set value to be used is abnormal.

The process for monitoring whether or not the set value to be used is within the normal range is the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133 ) in step S8919. As a result, even if the set value to be used becomes abnormal in the process of progressing the game, it is possible to deal with it.

In the operation power supply start processing (steps SB101 to SB122), which is executed when the supply of the operating power is started in the main CPU 63, it is determined whether or not the set value to be used is within the normal range. In addition to monitoring, whether or not the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" is monitored, and the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are checked. Monitoring is performed to see if Sam is healthy. Then, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or if the checksum is abnormal, a regulation state is entered in which the processing for advancing the game is not started. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing for advancing the game from being started even though an information error has occurred in the main RAM 65 .

Even if the supply of operating power is stopped, the restricted state is resumed when the supply of operating power is resumed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the state in which the execution of the processing for progressing the game is restricted due to the occurrence of information abnormality in the main RAM 65 simply by stopping the supply of the operating power. Become.

The restricted state is released by executing the set value update process (FIG. 167). As a result, when the state in which the progress of the game is restricted due to the occurrence of an information abnormality in the main RAM 65 is released, it is possible to newly set the set values to be used.

Even in the restricted state, power failure monitoring and various counter updating processes are executed. As a result, it is possible to ensure the execution of the necessary processing even in the state where the progress of the game is restricted as described above. In particular, by executing power outage monitoring, it is possible to appropriately deal with power outages when power outages occur even when the progress of the game is restricted.

When the restricted state is reached, it is notified that the set value of the object to be used should be changed. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main side RAM 65, it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to eliminate it.

When an information abnormality occurs with respect to the main side RAM 65, an abnormality signal is externally output toward the management computer of the game hall. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main side RAM 65, it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to eliminate it.

An abnormality signal is externally output toward the control computer of the game hall even when an abnormality different from the information abnormality occurs with respect to the main side RAM 65 occurs. This makes it possible to share the configuration for external output.

Even if the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped in the restricted state in which the progress of the game is restricted due to the occurrence of an information abnormality in the main side RAM 65, the restriction is still applied when the supply of the operating power is resumed. If the state is not cleared, the abnormal signal is output to the outside again. As a result, in the regulated state, an abnormal signal is output to the outside every time the supply of operating power is restarted. Therefore, it becomes easy for the manager of the game hall to recognize that an information abnormality has occurred with respect to the main side RAM 65 .

When the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed in the process (step SB101 to step SB122) when the supply of operating power is started, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) And the execution of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134) is prohibited, and the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) and the Execution of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is permitted. If the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the set value update process (FIG. 167) are not executed, the timer interrupt process is interrupted during the operation power supply start process (steps SB101 to SB122). By doing so, it is possible to early complete the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power.

On the other hand, when the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) and the setting value update process (Fig. 167) are executed, the process corresponding to the operation of the manager of the game hall is executed. becomes longer. In this case, even if the setting confirmation process (Fig. 166) and the setting value update process (Fig. 167) are being executed, if the interrupt of the timer interrupt process is still disabled, the execution of the timer interrupt process is started. Timing is extremely slow. On the other hand, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, the interrupt of the timer interrupt process is permitted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution start timing of timer interrupt processing from being extremely late. Further, while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are being executed, the process for controlling the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is executed. By executing the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) as an interrupt, the display regarding the setting value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 using the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). It is possible to do it.

In addition, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, the start-up flag is set to "1". Therefore, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started while the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) or the set value update process (FIG. 167) is being executed, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 167) 133), the power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while the processing for progressing the game can be prevented from being executed.

Note that when none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 occurs. However, when any one of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 is not performed. It is not limited to configurations that do not occur. For example, when none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, or when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed A configuration may also be adopted in which the date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 immediately. Also, when none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value update process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, or when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed A configuration may also be adopted in which the date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 immediately. Also, if none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, or if the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed A configuration may also be adopted in which the date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 immediately.

Further, if none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value update process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, if the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, Alternatively, the configuration may be such that date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. Further, when none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed, Alternatively, the configuration may be such that date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed. Further, when none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed, when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed, Alternatively, the configuration may be such that date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed.

Further, when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) is executed, new storage of date and time information in RTC memory 357 occurs. A configuration in which storage does not occur may be adopted. Further, when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 occurs. A configuration in which storage does not occur may be adopted. Further, when the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, new storage of the date and time information in the RTC memory 357 occurs. A configuration in which storage does not occur may be adopted. Also, when the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) or the set value updating process (FIG. 167) is executed, new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 occurs. A configuration in which new storage of date and time information in the memory 357 does not occur may be adopted. When the first RAM clearing process (step SB117) or the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, the date and time information is newly stored in the RTC memory 357. Otherwise, the RTC memory 357 A configuration may be adopted in which new storage of date and time information does not occur. Also, when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) or the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, new storage of date and time information in the RTC memory 357 occurs. A configuration in which new storage of date and time information in the memory 357 does not occur may be adopted.

When the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, all of the work area 221 for specific control including the setting reference area 341 and the setting update area 342 is set in the initial setting at the start (step SB303). The configuration may be such that the area is cleared to "0" and the initialization is executed. In this case, the second RAM clearing process (step SB313) may not be executed in the set value update process (FIG. 167).

Further, when the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value may be changed from a predetermined setting value other than "setting 1". For example, it may be configured to start changing the setting value from "setting 2", may be configured to start changing the setting value from "setting 3", or start changing the setting value from "setting 4". may be configured to start changing the setting value from "setting 5", or may be configured to start changing the setting value from "setting 6".

When the setting value update process (FIG. 167) is started, the setting value information stored in the setting reference area 341 is overwritten in the setting update area 342 as in the forty-fifth embodiment. By doing so, a configuration may be adopted in which the setting value starts to be changed from the setting value that has been set to be used until then.

Further, the processing for transmitting various return commands in the main processing (FIG. 165) may be set as processing before the remaining processing (steps SB125 to SB128) is started. In this case, if any one of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), set value update process (FIG. 167), and setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, the corresponding flag is set and the above In the processing for transmitting various return commands, the configuration may be such that the return command corresponding to the state of the flag is sent to the sound and light side CPU 353 .

In addition to or in place of the configuration in which the time-based effect is executed each time a predetermined time elapses based on the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357, the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is used as a reference. may be configured to monitor whether or not a predetermined abnormality has occurred each time a predetermined period of time elapses. A configuration in which notification of the base value is performed may be employed. In this case, the RTC 356 and the RTC memory 357 may be provided on the main control board 61, and the main CPU 63 may perform the abnormality monitoring or the notification of the base value. A plurality of pachinko machines 10 installed in the game hall are simultaneously monitored for abnormality, and the result is notified by, for example, the pattern display device 41, thereby periodically checking whether or not a predetermined abnormality has occurred. It is possible to collectively monitor a plurality of pachinko machines 10.例文帳に追加In addition, by notifying the base value at the same time by the pattern display device 41 or the like in the plurality of pachinko machines 10 set in the game hall, the periodic monitoring of the base value is performed collectively for the plurality of pachinko machines 10. It is possible to do Note that the above various notifications are not limited to being performed by the pachinko machine 10 itself, and may be configured to be performed by external output to the management computer of the game hall.

If it is determined in the main process (FIG. 165) that the power failure flag is not set to "1", if it is determined that the checksum is abnormal, or if the setting value in the setting reference area 341 is abnormal If determined, the setting value update process (FIG. 165) may be forcibly executed regardless of whether or not the "setting change operation" has been performed. This makes it possible to immediately change the set value when an information error occurs in the main RAM 65 .

<Fiftieth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the effect control processing executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 is different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 175 is a flow chart showing effect control processing in this embodiment executed by the sound and light side CPU 353 .

At steps SB501 to SB505, the same processes as steps SB401 to SB405 of the effect control process (FIG. 173) in the forty-ninth embodiment are executed. When any one of the normal return command, the return command for clearing, the return command for confirmation, and the return command for update is received from the main CPU 63 (step SB505: YES), the return command received this time is other than the normal return command. It is determined whether or not it is a return command (step SB506).

If the return command received this time is one of the return command at the time of clearing, the return command at the time of confirmation, and the return command at the time of update (step SB506: YES), the effect control processing in the forty-ninth embodiment (FIG. 173) In the same manner as in step SB407, the current date and time information of the RTC 356 is read, and the read date and time information is stored in the RTC memory 357 (step SB407). As a result, the RTC memory 357 stores the date and time information that serves as a reference when specifying the timing for executing the time-based effect.

At steps SB508 to SB514, the same processes as steps SB408 to SB414 of the effect control process (FIG. 173) in the forty-ninth embodiment are executed.

FIG. 176 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the action corresponding to the contents of the processing executed in the processing (steps SB101 to SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63. As shown in FIG.

As in the forty-ninth embodiment, in the processing (step SB101 to step SB122) at the start of supply of operating power in the main CPU 63, the first RAM clear processing (step SB117), the setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166) and If none of the setting value update processing (FIG. 167) is executed, the main CPU 63 transmits a normal return command to the sound and light CPU 353, and if the first RAM clear processing (step SB117) is executed, The main CPU 63 transmits a return command for clearing to the sound and light CPU 353, and when the set value update process (FIG. 167) is executed, the main CPU 63 transmits a return command for updating to the sound and light CPU 353. When the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is executed, the main CPU 63 transmits a return command for confirmation to the sound and light CPU 353 .

As in the forty-ninth embodiment, the sound and light side CPU 353 terminates the notification corresponding to the execution of the set value update process (FIG. 167) when the return command at the time of update is received, and at the time of confirmation When the return command is received, the notification corresponding to the execution of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) is terminated. Further, even if the sound/light side CPU 353 receives the normal return command and the return command for clearing, as in the forty-ninth embodiment, it does not execute the control related to the notification.

The sound and light side CPU 353 stores the current date and time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 when any one of the return command for clearing, the return command for updating, and the return command for confirmation is received. As a result, information corresponding to the reference time that is referred to for specifying the trigger for execution of the time-based presentation is newly stored in the RTC memory 357 . On the other hand, the sound/light side CPU 353 does not store the current date and time information measured by the RTC 356 in the RTC memory 357 even if the normal return command is received. Since backup power is supplied to the RTC memory 357, if new storage of the date and time information in the RTC memory 357 does not occur, the RTC The date and time information stored in the memory 357 is stored and held as it is.

According to the above configuration, any one of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167), and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) in the process (steps SB101 to SB122) when the supply of operating power is started is executed, the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is rewritten with the current date and time information measured by the RTC 356, whereas the processing at the start of supply of operating power (steps SB101 to If none of the first RAM clearing process (step SB117), the setting value updating process (FIG. 167) and the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) are executed in step SB122), the data stored in the RTC memory 357 Date and time information cannot be rewritten. As a result, even if the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is once turned off for maintenance or operation check of the pachinko machine 10 during the operation of the game hall, in the state of "no operation" when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. By turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to prevent the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 from being rewritten. Therefore, when restarting the supply of operating power after turning off the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 once during the operation of the game hall, the reference time of the performance corresponding to time is set to be the same among the surrounding pachinko machines 10 in the game hall. However, it is possible to improve the operability for restarting the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 .

In addition, since the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is not rewritten by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 in the state of "no operation", the date and time information stored in the RTC memory 357 is not rewritten. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on so as not to be rewritten, the first RAM clear processing (step SB117), setting value update processing (FIG. 167) and setting confirmation processing (FIG. 166). It is possible to prevent the processing from being executed.

<Fifty-first embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 177 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SB601 to SB630 in the main processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

Steps SB601 to SB622 execute the same processes as steps SB101 to SB122 of the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

When the process of step SB612 is executed, when the process of step SB613 is executed, when the process of step SB615 is executed, when the process of step SB618 is executed, or when the process of step SB622 is executed, the specific control Information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the work area 221 (step SB623). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the remaining processing is performed after the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SB601 to SB622) at the time of starting the supply of the operating power. Before (steps SB627 to SB630) are started, an initial check period is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

Also, the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) and the setting value update process (FIG. 167) are executed as the process (steps SB601 to SB622) when the supply of operating power is started. is started after the end of the supply start process. As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step SB624). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. When the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started, the first to fourth notification display devices are set so that the check display is performed in the situation where the counter under check is set to a value of 1 or more. 201 to 204 are controlled for display.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the checking counter in the specific control work area 221 is "0" (step SB625). Then, it waits in step SB625 until the value of the checking counter becomes "0". In this case, the state in which the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" is maintained. Among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is terminated. Therefore, until the initial check period set at step SB623 elapses, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the execution of the process for advancing the game is blocked. is continued.

After that, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SB626). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. At step SB626, the power failure flag in the work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, the remaining processing of steps SB627 to SB630 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but such irregular time is utilized to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SB627 to SB630. In this respect, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SB627 to SB630 are non-periodic processes that are executed non-periodically. In steps SB627 to SB630, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

According to the above configuration, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the execution of the process for progressing the game is blocked. As a result, it is possible to check whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal under a situation in which no game is played.

<Fifty-Second Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 178 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SB701 to SB734 in the main processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

Unlike the forty-ninth embodiment, the power-on initialization process is not executed in the main process of this embodiment. Therefore, when the main process is started, the processes after step SB701 are started without waiting for the predetermined wait time to elapse. Although the power-on initialization process is not executed, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted when the main process is started.

In the main process, first, the internal function register setting process is executed (step SB701) in the same manner as in step SB102 of the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment, and the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment. Similarly to step SB103 of (step SB702), the start-up flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB702). After that, the power failure flag is set to "1", the checksum is normal, the setting value is normal, and the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1". Under this condition (steps SB703 to SB705: YES, step SB706: NO), it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB707).

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB707: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB708). If the game stop flag is not set to "1" and the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB708: NO, step SB709: YES), or the game stop flag is not set to "1" and the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on using the setting key, and the setting confirmation display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". If so (step SB708 and step SB709: NO, step SB710: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SB711). In the setting confirmation process, steps SB201 to SB202 and steps SB204 to SB207 in the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) in the forty-ninth embodiment are executed.

In other words, the confirmation start command is not transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 in the setting confirmation processing of this embodiment. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the setting confirmation process is executed, the notification corresponding to the setting confirmation process is not executed by the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section . In the present embodiment, as already described, when the main process is activated, the processes after step SB701 are started without waiting for the predetermined time for waiting to elapse. There is a possibility that the operation start and initial setting of the display device 41 have not been completed. On the other hand, by preventing the notification corresponding to the setting confirmation process from being executed by the symbol display device 41 as described above, the display control of the symbol display device 41 is started in a situation where the initial setting is not completed. It is possible to prevent it from being lost. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which notification corresponding to the setting confirmation process is performed by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 but not by the pattern display device 41 .

After executing the setting confirmation process, information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 (step SB712). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. That is, when the setting confirmation process is executed in the process (steps SB701 to SB729) when the supply of operating power is started, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 201 to At 204, the check display is started, and the check display is performed in a state where progress of processing is not waiting.

When the reset button 68c has not been pressed, the game stop flag has not been set to "1", and the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned on using the setting key, the specific control work is performed. If the setting confirmation display flag in the area 221 is not set to "1" (steps SB707 to SB710: NO), the checking counter provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set (step SB713). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step SB714). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. When the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started, the first to fourth notification display devices are set so that the check display is performed in the situation where the counter under check is set to a value of 1 or more. 201 to 204 are controlled for display.

Thereafter, wait processing is executed (step SB715). The wait process waits until the value of the checking counter in the work area 221 for specific control becomes "0". In this case, the state in which the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" is maintained. Among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is terminated. Therefore, until the initial check period set at step SB713 elapses, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the execution of the process for advancing the game is blocked. is continued. In addition, the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed during the waiting time in the wait process. In other words, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 use the wait period for preventing the execution of the processing for progressing the game until the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. It is possible to make the display for checking by pressing. After the wait process (step SB715) is completed, a normal return command is transmitted to the sound/light side CPU 353 (step SB716) in the same manner as in step SB113 of the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

When the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB707 and step SB717: YES), the setting value update process is executed (step SB718). Also, regardless of whether or not the above-described "setting change operation" is performed, even if the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB706: YES ), the set value update process is executed (step SB717). In the set value update process, steps SB301 to SB304 and steps SB306 to SB314 in the set value update process (FIG. 167) in the forty-ninth embodiment are executed.

In other words, the update start command is not transmitted to the sound and light side CPU 353 in the set value update processing of this embodiment. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the set value update process is executed, the notification corresponding to the set value update process is not executed by the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54. FIG. In the present embodiment, as already described, when the main process is activated, the processes after step SB701 are started without waiting for the predetermined time for waiting to elapse. There is a possibility that the operation start and initial setting of the display device 41 have not been completed. On the other hand, by preventing the symbol display device 41 from executing the notification corresponding to the setting value updating process as described above, the display control of the symbol display device 41 is started in a situation where the initial setting is not completed. It is possible to prevent it from being lost. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which notification corresponding to the set value update processing is performed by the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 but not by the pattern display device 41 .

After executing the setting value updating process, information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 (step SB719). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. That is, when the set value update process is executed in the process (steps SB701 to SB729) when the supply of operating power is started, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 201 to At 204, the check display is started, and the check display is performed in a state where progress of processing is not waiting.

When the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is not turned ON (step SB707: YES, step SB717: NO), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is "1". is not set (step SB720: NO), the first RAM clearing process is executed (step SB721). The processing contents of the first RAM clear processing are the same as the first RAM clear processing (step SB117) of the main processing (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

Thereafter, information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the checking counter provided in the specific control work area 221 (step SB722). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (step SB723). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. When the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started, the first to fourth notification display devices are set so that the check display is performed in the situation where the counter under check is set to a value of 1 or more. 201 to 204 are controlled for display.

Thereafter, wait processing is executed (step SB724). The wait process waits until the value of the checking counter in the work area 221 for specific control becomes "0". In this case, the state in which the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" is maintained. Among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is terminated. Therefore, until the initial check period set at step SB722 elapses, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 in the situation where the execution of the process for advancing the game is blocked. is continued. In addition, the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed during the waiting time in the wait process. In other words, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 use the wait period for preventing the execution of the processing for progressing the game until the operation start and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. It is possible to make the display for checking by pressing. After the wait process (step SB724) is completed, a return command for clearing is sent to the sound/light side CPU 353 (step SB725) in the same manner as in step SB118 of the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

If a negative determination is made in any of steps SB703 to SB705, after setting "1" to the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB726), whether the reset button 68c is pressed or not (Step SB727). When the reset button 68c is being pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is being turned on using the setting key (step SB717 and step SB727: YES), the set value update process is executed in step SB718. At the same time, at step SB719, the setting processing of the checking counter is executed. The contents of these processes have already been explained.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB727: NO), if it is determined that the game stop flag is set to "1" at step SB720, or if the game stop flag is set to "1" at step SB708 is set, the processing of steps SB728 and SB729 is executed. The processing contents of steps SB728 and SB729 are the same as steps SB121 and SB122 of the main processing (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

When the process of step SB712 is executed, when the process of step SB716 is executed, when the process of step SB719 is executed, when the process of step SB725 is executed, or when the process of step SB729 is executed, the specific control The startup processing flag in the work area 221 is cleared to "0" (step SB730). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. In step SB730, the power failure flag in work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, the remaining processing of steps SB731 to SB734 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but such irregular time is used to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SB731 to SB734. In this respect, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SB731 to SB734 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly. In steps SB731 to SB734, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

According to the above configuration, when the setting confirmation process (step SB711) and the setting value update process (step SB718) are not executed in the process (step SB701 to step SB729) at the start of supply of operating power, the wait process , the check display continues on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 while waiting for the progress of the process. As a result, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed using the wait period for preventing the execution of the processing for progressing the game until the start of operation of the pattern display device 41 and the completion of the initial setting are completed. , it is possible to perform a check display. In addition, it is possible to secure an opportunity to confirm the check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 before the processing for progressing the game is started.

On the other hand, the setting confirmation process (step SB711) or the setting value update process (step SB718) does not end unless at least the game hall manager turns off the setting key insertion unit 68a. Or, by the time the set value update process (step SB718) is completed, the time required for starting the operation of the pattern display device 41 and completing the initial setting has passed. In this case, when the setting confirmation process (step SB711) or the setting value update process (step SB718) is executed, the wait process is not executed so that the setting confirmation process (step SB711) or the setting value update process (step SB711) When the value update process (step SB718) is executed, it is possible to prevent the time required to start the process for advancing the game from becoming excessively long.

Further, when the setting confirmation process (step SB711) or the setting value update process (step SB718) is executed, after the setting confirmation process (step SB711) or the setting value update process (step SB718) is completed, the first to the first 4 Check display is performed on the notification display devices 201-204. As a result, the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 while not affecting the display of the set values using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. becomes possible.

<Fifty-third embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 179 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . It should be noted that the processing of steps SB801 to SB826 in the main processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63 .

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step SB801). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. During this predetermined waiting period, the start of operation and initial setting of the pattern display device 41 are completed. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, an internal function register setting process is executed (step SB802). In the internal function register setting process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, (Specifically, 4 milliseconds), and the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134), which is a process that is periodically interrupted and started with respect to the main process, is changed from the first interrupt cycle. is set to the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds), which is a short cycle.

In other words, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are arranged so that the interrupt cycle becomes relatively long and short as the timer interrupt processing. exists. Both the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are started by interrupting the main processing. Also, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) and is not activated. In addition, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133) nor the second timer interrupt processing (Fig. 134) are executed, those cycles The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started first, regardless of the order of progress. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134).

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is set as the main interrupt period. A specific register of the side CPU 63 is set. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to setting the first and second interrupt cycles, setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB803). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started, the start-up processing flag is A situation in which the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) should be terminated without executing the process for progressing the game while executing the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

The start-up processing flag is set to "1" when the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power is started in the main processing (FIG. 165). is cleared to "0" before the processing at the time of supply start is completed and the remaining processing (steps SB819 to SB822) is started. As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. , the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the setting value update process (FIG. 181), which will be described later, among the processes (steps SB801 to SB818 and steps SB823 to SB826) when the supply of operating power is started is being executed. It is possible to prevent the processing for advancing the game in . On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), even if the start-up processing flag is set to "1", by executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905, the operating power Of the processing (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) at the time of supply start, the setting confirmation processing (step SB810) or the setting value update processing (FIG. 181) described later is being executed. Power outage monitoring is performed, the winning random number counter C1, the big winning type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and fraud detection is performed.

In particular, even when the start-up flag is set to "1", the power failure information storage process (step S8901) is executed so that the operation power supply start process (steps SB801 to SB818) is executed. , step SB823 to step SB826), the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the setting value update process (FIG. 181) described later is being executed. becomes possible. In the power failure process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is used for the specific control. Since the data is stored in the work area 221, it is possible not to specify that the main side RAM 65 is abnormal when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, if a power failure occurs during the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the setting value update process (FIG. 181), the occurrence of the power failure can be detected during the setting-related process and the next operation power supply can be performed. It can be specified at the start.

Incidentally, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the set value update process (Fig. 181) is being executed, both the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 134) Interrupts are not prohibited and can be interrupted at any timing. In this case, when the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started by interrupting the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the setting value update process (FIG. 181), The information of the return address of the main process (FIG. 179) for returning after the timer interrupt process to be started is completed is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the timer interrupt process is started. Information of various registers of the main CPU 63 immediately before is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be started ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 179) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

After setting "1" to the startup processing flag at step SB803, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB804). . When power failure processing is executed in the power failure information storage process (step S8901) of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), the power failure flag is set to "1". The power failure flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the power failure process was appropriately performed at the time of the previous power failure.

If the power failure flag is set to "1" (step SB804: YES), it is determined whether the checksum is normal (step SB805). Specifically, first, checksums are calculated for the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control. The checksum calculation method is the same as in the thirty-third embodiment. After that, the specific control work area 221 and the specific control work area 221 calculated in the power failure process executed immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and stored in the specific control work area 221 The checksum for the stack area 222 is read, and the read checksum is compared with the checksum calculated as described above in the current main processing. Then, it is determined whether or not the checksums match.

If the checksums match (step SB805: YES), is the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting reference area 341 (see FIG. 154) in the specific control work area 221 within the normal range? It is determined whether or not (step SB806). The setting reference area 341 is a storage area for storing information for specifying the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 by the main side CPU 63 as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the numerical information of "1" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1". When the numerical information of "2" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 2". When the numerical information of "3" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3". When the numerical information of "4" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4". When the numerical information of "5" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5". When the numerical information of "6" is stored in the setting reference area 341, the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6". At step SB806, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in setting reference area 341 is one of "1" to "6".

If all of steps SB804 to SB806 are affirmative, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB807). That is, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started by performing the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is being pressed. Here, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the main controller 60 is provided with the setting key inserting portion 68a and the reset button 68c, but is not provided with the update button 68b. Further, the main controller 60 is provided with the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 instead of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c as in the eleventh embodiment.

If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB807: NO), it is determined whether or not the game stop flag or setting update display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". (Step SB808).

The game stop flag is set to "1" when the power failure flag is not set to "1", the checksum does not match, or the set value is abnormal. By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step S8907 by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed.

The setting update display flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 that the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the setting update display flag is "1". is set, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display a display indicating that the setting value is being updated and a display indicating the setting value being updated. The setting update display flag is set to "1" when the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is started, and is cleared to "0" when the setting value update process (FIG. 181) ends. In a situation where the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is not executed, the setting update display flag is basically not set to "1". However, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started after that, , the setting update display flag is set to "1". The state in which the setting update display flag is set to "1" is maintained until the setting update display flag is cleared to "0" in the setting value update process (FIG. 181).

If the game stop flag and the setting update display flag are not set to "1" and a negative determination is made in step SB808, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key. (step SB809). If the setting key inserting portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB809: YES), a setting confirmation process is executed (step SB810). The contents of the setting confirmation process are the same as those of the setting confirmation process (FIG. 166) in the forty-ninth embodiment. Note that, in this embodiment, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting confirmation process is being executed, the setting confirmation is not performed unless the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operation power is restarted. processing is not performed.

If the setting key insertion unit 68a has not been turned on using the setting key (step SB809: NO), a normal return command is sent to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB811). The contents of the processing executed by the sound emission control device 81 when the normal return command is received are the same as those of the forty-ninth embodiment.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step SB807 that the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is determined to be ON by using the setting key (step SB807 and step SB812). : YES), set value update processing is executed (step SB813). That is, in the present embodiment, even if the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the "setting change operation" is not performed when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. The set value update process is not executed for as long as possible. Details of the set value update process will be described later.

If it is determined in step SB807 that the reset button 68c has been pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a has not been turned ON using the setting key (step SB812: NO), the specific It is determined whether or not the game stop flag or setting update display flag in the control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SB814).

When "1" is not set to both the game stop flag and the setting update display flag (step SB814: NO), first RAM clear processing is executed (step SB815). In the first RAM clear process, similarly to the RAM clear process (step SA416) in the forty-fifth embodiment, the area ( That is, except for the setting reference area 341), the work area 221 for the specific control is cleared to "0" and the initial setting is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". In addition, in the first RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the first RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing in step SB802 is executed. For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed.

Thereafter, a return command for clearing is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB816). The contents of the processing executed by the sound emission control device 81 when the return command for clearing is received are the same as those of the forty-ninth embodiment.

When the process of step SB810 is executed, when the process of step SB811 is executed, when the process of step SB813 is executed, or when the process of step SB816 is executed, the checking process provided in the work area 221 for specific control Information corresponding to the initial check period (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the counter (step SB817). The value set in the checking counter is decremented by 1 each time the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is started, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment. When a value of 1 or more is set in the checking counter, the display for checking is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as in the thirty-fifth embodiment.

According to the above configuration, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the main CPU 63 completes the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) when the supply of operating power is started. An initial check period is started later and before the rest processing (steps SB819-SB822) is started. As a result, it is not necessary to control the initial check period when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the processing load is reduced when the operation power supply start process is being executed. becomes possible.

Also, while the setting confirmation process (step SB810) and the setting value update process (FIG. 181) are executed as the processes (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power, The initial check period is started after the processing at the start of supply of operating power is completed. As a result, even if the check display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 during the initial check period, the setting values cannot be displayed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible not to influence it.

Thereafter, the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SB818). When the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started by clearing the start-up processing flag to "0", a negative determination is made in step S8906, so that not only the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 but also The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is executed, and the state in which the processing for progressing the game is not executed is released. In step SB818, the power failure flag in work area 221 for specific control is also cleared to "0".

After that, the process proceeds to the remaining processing of steps SB819 to SB822. In other words, the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134). will have a residual time. This remaining time fluctuates according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but such irregular time is used to repeatedly execute the remaining process of steps SB819 to SB822. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes of steps SB819 to SB822 are non-periodic processes that are executed non-periodically. In steps SB819 to SB822, the same processes as steps S113 to S116 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed.

If a negative determination is made in any of steps SB804 to SB806 in the main process (FIG. 179), that is, if the power failure flag is not set to "1", if the checksum does not match, or if the set value is abnormal If so, the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SB823). By setting "1" to the game stop flag as already described, while executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of steps S8907 to S8920 is not executed. As a result, when the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control If the checksum does not match due to a change in the information storage state from the previous power shutdown for at least one of them, or if the set value is abnormal, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud While the process for monitoring is executed, the process for progressing the game is not executed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB824). If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB824: NO), an abnormality command indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the power failure flag, checksum, or set value is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 at the start of supply of operating power. (step SB825). Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sound emission control device 81 causes the display emission section 53 to emit light in a manner corresponding to the information abnormality occurring at the start of supply of operating power, and at the same time, the speaker section 54 outputs "Please change the setting. ” is output. Also, the character image "Please change the setting" is displayed on the pattern display device 41.例文帳に追加These notifications are maintained until the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and are terminated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. However, even if the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the above notification will not be made until the setting value update process (Fig. 181) is executed when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed. It will be resumed.

After that, external output processing at the time of abnormality is executed (step SB826). In the abnormal external output process, a process for externally outputting an abnormal signal to the management computer of the game hall is executed. In this case, the signal output of the abnormal signal is performed over a predetermined period (for example, 100 milliseconds). However, it is not limited to this, and in a situation where an event triggering the execution of the processing of step SB826 occurs, the signal output of the abnormal signal is continued, and an event triggering the execution of the processing of step SB826 occurs. A configuration may be adopted in which the signal output of the abnormal signal is stopped when the state is not met. Also, the abnormal signal may be output not only in step SB826 but also by other processes. For example, an abnormal signal is generated even when it is specified that a fraudulent object to be monitored (unauthorized radio wave detection or unauthorized magnetism detection) has occurred in the fraud detection processing (step S8905) of the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). Externally output. However, the configuration is not limited to such a configuration in which the abnormality signal is also used, and a configuration in which the abnormality signal dedicated to step SB826 is output to the outside may be employed.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB824: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB812). When the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on using the setting key (step SB812 and step SB824: YES), the setting value update process is executed (step SB813). In other words, if the operating power is supplied to the main CPU 63 while the "setting change operation" is being performed, it is determined that the main RAM 65 has an abnormality, and the result of any of steps SB804 to SB806 is negative. Even when the determination is made, the set value update process (FIG. 181) is executed. This makes it possible to give priority to changing the setting value.

On the other hand, when the reset button 68c is pressed but the setting key insertion portion 68a is not ON-operated (step SB824: YES, step SB812: NO), the game stop flag or setting update in the work area 221 for specific control It is determined whether or not the display flag is set to "1" (step SB814). In the processing of step SB814 after the game stop flag is set to "1" at step SB823, as a matter of course, the game stop flag is set to "1", so an affirmative determination is made at step SB814. In this case, an abnormality command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 at step SB825, and an abnormality signal is output to the outside at step SB826. After that, without executing the processing of steps SB817 and SB818, the remaining processing of steps SB819 to SB822 is performed.

In other words, when an abnormality related to the power failure flag, checksum, and set value occurs and a negative determination is made in any of steps SB804 to SB806, the operation to the main CPU 63 is performed in the situation where the "RAM clear operation" is being performed. Even if power supply is started, the first RAM clearing process (step SB815) is not executed. Also, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started in a situation where the game stop flag is set to "1" and the "RAM clearing operation" is being performed, the first RAM clearing process is performed. (Step SB815) is not executed. As a result, even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started while the "RAM clearing operation" is being performed, the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1" is not cleared. It becomes possible. On the other hand, when the "setting change operation" is performed, the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is executed regardless of whether or not the game stop flag is set to "1". As will be described later, the game stop flag is cleared to "0" in the initial setting at the start of the set value update process (FIG. 181). As a result, it becomes necessary to execute the set value update process (FIG. 181) in order to eliminate the state in which the game stop flag is set to "1". Therefore, when an information abnormality occurs in the specific control work area 221, it is possible not only to initialize the specific control work area 221 but also to reset the set values. .

Here, when it is determined in step SB807 that the reset button 68c is not pressed, the game stop flag or setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" in step SB808. If so, an abnormality command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 at step SB825, and an abnormality signal is output to the outside at step SB826. After these processes are executed, the remaining processes of steps SB819 to SB822 are performed without executing the processes of steps SB817 and SB818. Further, when it is determined at step SB807 that the reset button 68c has been pressed and at step SB812 it is determined that the setting key insertion portion 68a is not ON-operated (i.e., when a "RAM clear operation" has been performed). ), if the game stop flag or the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made at step SB814, and sound is emitted at step SB825. An abnormality command is transmitted to the control device 81, and an abnormality signal is output to the outside at step SB826. After these processes are executed, the remaining processes of steps SB819 to SB822 are performed without executing the processes of steps SB817 and SB818.

Next, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 180, the state of subsequent processing when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update processing (FIG. 181) is being executed will be described. . Figure 180 (a) shows the period in which the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, and Figure 180 (b) shows the processing (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) at the start of supply of operating power. FIG. 180(c) shows the period during which the process is executed after the process (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) at the start of supply of operating power is completed, FIG. 180(d) shows the period during which the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is executed, and FIG. 180(e) shows that the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". FIG. 180(f) shows a period during which the start-up flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", and FIG. 180(g) shows an abnormal signal being output to the outside. Indicates a period.

At the timing of t1, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. 180(a). In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "setting change operation" is performed. At the timing t1, as shown in FIG. 180(b), the main CPU 63 starts the processing (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) at the time of starting the supply of operating power, and at the same time, as shown in FIG. 180(f ), the start-up flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1".

After that, at timing t2, the set value update process (FIG. 181) is started as shown in FIG. 180(d). In this case, at the timing t2, the setting update display flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" as shown in FIG. 180(e).

After that, as shown in FIG. 180(d), the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off at the timing of t3, which is the situation in which the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed. is deprived of operating power. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 180(b), when the operation power supply start processing (steps SB801 to SB818 and steps SB823 to SB826) ends, the set value update processing ( 181) ends.

After that, at the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 180(a), the pachinko machine 10 is turned on again. In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "RAM clear operation" is performed. At the timing t4, as shown in FIG. 180(b), the main CPU 63 starts the processing (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) at the start of supply of operating power. Further, as shown in FIGS. 180(e) and 180(f), both the setting update display flag and the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control continue to be set to "1" from before the previous supply of operating power was stopped. ” is set.

This time, since the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the situation where the "RAM clear operation" is performed in the situation where the setting update display flag is set to "1", the first RAM clear process (step SB815 ) is not executed, the abnormal signal is externally output for a predetermined period (for example, 100 milliseconds) from timing t5 to timing t7 as shown in FIG. 180(g). Also, at the timing of t5, abnormality notification based on the transmission of the abnormality command is started.

As shown in FIG. 180(b), the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power started at timing t4 ends at timing t6. Then, at the timing t6, the processing after the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power is completed.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 180(f), the start-up processing in progress flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". Also, the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, but the processes for progressing the game are not executed. After that, at the timing of t8, as shown in FIG. 180(a), the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped by the power OFF operation of the pachinko machine 10 being performed. Also, at the timing t8, the post-supply process ends as shown in FIG. 180(c).

After that, at the timing of t9, as shown in FIG. 180(a), the pachinko machine 10 is turned on again. In this case, the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "setting change operation" is performed. At the timing t9, as shown in FIG. 180(b), the main CPU 63 starts the processing (step SB801 to step SB818, step SB823 to step SB826) at the start of supply of operating power. Further, as shown in FIGS. 180(e) and 180(f), both the setting update display flag and the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control continue to be set to "1" from before the previous supply of operating power was stopped. ” is set.

After that, the set value update process (FIG. 181) is executed as shown in FIG. 180(d) over the period from timing t10 to timing t11. In this case, the set value update process (FIG. 181) ends normally. Then, at the timing of t11, which is the timing of this end, the setting update display flag is cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 180(e). Also, at the timing of t11, as shown in FIG. 180(b), the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power ends. As a result, at the timing of t11, the in-startup processing flag is cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 180(f). Then, at the timing t11, as shown in FIG. 180(c), the processing after the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power is started. In this case, since the start-up processing flag has already been cleared to "0", when the first timer interrupt processing (Fig. 133) is started, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are performed. Not only that, a process for progressing the game is executed.

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed as described above, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed, As long as the "setting change operation" is not performed, in the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power, an abnormality command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 and an abnormality signal is output to the outside. is executed, even if the "RAM clear operation" is performed, the first RAM clear process (step SB815) is not executed, and even if the "setting confirmation operation" is performed, the setting confirmation process ( Step SB810) is never executed. Furthermore, when the transmission of the abnormality command to the sound emission control device 81 and the external output of the abnormality signal are executed, the process of clearing the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control to "0" (step SB818) is not executed and the remaining processing (steps SB819 to SB822) is executed, so even if the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is started, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are performed. While the processing for progressing the game is executed, the processing for advancing the game is not executed. As a result, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, the main CPU 63 will be It becomes necessary to restart the supply of operating power and execute the set value update process (FIG. 181). Therefore, it is possible to reliably change the setting value.

Next, the setting value updating process in this embodiment executed in step SB813 of the main process (FIG. 179) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processes of steps SB901 to SB918 in the set value update process are executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" (step SB901). The OFF confirmation flag 361 is provided in the work area 221 for specific control as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. Even in this embodiment, in the set value update process (FIG. 181), the value in the setting update area 342 of the specific control work area 221, that is, the set value to be updated is set to 1 each time the reset button 68c is pressed. is added. In this case, when the reset button 68c is changed from the non-operated state to the operable state so that only "1" is added to the setting value to be updated for one pressing operation of the reset button 68c, that is, When the detection signal from the detection sensor that detects the operation of the reset button 68c switches from the operation non-detection state to the operation detection state, 1 is added to the value of the setting update area 342 to obtain the setting value to be updated. is added by 1.

In this configuration, the OFF confirmation flag 361 determines whether or not it is time to start pressing the reset button 68c when confirming whether or not the reset button 68c has been pressed in the set value update process (FIG. 181). This is a flag for confirmation. If it is determined that the reset button 68c is being pressed after executing the determination processing (step SB910) as to whether or not the reset button 68c is being pressed in the set value update processing (FIG. 181), the value of "1 ” is set or the set state of “1” is maintained, and when it is determined that the reset button 68c is not pressed, the state of “0” is cleared or the state of “0” is maintained.

Here, the set value update process (FIG. 181) is executed on the condition that it is determined in step SB807 or step SB824 of the main process (FIG. 179) that the reset button 68c has been pressed. In step SB807 or step SB824, the main CPU 63 directly monitors the input port to which the detection signal from the detection sensor that detects whether or not the reset button 68c has been pressed to determine whether the reset button 68c has been pressed. determine whether In this case, it is checked whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed, instead of checking the start timing and end timing of the pressing operation of the reset button 68c. Therefore, in step SB807 or step SB824, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is not checked, and if a signal corresponding to pressing of the reset button 68c is input to the input port, an affirmative determination is made.

However, in this configuration, the end timing of the pressing operation of the reset button 68c at the time of power ON of the pachinko machine 10 for starting the setting value update processing (FIG. 181) and the start timing of the setting value update processing (FIG. 181) Depending on the relationship, the pressing operation may or may not trigger the addition of 1 to the set value to be updated. Then, the update mode of the setting value to be updated will change according to the end timing of the press operation of the reset button 68c when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and the operability will deteriorate. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reset button 68c is pressed while the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "0", the setting value to be updated is incremented by 1. (FIG. 181) is started, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" in step SB901 executed prior to the process of determining whether the reset button 68c is pressed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the setting value to be updated from being incremented by 1 due to the pressing operation of the reset button 68c when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

After executing the process of step SB901, the interrupt permission is set (step SB902). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt period, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt period. In this embodiment, as in the forty-ninth embodiment, the processing (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) at the start of supply of operating power is basically the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the Interruption of the 2-timer interrupt process (FIG. 134) is prohibited, and interrupts are permitted in the setting confirmation process (step SB810) and the set value update process (FIG. 181). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SB810) and the setting value update process (FIG. 181) are not executed in the process (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826) when the supply of operating power is started, the first 1 timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) are prohibited, and the setting confirmation processing (step SB810) or setting value update processing (FIG. 181) is being executed Execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) is permitted. However, when the setting confirmation process (step SB810) or the set value update process (Fig. 181) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 181) 133) is activated, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is ended without executing the process.

After that, on condition that the setting update display flag provided in the specific control work area 221 is not set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SB903). When the setting update display flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S9003 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134), thereby setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during setting update. (Step S9004) is executed. The contents of the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing the process, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 124(a), a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and selection as an update target of the pachinko machine 10 The display of the set values that have been set is performed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, initial setting at the start is performed (step SB904). In the initial setting, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". If the game stop flag is not set to "1" in the power failure flag because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure (step SB804: NO), the work area 221 for specific control and If the checksums do not match due to a change in the storage state of information from the previous power-off in at least one of the stack areas 222 for specific control (step SB805: NO), or the setting reference area 341 is not within the normal range (step SB806: NO), "1" is set in step SB823 of the main process (FIG. 179). By setting "1" to the game stop flag, while executing the processing of step S8901 to step S8905 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), step S8907 to step by making an affirmative determination in step S8906 The processing of S8920 is not executed. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main RAM 65 as described above, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while processing for progressing the game is executed. it will not be done. By clearing the game stop flag to "0" in the processing of step SB904, the state in which the occurrence of the information abnormality in the main side RAM 65 is specified is released when the set value update processing (FIG. 181) is executed. becomes possible.

Thereafter, "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (see FIG. 154) in the work area 221 for specific control (step SB905). The setting update area 342 is a storage area for storing information on setting values that are being updated in the setting value update process (FIG. 181), as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "1", the setting value of the update target (selection target or change target) is "setting 1". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "2", the setting value to be updated is "setting 2". When the setting update area 342 stores numerical information of "3", the setting value to be updated is "setting 3". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "4", the setting value to be updated is "setting 4". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "5", the setting value to be updated is "setting 5". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "6", the setting value to be updated is "setting 6".

By setting "1" in the setting update area 342 in step SB905, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1". That is, in this embodiment, regardless of the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10, when the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

After that, an update start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB906). When the sound emission control device 81 receives the update start command, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed and an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value. , and setting value update processing (FIG. 181). As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation contents and setting value update processing necessary for changing the setting value (Fig. 181) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content required to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. Further, it may be configured such that an external output indicating that the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10 such as a game hall management computer.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is one of "1" to "6" (step SB907). If it is not one of "1" to "6" (step SB907: NO), "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (step SB908). As a result, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SB907 or if the process of step SB908 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SB909). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do.

If a negative determination is made in step SB909, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB910). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is being pressed by directly monitoring the input port to which the detection signal from the detection sensor that detects whether or not the reset button 68c is being pressed. If the reset button 68c has not been pressed (step SB910: NO), after clearing the OFF confirmation flag 361 in the work area 221 for specific control to "0" (step SB911), the process returns to step SB907.

If the reset button 68c is pressed (step SB910: YES), it is determined whether the value of the OFF confirmation flag 361 in the work area 221 for specific control is "0" (step SB912). When "1" is set in the OFF confirmation flag 361 (step SB912: NO), the current confirmation timing is not the start timing of the pressing operation of the reset button 68c, and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is continued. Since this means that the setting value to be updated is in a state where 1 is being set, the process returns to step SB907.

If the value of the OFF confirmation flag 361 is "0" (step SB912: YES), it means that the current confirmation timing is the start timing of pressing the reset button 68c. In this case, after setting "1" to the OFF confirmation flag 361 (step SB913), 1 is added to the value of the setting update area 342 (step SB914). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SB910: NO), if the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" (step SB912: NO), or if the setting update area 342 is set to 1 If it is added (step SB914), the process returns to step SB907. 342 is set to "1". As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SB909: YES), the setting reference area 341 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 (step SB909: YES). step SB915). As a result, the setting value information updated as a result of the current setting value updating process (FIG. 181) is set in the setting reference area 341, and the setting value corresponding to the set information is the current state. It becomes the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 .

After that, interrupt prohibition is set (step SB916). As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is terminated and the main process (FIG. 179) is returned to the operation power supply start process (steps SB801 to SB818, steps SB823 to SB826), the 1 timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 134) interrupts are prohibited.

After that, a second RAM clear process is executed (step SB917). In the second RAM clear process, as in the RAM clear process (step SA416) in the forty-fifth embodiment, in the work area 221 for specific control, an area ( That is, except for the setting reference area 341), the work area 221 for the specific control is cleared to "0" and the initial setting is executed. As a result, the area indicating whether or not the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode is cleared to "0", so the winning lottery draws regardless of the winning lottery mode immediately before the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. Mode is low probability mode. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. In addition, since the reservation storage area 65a and the general electricity reservation area 65c provided in the work area 221 for specific control are also cleared to "0", the reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is erased and the general figure display unit The pending information for 38a is deleted. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0". Also, the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". Also, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". In addition, in the second RAM clear processing, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initial setting is executed. In addition, in the second RAM clearing process, the various registers of the main CPU 63 are also cleared to "0" and then initialized. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing in step SB802 is executed. For the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, the processing for clearing "0" and the processing for initial setting are not executed.

After that, a return command at the time of updating is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SB918). The contents of processing executed by the sound emission control device 81 when the return command at the time of updating is received are the same as those of the forty-ninth embodiment.

Next, how the setting value to be updated is updated will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. Fig. 183(a) shows the period in which the power of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, Fig. 183(b) shows the operation status of the setting key insertion section 68a, Fig. 183(c) shows the operation of the reset button 68c FIG. 183(d) shows the period during which the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, FIG. 183(e) shows the setting status of the OFF confirmation flag 361, and FIG. Indicates the update timing of the value.

First, a comparative example in which the OFF confirmation flag 361 is not set to "1" when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is started will be described.

At the timing of t1, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key as shown in FIG. 183(b), and the reset button 68c is pressed as shown in FIG. 183(c). Then, at timing t2 in which the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c are continued, the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned ON as shown in FIG. 183(a). In this case, since the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the "setting change operation" is performed, the setting value update process ( 181) is started.

In the comparative example, when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is not set to "1". Therefore, as shown in FIG. is "0". After that, the reset button 68c is pressed under the condition that the value of the OFF confirmation flag 361 is "0" at timing t4, which is the state in which the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is continued during the power ON operation. By specifying this, the set value to be updated is incremented by 1 as shown in FIG. 183(f). At the timing t4, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" as shown in FIG. 183(e).

That is, in the above comparative example, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c at the time of turning on the power is continued even after the setting value updating process (FIG. 181) is started, so that the setting value to be updated is set to 1 with the pressing operation as a trigger. will be added. In this case, the setting value to be updated is updated even though the administrator of the gaming hall does not intend to update the setting value to be updated.

Next, the present embodiment in which "1" is set to the OFF confirmation flag 361 when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is started will be described.

At the timing of t5, the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on using the setting key as shown in FIG. 183(b), and the reset button 68c is pressed as shown in FIG. 183(c). Then, at timing t6 in which the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c are continued, the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned ON as shown in FIG. 183(a). In this case, since the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in the situation where the "setting change operation" is performed, the setting value update process ( 181) is started. When the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is started, a process of setting "1" to the OFF confirmation flag 361 is executed at step SB901. Therefore, at timing t7, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" as shown in FIG. 183(e). 183 (f ), the setting value to be updated is not incremented by 1 even if the pressing operation of the reset button 68c is continued when the power is turned on. 183(c), the OFF confirmation flag 361 is cleared to "0" as shown in FIG. 183(e).

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 183(c), the reset button 68c is pressed at each of the timings t9 to t10, t11 to t12, and t13 to t14. In this case, the reset button 68c is pressed under the condition that the value of the OFF confirmation flag 361 is "0" at each of timing t9, timing t11, and timing t13. As shown, 1 is added to the set value to be updated at each of these timings.

After that, at the timing of t15, the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off as shown in FIG. 183(b). ) ends.

As described above, in the configuration in which 1 is added to the setting value to be updated when it is determined that the reset button 68c is being pressed in the situation where the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "0", the setting value update process (Fig. 181) is started, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" in step SB901 executed prior to the process of determining whether the reset button 68c is pressed. This makes it possible to prevent the set value to be updated from being incremented by 1 due to the pressing operation of the reset button 68c when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

According to this embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the setting value is changed from the predetermined starting setting value. As a result, in the setting value update process (FIG. 181), regardless of the setting value to be used before the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the change operation of the setting value from a certain starting corresponding setting value is performed. It is possible to do Therefore, it becomes easy for the operator to understand the work content of the setting value changing operation.

Specifically, the set value corresponding to the start is "setting 1", which has the lowest advantage. Therefore, when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the set value is changed from "setting 1" with the lowest advantage. As a result, even if the administrator of the gaming hall unintentionally terminates the setting value updating process (FIG. 181) immediately after the setting value updating process (FIG. 181) is started, the setting value with the lowest advantage is obtained. Therefore, even if a game is started in such a situation, it is possible to prevent an unintended disadvantage from occurring in the game hall.

A setting reference area 341 and a setting update area 342 are provided in the work area 221 for specific control. (FIG. 181) is being executed, the information corresponding to the setting value being changed is stored in the setting update area 342 . As a result, while the setting reference area 341 stores and retains the information of the setting values that were set before the setting value update processing (FIG. 181) was started, the setting value update processing (FIG. Setting values can be changed.

If the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the set value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, the game It will be in a restricted state in which the process for advancing is not started. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing for progressing the game from being started even though the set value update processing (FIG. 181) has not been completed.

Even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped while the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed thereafter. If the "setting change operation" is performed in , the regulation state does not occur. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the process for progressing the game from being restricted even when the set value is changed.

Even in the restricted state, power failure monitoring and various counter updating processes are executed. As a result, it is possible to ensure the execution of the necessary processing even in the state where the progress of the game is restricted as described above. In particular, by executing power outage monitoring, it is possible to appropriately deal with power outages in the event that power outages occur even when the progress of the game is being regulated.

Even if the supply of operating power is stopped, the restricted state is resumed when the supply of operating power is resumed. As a result, when the setting value update process (FIG. 181) is being executed, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, and the state in which the execution of the process for advancing the game is restricted is It is possible to prevent the cancellation by simply stopping the supply of .

In the configuration in which 1 is added to the setting value to be updated when it is determined that the reset button 68c is pressed in a situation where the OFF confirmation flag 361 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "0", the setting When the value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the OFF confirmation flag 361 is set to "1" in step SB901, which is executed prior to the process of determining whether the reset button 68c is pressed. It is a configuration that This makes it possible to prevent the set value to be updated from being incremented by 1 due to the pressing operation of the reset button 68c when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

Note that when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during the setting value update process (FIG. 181), the setting confirmation process ( When step SB810) is executed, the setting update display flag may be cleared to "0" and the execution of the processing for advancing the game may not be restricted. By executing the setting confirmation process (step SB810), the current setting values to be used are notified, so that the manager of the gaming hall can grasp the setting values to be used. In such a case, even if the execution of the process for advancing the game is not restricted, the game will not proceed with the setting values not assumed by the manager of the game hall.

Also, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during the setting value update process (FIG. 181), whether or not the "setting change operation" is being performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that. The configuration may be such that the set value update process (FIG. 181) is forcibly executed regardless of the setting. This makes it possible to forcibly change the set value.

Further, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during the setting confirmation process (step SB810), the execution of the process for progressing the game is regulated when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. It is good also as a structure which will be in the regulation state. In this case, when the setting confirmation process (step SB810) is executed when the supply of operating power is restarted, the regulation state may be avoided. When the set value update process (FIG. 181) is executed, the control state may not be set.

Also, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during the setting confirmation process (step SB810), whether or not the "setting confirmation operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that. The configuration may be such that the setting confirmation process (step SB810) is forcibly executed regardless of the setting. This makes it possible to forcibly confirm the setting value.

In the setting value update process (FIG. 181), it is specified that the reset button 68c is not pressed in the first processing cycle in the two consecutive processing cycles, and the reset button 68c is pressed in the latter processing cycle. Although the setting value to be selected is changed when it is specified that the pressing operation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reset button 68c is used for each of a plurality of consecutive past processing times. is not pressed, and in that situation, it is specified that the reset button 68c is pressed in one processing time or a plurality of consecutive processing times, the set value to be selected is changed. It may be configured to be Even in this case, when the set value update process (FIG. 181) is started, the information on the confirmation history of the pressing operation of the reset button 68c in a plurality of consecutive past processing times is displayed when the reset button 68c is pressed. By rewriting the information corresponding to the fact that the setting value is updated, the setting value to be selected in the setting value updating process (FIG. 181) is changed by pressing the reset button 68c for starting the setting value updating process (FIG. 181). It is possible to prevent

<Fifty-Fourth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the fifty-third embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-third embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 184 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC101 to SC128 in the main processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

At steps SC101 to SC106, the same processes as steps SB801 to SB806 of the main process (FIG. 179) in the fifty-third embodiment are executed. If all of steps SC104 to SC106 are affirmative, it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step SC107). If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SC107: NO), it is determined whether or not the setting update display flag in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SC108). ). When the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting update display flag is not set to "1" (step SC107 and step SC108: NO), the game stop flag in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1". is set (step SC109). When the game stop flag is set to "1", an abnormality command is transmitted at step SC127 and an external output process at the time of abnormality is executed at step SC128.

If the game stop flag is not set to "1" (step SC109: NO), the process proceeds to step SC110. At steps SC110 to SC112, the same processes as steps SB809 to SB811 of the main process (FIG. 179) in the fifty-third embodiment are executed.

If it is determined at step SC107 that the reset button 68c is being pressed, or if it is determined at step SC108 that the setting update display flag is set to "1", then at step SC113 the setting key insertion unit 68a is pressed. is ON-operated using the setting key. If it is determined that the setting key insertion unit 68a is ON-operated (step SC113: YES), the OFF confirmation flag 361 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC114). A value update process is executed (step SC115). In steps SC116 to SC128, the same processes as steps SB114 to SB826 of the main process (FIG. 179) in the fifty-third embodiment are executed.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during execution of the setting value update process (step SC115), the state of "no operation" or the "RAM clear operation" is performed. When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed under certain circumstances, the situation in which the processing for progressing the game is blocked continues as in the fifty-third embodiment. not only when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed in the situation where the "setting confirmation operation" is performed, but also in the case where the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed Setting value update processing (step SC115) is executed. As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed after the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped during execution of the setting value updating process (step SC115), the setting value updating process ( Step SC115) becomes easier to execute.

In particular, it is necessary to turn on the setting key insertion portion 68a by using the setting key and press the reset button 68c using the setting key for the "setting change operation", and to use the setting key for the "setting confirmation operation". In a configuration where it is necessary to turn on the key insertion portion 68a, if the setting update display flag is set to "1", the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned on even if the reset button 68c is not pressed. As a result, the set value update process (step SC115) is executed. As a result, although the setting value update process (step SC115) is started by turning ON the power of the pachinko machine 10 in the situation where the "setting change operation" has been performed, for example, the power is turned OFF by mistake during the process. In order to quickly return to the ON state of the power supply after that, the setting key insertion portion 68a is maintained in the ON state, and even if the reset button 68c is not pressed, the setting key insertion portion 68a is maintained in the ON state. A value update process (step SC115) can be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, if it is determined in step SC112 that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been turned ON, before the set value update process (step SC115) is started, a work for specific control is executed in step SC114. The OFF confirmation flag 361 in the area 221 is set to "1". As a result, when the set value update process (step SC115) is started, even if the process of setting "1" to the OFF confirmation flag 361 is not performed, the pressing operation of the reset button 68c at the time of turning on the power supply can be used as a trigger. It is possible to prevent the setting value to be updated from being incremented by one. Incidentally, in the set value update process (step SC115) in this embodiment, the process of steps SB902 to SB918 is performed without executing the process of step SB901 in the set value update process (FIG. 181) of the fifty-third embodiment. executed.

In the set value update process (step SC115), it is specified that the reset button 68c is not pressed in the first processing cycle in the two consecutive processing cycles, and the reset button 68c is pressed in the latter processing cycle. Although the setting value to be selected is changed when it is identified that the pressing operation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reset button 68c is set for each of a plurality of consecutive past processing times. is not pressed, and in that situation it is specified that the reset button 68c is being pressed in one processing time or a plurality of consecutive processing times, the set value to be selected is changed. It may be configured to be Even in this case, when the set value update process (step SC115) is started, the reset button 68c is pressed and the information about the confirmation history of the pressing operation of the reset button 68c in a plurality of consecutive past processes is stored. By rewriting the information corresponding to the fact that the setting value is updated, the setting value to be selected in the setting value updating process (FIG. 181) is changed by pressing the reset button 68c for starting the setting value updating process (FIG. 181). It is possible to prevent

<Fifty-fifth embodiment>
In this embodiment, the processing configuration of the main processing executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the forty-ninth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the forty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 185 is a flow chart showing main processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC201 to SC230 in the main processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

First, power-on initialization processing is executed (step SC201). In the power-on initial setting process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined wait time (specifically, one second) elapses after the main process is activated. The operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed during this predetermined waiting period. Also, access to the main side RAM 65 is permitted.

Thereafter, an internal function register setting process is executed (step SC202). In the internal function register setting process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), which is a process that is started by periodically interrupting the main process, (Specifically, 4 milliseconds), and the interrupt cycle of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 188), which is a process that is periodically interrupted and started with respect to the main process, is changed from the first interrupt cycle. is also set to the second interrupt cycle (specifically, 2 milliseconds), which is a short cycle.

In other words, in this embodiment, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are arranged so that the interrupt cycle becomes relatively long and short as the timer interrupt processing. exists. Both the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) are started by interrupting the main process. Also, the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) is started by interrupting the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133). On the other hand, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) interrupts the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) and is not activated. Also, if both the first interrupt cycle and the second interrupt cycle have passed in a situation where neither the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) nor the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are being executed, those cycles The second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) is started first, regardless of the order of progress. In this respect, it can be said that the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) is started with priority over the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133). However, the invention is not limited to this, and the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) may be started with priority over the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188).

In the internal function register setting process, the first interrupt period of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) is set in a predetermined register of the main CPU 63, and the second interrupt period of the second timer interrupt process (Fig. 188) is set as the main interrupt period. A specific register of the side CPU 63 is set. Further, in the internal function register setting process, in addition to the setting of the first and second interrupt cycles, the setting process of the numerical range of various counters such as the numerical range of the winning random number counter C1, for example, is executed.

After that, "1" is set to the start-up processing flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control (step SC203). As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, even if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) is started, the start-up processing flag is A situation in which the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) should be terminated without executing the process for progressing the game while executing the processes for power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring. is a flag for specifying by the main CPU 63 .

The start-up processing flag is set to "1" when the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power is started in the main processing (FIG. 185), and the processing at the start of supply of operating power is set. It is cleared to "0" before (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed and the remaining process (step SC227 to step SC230) is started. As in the thirty-fifth embodiment, in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133), when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the processes of steps S8907 to S8920 are not executed. , the process for progressing the game in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) when the supply of operating power is started. can be prevented from running. On the other hand, as described above, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133), even if the start-up processing flag is set to "1", by executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905, the operating power Power failure monitoring is executed even in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the time of supply start, The winning random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated, and further fraud detection is performed.

In particular, even when the start-up processing flag is set to "1", the power failure information storage process (step S8901) is executed so that the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223) is executed. ), even if a power failure occurs while the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the power failure process can be executed. In the power failure process, as in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the power failure flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1", the checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is used for the specific control. Since the data is stored in the work area 221, it is possible not to specify that the main side RAM 65 is abnormal when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, when a power failure occurs during the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the setting value update process (step SC216), the occurrence of the power failure can be detected during the setting-related process and the next operation power supply can be performed. It can be specified at the start.

Incidentally, when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, both the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) Interrupts are not prohibited and can be interrupted at any timing. In this case, if the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) or the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) is interrupted and activated in the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the set value update process (step SC216), The information of the return address of the main process (FIG. 185) for returning after the timer interrupt process to be started is completed is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control, and the timer interrupt process is started. Information of various registers of the main CPU 63 immediately before is saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Then, when the timer interrupt process to be started ends, the process returns to the main process (FIG. 185) corresponding to the return address information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control. Information saved in the stack area 222 for specific control is returned to various registers of the main CPU 63 .

Thereafter, the display start flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" (step SC204). The display start flag specifies in the main side CPU 63 that the display control of the special figure display section 37a and the general figure display section 38a should be started after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started. is a flag for

Thereafter, at steps SC205 to SC225, the same processes as steps SB104 to SB124 of the main process (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment are executed. In this case, the content of the processing executed in the main processing (FIG. 185) in relation to the combination of the state at the time when the supply of the operating power was stopped last time and the content of the operation at the time of starting the supply of the operating power this time is the same as the above-mentioned 49th. As in the embodiment, the processing contents are shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 171 . For example, when the power failure process is executed while neither the setting confirmation process (step SC213) nor the setting value update process (step SC216) is being executed, or the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed. When the power failure processing is executed in a state where the power failure processing is performed, and when the "RAM clear operation" is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the first RAM clear processing (step SC218) is executed. Further, when the power failure process is executed while the set value update process (step SC216) is being executed, the set value update process ( In step SC216), the second RAM clear process (step SB313 in FIG. 167 in the 49th embodiment) is executed, and the power failure process is executed in a situation where the set value update process (step SC216) is not executed. 49 in the forty-ninth embodiment, the second RAM clearing process (the Step SB313) is executed.

In the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process, the clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" and the initialization is performed, while the non-clearable area 372 in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared. "0" clearing and initialization are not executed for . FIG. 186 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the clear target area 371 and the non-clear target area 372 provided in the work area 221 for specific control.

In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, even in a situation where the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped due to the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 being in the OFF state, power supply and launch control Backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 from a power failure power supply unit provided in the device 78 as power for storing data. By supplying backup power to the main RAM 65 in this way, the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are is also supplied with backup power. Backup power is supplied to the clear target area 371 and the non-clear target area 372 by supplying backup power to the work area 221 for specific control. As a result, backup power is supplied to the clear target area 371 and the non-clear target area 372 even in a situation where the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped because the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. , information is stored and held in the clear target area 371 and the non-clear target area 372 .

The clear target area 371 includes a second display data buffer 272 , a fourth display data buffer 274 and a fifth display data buffer 275 . The second display data buffer 272 is an area in which display data for causing the special figure reservation display section 37b to perform a predetermined display is set as in the thirty-third embodiment. If the hold information for the special figure display unit 37a is newly stored in the hold storage area 65a in the hold information acquisition process (step S401) in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 12), the first timer interrupt process Display data corresponding to the number of pending information for the special figure display section 37a stored in the pending storage area 65a after the storage in the display control means (step S8915) in (FIG. 133) is the second display data buffer 272 is set to In addition, when the hold information for the special figure display unit 37a is digested as an execution trigger for the game round in the data setting process (step S502) in the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), the first timer interrupt process ( Display data corresponding to the number of pending information for the special figure display section 37a stored in the pending storage area 65a after digestion by the display control means (step S8915) in FIG. 133) is stored in the second display data buffer 272. set.

The fourth display data buffer 274 is an area for storing display data for causing the normal diagram reservation display section 38b to perform a predetermined display, as in the thirty-third embodiment. When the hold information for the general map display unit 38a in the general map general electric control process (step S8914) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is newly stored in the general electric reservation area 65c, the first timer The display data corresponding to the number of pending information for the normal diagram display section 38a stored in the general power reserve area 65c after the storage by the display control means (step S8915) in the interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is displayed in the fourth display. It is set in the data buffer 274 . In addition, in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) in the general pattern general electrical control processing (step S8914), the reservation information for the general pattern display unit 38a was digested as an execution trigger for the fluctuation display times of the general pattern display unit 38a In this case, the display control means (step S8915) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) corresponds to the number of pending information for the general/universal diagram display section 38a stored in the general/universal power reserve area 65c after the digestion. Display data to be displayed is set in the fourth display data buffer 274 .

The fifth display data buffer 275 is an area in which display data for causing the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform predetermined displays is set, as in the thirty-third embodiment. Setting of the display data to the fifth display data buffer 275 is executed at steps SC403, SC405 and SC406 in the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) described later.

In addition to the second display data buffer 272, the fourth display data buffer 274 and the fifth display data buffer 275, the clear target area 371 includes a reservation storage area 65a in which reservation information for the special figure display unit 37a is stored and a normal It includes a general electricity holding area 65c in which holding information for the diagram display portion 38a is stored. Therefore, when the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed, the reserved information for the special figure display section 37a and the reserved information for the normal figure display section 38a are erased. In this case, the clear target area 371 includes the second display data buffer 272 and the fourth display data buffer 274 as described above. Thereby, when the reservation information for the special figure display section 37a becomes 0 by initializing the reservation storage area 65a, the display contents of the special figure reservation display section 37b are also reserved for the special figure display section 37a. It is possible to set the display content to be 0 pieces of information, and when the reservation information for the general map display unit 38a becomes 0 by initializing the general electric reservation area 65c, the general map reservation The display content of the display section 38b can also be set to display content in which there is no pending information for the normal pattern display section 38a.

Further, in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, basically, after the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power is completed, as in the forty-ninth embodiment. Value information will be displayed, but if the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the current pachinko machine 10 If the set value is displayed and the set value update process (step SC216) is executed, the set value in the process of being updated is displayed, and furthermore, the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the time of starting supply of operating power is completed. In that case, a check display is performed. That is, in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, when the supply of operating power is resumed, information different from the base value information displayed before the supply of operating power is stopped is displayed. will be displayed. Therefore, even if the fifth display data buffer 275 is initialized when the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed, there is no problem with the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. .

The area to be cleared 371 includes an area for special electric train control and an area for normal electric train control in addition to the above areas. Therefore, when the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed, the win/fail lottery mode becomes the low probability mode regardless of the win/fail lottery mode immediately before the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. In addition, the game round is not executed, the open/close execution mode is not executed, and the normal diagram display section 38a is not displayed in a variable manner, and the general electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. situation. Also, the setting update display flag and the setting confirmation display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control are cleared to "0", and the setting update area 342 provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". be done. Also, the stack area 222 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initialization is executed. Also, after various registers of the main side CPU 63 are cleared to "0", initialization is executed. In this initial setting, the same processing as the internal function register setting processing of step SC202 is executed.

Although the processing contents of the first RAM clearing process are the same as the processing contents of the second RAM clearing process in the setting value updating process, a part of these processing contents may be different. For example, an area to be cleared to "0" and initialized in the first RAM clear process may not be cleared to "0" and initialized in the second RAM clear process. The area to be cleared and initialized may not be cleared to "0" and initialized in the first RAM clear process.

The non-clearable area 372 includes a first display data buffer 271 , a third display data buffer 273 and an initial display completed flag 373 . The first display data buffer 271 is an area in which display data for causing the special figure display section 37a to perform a predetermined display is stored as in the thirty-third embodiment. Display control means ( In step S8915), the display data corresponding to the display at the start of fluctuation of the special figure display unit 37a is set in the first display data buffer 271. In addition, the processing for updating the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a in the special figure fluctuation process (step S407) in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 12) is executed so that the first timer interrupt process (figure 133) is set to the first display data buffer 271 by the display control means (step S8915) in the display data for advancing the variable display of the design of the special figure display section 37a. In addition, the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a in the special figure confirmation process (step S408) in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 12) are changed to the success determination process (step S504) and the distribution determination process ( Step S506) by the display control means (step S8915) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) by executing the processing for the display content corresponding to the processing result of the special figure display unit 37a this game Display data for performing display corresponding to the result of the round is set in the first display data buffer 271 . The display data set in this case is the display data selected at step S507 or step S509 of the special figure variation start process (FIG. 13) at the start of this game round. In addition, the display data set in this case is stored and held in the first display data buffer 271 until a new game cycle is started in the special figure display section 37a.

The third display data buffer 273 is an area for storing display data for causing the normal diagram display section 38a to perform a predetermined display, as in the thirty-third embodiment. The first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) by executing the processing for starting the fluctuation display of the pattern in the general pattern display unit 38a in the general pattern general electrical control processing (step S8914) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) 133), the display data corresponding to the display at the start of fluctuation of the normal pattern display section 38a is set in the third display data buffer 273 by the display control means (step S8915). In addition, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) in the normal map general electrical control processing (step S8914) in the processing for updating the display content of the general map display unit 38a is executed by executing the first timer interrupt processing ( 133), the display control means (step S8915) in FIG. 133) sets display data in the third display data buffer 273 for advancing the variable display of the pattern of the normal pattern display section 38a. In addition, the display content of the general map display unit 38a in the general map general electric control processing (step S8914) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) is changed to the display content corresponding to the general electric open lottery result By executing the processing for, the display control means (step S8915) in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133) causes the normal diagram display unit 38a to display corresponding to the result of the current fluctuation display time Display data for is set in the third display data buffer 273 . The display data set in this case is stored and held in the third display data buffer 273 until a new variable display cycle is started in the normal map display section 38a.

The initial display completion flag 373 is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 whether or not it is a situation after completing the initial display of the special figure display portion 37a and the general figure display portion 38a at the shipping stage of the factory. By including the initial display completion flag 373 in the area 372 not to be cleared, after confirming the initial display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a at the shipping stage of the factory, the operating power after that It is possible to prevent the initial display from being performed when supply is restarted.

Since the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 are included in the non-clearing area 372, even if the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed, the supply of operating power is restarted. The display contents of the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a when the display of the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a is started after the display content before the supply of the operating power is stopped It is possible to return to Thereby, even if the player confirms the special figure display portion 37a and the normal figure display portion 38a after the supply of the operating power is resumed, it is specified whether or not the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing has been executed. I can't do it.

In particular, the second RAM clear process is executed in the set value update process (step SC216) that allows the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 to be changed, so when the second RAM clear process is executed, the special figure display unit 37a and the display content of at least one of the normal map display unit 38a becomes the display content corresponding to the execution of the second RAM clear processing, or the display content is changed from the display content before the supply of the operating power is stopped, the display content By checking the special figure display portion 37a or the normal figure display portion 38a, it is possible to predict whether or not the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed. On the other hand, even if the second RAM clear processing is executed, these special figure display units 37a when the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a is started after the supply of the operating power is started And the display content of the normal map display unit 38a is restored to the display content before the supply of operating power is stopped. Thereby, even if the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a are confirmed, it becomes possible not to specify whether the setting value update process (step SC216) was performed.

In addition to the areas described above, the non-clearable area 372 includes an area in which setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set (that is, the setting reference area 341). As a result, even if the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed, the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is maintained as it is. The non-clearable area 372 also includes a work area 223 for non-specific control and a stack area 224 for non-specific control.

Incidentally, since backup power is not supplied to the RAMs of the audio emission control device 81 and the display control device 82, the supply of operating power to the audio emission control device 81 and the display control device 82 is interrupted when the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. When stopped, the information stored in the RAMs of the sound emission control device 81 and the display control device 82 is erased. However, if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the supply of the operating power is started, the main CPU 63 notifies the sound emission control device 81 of the effect execution state, and the supply of the operating power is stopped. By transmitting a command to return to the state immediately before the operation power supply is stopped, the contents of the effect execution control in the sound emission control device 81 and the display control device 82 are restored to the state immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. It will happen.

Returning to the description of the main process (FIG. 185), after executing the process of step SC225, the display start process is executed (step SC226). Thereafter, remaining processing is executed in steps SC227 to SC230. The processing contents of these steps SC227 to SC230 are the same as steps SB125 to SB128 of the main processing (FIG. 165) in the forty-ninth embodiment.

Next, the display start processing executed in step SC226 of the main processing (FIG. 185) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processing of steps SC301 to SC305 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

If "1" is not set in the initial display completion flag 373 (step SC301: NO), the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SC302), and the initial Display data is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC303). Then, the initial display completed flag 373 is set to "1" (step SC304).

By controlling the display of the special figure display section 37a using the initial display data for the special figure stored in the first display data buffer 271, the initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Although the display content of the initial display in the special figure display unit 37a is arbitrary, for example, all of the plurality of light emitting units provided in the special figure display unit 37a may be configured to be in a light emitting state, provided in the special figure display unit 37a A configuration may be adopted in which a part of the plurality of light emitting portions that are separated from each other is in a light emitting state. When some of the light-emitting units are in the light-emitting state, the light-emitting units that are in the light-emitting state and the light-emitting units that are maintained in the light-out state may be arranged alternately. Further, by controlling the display of the normal map display unit 38a using the initial display data for the normal map stored in the third display data buffer 273, initial display is performed in the normal map display unit 38a. The display content of the initial display in the normal map display unit 38a is arbitrary, but for example, it may be configured such that all of the plurality of light emitting units provided in the normal map display unit 38a are in a light emitting state. A configuration may be adopted in which a part of the plurality of light emitting portions that are separated from each other is in a light emitting state. When some of the light-emitting units are in the light-emitting state, the light-emitting units that are in the light-emitting state and the light-emitting units that are maintained in the light-out state may be arranged alternately.

On the other hand, if the initial display completion flag 373 is set to "1" (step SC301: YES), the processes of steps SC302 and SC303 are not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. Further, as already explained, the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 are provided in the non-clearing area 372, so that the main processing (FIG. 185) performs the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing. Even if either one is executed, the display data stored immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the first display data buffer 271 as it is, and the third display data buffer 273 is kept in a state where the operating power is stopped. The display data stored immediately before the supply of is stopped is stored as it is.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SC301, or if the processing of step SC304 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC305). . The display start flag is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 whether to start the display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b. is. When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As already explained, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, as already described, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 187) executed after the end of the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223). As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

Next, the second timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processes of steps SC401 to SC415 in the second timer interrupt process are executed using the specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG. In the second timer interrupt process, the interrupt is permitted when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is started, and is prohibited when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) is terminated. In the second timer interrupt process, the interrupt is permitted when the set value update process (step SC216) is started, and the interrupt is prohibited when the set value update process (step SC216) is finished. Also, in the second interrupt processing, the interrupt is not performed until the setting of interrupt prohibition is performed at step SC227 of the main processing (FIG. 185) after the setting of permission of interrupt is performed at step SC230 of the main processing (FIG. 185). Allowed. The same applies to the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 133).

At steps SC401 to SC409, the same processes as steps S8401 to S8409 of the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 123) in the thirty-third embodiment are executed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the type counter is "5" (step SC410). As in the thirty-third embodiment, the type counter specifies the target of display data transmission among the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 in the current processing of the second timer interrupt processing by the main CPU 63. It is a counter for When the type counter value is "1", the display data in the first display data buffer 271 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data in the second display data buffer 272 is to be transmitted. When the type counter value is "3", the display data in the third display data buffer 273 is to be transmitted, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data in the fourth display data buffer 274 is When the data is to be transmitted and the value of the type counter is "5", the display data in the fifth display data buffer 275 is to be transmitted.

If the value of the type counter is one of "1" to "4", that is, display any one of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b If it is in the control situation (step SC410: NO), it is determined whether or not the display start flag of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC411). If the value of the type counter is "5" (step SC410: YES), or if the value of the type counter is any of "1" to "4" and the display start flag is set to "1" (Step SC410: NO, Step SC411: YES), the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 is executed.

In the processing of steps SC412 to SC414, first, the type data corresponding to the value of the type counter is read from the main ROM 64 (step SC412). Specifically, when the value of the type counter is "1", the type data corresponding to the first display circuit 261 is read from the main ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "2", the second The type data corresponding to the display circuit 262 is read from the main side ROM 64, and when the value of the type counter is "3", the type data corresponding to the third display circuit 263 is read from the main side ROM 64, and the value of the type counter is read from the main side ROM 64. When the value of the type counter is "4", the type data corresponding to the fourth display circuit 264 is read from the main ROM 64. When the value of the type counter is "5", the type data corresponding to the fifth display circuit 265 is mainly Read from the side ROM 64 .

After that, display data is read from the display data buffers 271 to 275 corresponding to the value of the type counter (step SC413). Specifically, when the type counter value is "1", the display data is read from the first display data buffer 271, and when the type counter value is "2", the display data is read from the second display data buffer 272. When the type counter value is "3", the display data is read from the third display data buffer 273, and when the type counter value is "4", the display data is read from the fourth display data buffer 274. When the display data is read and the value of the type counter is "5", the display data is read from the fifth display data buffer 275 .

Thereafter, transmission processing of various signals is executed (step SC414). In the transmission process, signals are output to the type data signal line LN1 and the type clock signal line LN2 so that the type data read out in step SC412 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG. Further, in the transmission process, signals are output to the display data signal line LN3 and the display clock signal line LN4 so that the display data read in step SC413 is transmitted to the display IC 266. FIG.

On the other hand, if the value of the type counter is one of "1" to "4" and the display start flag is not set to "1" (step SC410 and step SC411: NO), the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 do not run As a result, even if the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, until the display start flag is set to "1", the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, and the general figure display section 38a And the special figure display part 37a, the special figure reservation display part 37b, the general figure display part 38a and the general figure reservation display part 38b are maintained in the off state without the display control of the normal figure reservation display part 38b being started.

If a negative determination is made in step SC411, or if the processing of step SC414 is executed, interrupt permission is set to permit the generation of the first timer interrupt processing and the second timer interrupt processing (step SC415).

Next, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power will be described. FIG. 189 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power.

Since "1" is not yet set to the initial display completion flag 373 at the shipping stage of the factory, the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a is displayed. When started, the initial display is started in these special figure display portion 37a and normal figure display portion 38a. The initial display in the special figure display portion 37a is that the game ball is entered into the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied, so that the pattern is displayed in the special figure display portion 37a. is continued until the variable display of is started. The initial display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started.

If it is not at the factory shipping stage, that is, if the initial display completion flag 373 is already set to "1", the first RAM clearing process is executed in the process at the start of supply of operating power (steps SC201 to SC223). If it is executed, if the setting value update process is executed, if the setting confirmation process is executed, or if these processes are not executed, the supply of operating power is stopped. Display control of these special figure display part 37a and normal figure display part 38a is carried out so that it may become the display contents just before. Thereby, even if it confirms the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a, it becomes possible not to specify whether the setting value update process (step SC216) was performed.

In particular, the display contents when the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a is started, and the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped are identical. As a result, after confirming and remembering the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a just before the supply of the operating power is stopped, after the supply of the operating power starts It is possible to make it impossible to identify whether or not the set value update process (step SC216) has been executed even if the display contents displayed first on the display section 38a are confirmed.

In addition, by setting the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the non-clearing area 372 that is not the execution target of the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process in the work area 221 for specific control, The display contents when the display of the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a is started are the same as the display contents of the special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. It is a configuration that In other words, even if the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed, no special processing is required to make it impossible to identify whether or not the set value update process (step SC216) has been executed. . Therefore, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects already described while suppressing an increase in the processing load.

Note that the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which both the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 are provided in the non-clearing area 372 , and the first display data buffer 271 is provided in the non-clearing area 372 . Although provided, the third display data buffer 273 may be provided in the clear target area 371 . In this case, if the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of the operating power is started, the display content before the supply of the operating power is stopped is displayed in the special figure display unit 37a. is started, the initial display will be performed in the general pattern display section 38a. Alternatively, the third display data buffer 273 is provided in the non-clearing area 372 , but the first display data buffer 271 may be provided in the clearing area 371 . In this case, when the supply of the operating power is started and the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed, the display content before the supply of the operating power is stopped is displayed in the normal diagram display section 38a. will be started, but the initial display will be performed in the special figure display unit 37a.

In addition, in a configuration in which a round display unit is provided as a display unit whose display is controlled by the main CPU 63 to notify the number of round games that occur in the open/close execution mode triggered by the result of a big win. may be configured such that an area for storing display data for causing the round display unit to perform display is provided in the non-clearable area 372 . In this case, the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started when the supply of operating power is stopped while a predetermined display is being performed on the round display section. However, the predetermined display is resumed in the round display section.

In addition, all the display units that are directly display-controlled by the main side CPU 63, including the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b, are for displaying may be configured such that the area in which the display data is stored is not initialized by the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing. In this case, even if the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, any of the display units whose display is directly controlled by the main CPU 63 will not be supplied with the operating power. is displayed according to the display contents before is stopped. In addition, in the configuration, although the display by the display content before the supply of the operating power is stopped in the special figure reservation display unit 37b and the normal figure reservation display unit 38b is temporarily started, after that the corresponding reservation information is 0 It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the display content is switched to one corresponding to the fact that the display is individual.

In addition, the area where the display data for displaying in the special figure reservation display unit 37b and the normal figure reservation display unit 38b is stored is initialized when the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed However, the number of corresponding pending information may be configured to display the special figure pending display portion 37b and the normal figure pending display portion 38b in a manner that is difficult for the player to understand. In this case, by executing the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing, a display indicating that the corresponding reservation information is 0 in each of the special figure reservation display unit 37b and the normal figure reservation display unit 38b is performed. Even if it is displayed, it is difficult for the player to understand that the display indicating that the reservation information is 0 is performed, so the special figure reservation display part 37b and the normal figure reservation display part 38b were confirmed. However, it becomes difficult to specify that the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing has been executed.

<Fifty-sixth embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-fifth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-fifth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 190 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each area provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control.

In the clear target area 371, the second display data buffer 272 in which the display data for causing the special figure reservation display unit 37b to perform a predetermined display is stored, and the general figure reservation display unit 38b for performing a predetermined display In addition to a fourth display data buffer 274 storing display data and a fifth display data buffer 275 storing display data for causing the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform predetermined displays, , the first display data buffer 271 in which display data for performing a predetermined display on the special figure display unit 37a is stored, and the second display data in which the display data for performing a predetermined display on the normal figure display unit 38a are stored A three-view data buffer 273 is provided. Therefore, when the first RAM clear process (step SC218) is executed in the main process (FIG. 185) or when the second RAM clear process of the set value update process (step SC216) is executed, the supply of operating power is stopped. The display data corresponding to the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a immediately before being stopped will be erased.

An initial display flag 375 is provided in the clear target area 371 in addition to the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 . The initial display flag 375 is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 whether or not it is in a situation where initial display needs to be performed in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. Since the initial display flag 375 is provided in the clear target area 371, the initial display flag 375 is set to "0" when the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185). ” will be cleared. Therefore, when the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the special figure display after the process at the start of supply of operating power (step SC201 to step SC223) is executed When the display of the part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a is started, the initial display is performed in these special figure display part 37a and the normal figure display part 38a.

FIG. 191 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC501 to SC511 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

When "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 (step SC501: NO), the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SC502), and the initial Display data is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC503). Then, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1" (step SC504).

By controlling the display of the special figure display section 37a using the initial display data for the special figure stored in the first display data buffer 271, the initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Although the display content of the initial display in the special figure display unit 37a is arbitrary, for example, all of the plurality of light emitting units provided in the special figure display unit 37a may be configured to be in a light emitting state, provided in the special figure display unit 37a A configuration may be adopted in which a part of the plurality of light emitting portions that are separated from each other is in a light emitting state. When some of the light-emitting units are in the light-emitting state, the light-emitting units that are in the light-emitting state and the light-emitting units that are maintained in the light-out state may be arranged alternately. In addition, the display content of the initial display in the special figure display portion 37a is different from the display content stopped and displayed in order to notify the game result of the game round in the special figure display portion 37a. In addition, the display contents of the initial display in the special figure display section 37a are different from the display contents displayed in the situation where the variation display of the pattern is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Thereby, it becomes possible to clearly specify that the initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a.

By controlling the display of the normal map display unit 38a using the initial display data for the normal map stored in the third display data buffer 273, initial display is performed in the normal map display unit 38a. The display content of the initial display in the normal map display unit 38a is arbitrary, but for example, it may be configured such that all of the plurality of light emitting units provided in the normal map display unit 38a are in a light emitting state. A configuration may be adopted in which a part of the plurality of light emitting portions that are separated from each other is in a light emitting state. When some of the light-emitting units are in the light-emitting state, the light-emitting units that are in the light-emitting state and the light-emitting units that are maintained in the light-out state may be arranged alternately. In addition, the display content of the initial display in the normal map display unit 38a is different from the display content that is stopped and displayed to notify the result of the vibration open lottery in the variable display time in the normal map display unit 38a. there is In addition, the display contents of the initial display in the normal map display portion 38a are different from the display contents displayed in the situation where the pattern is displayed in the normal map display portion 38a. As a result, it is possible to clearly specify that the initial display is being performed in the normal map display section 38a.

When an affirmative determination is made in step SC501, by referring to a storage area in which information indicating whether or not a game round is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is stored, the game round is cleared. It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is resumed after being stopped during execution of (step SC505). Information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is started, and information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is ended. removed from the area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

Further, by referring to the storage area storing information indicating whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control, the operating power is reduced during execution of the opening/closing execution mode. It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of power is stopped (step SC506). The storage area stores information indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is started, and indicates that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is terminated. Information is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

If the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was neither during execution of the game cycle nor during execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SC505 and step SC506: NO), the initial display data for the special figure is changed to the first display data. It is set in the buffer 271 (step SC507). By using the initial display data for the special figure stored in the first display data buffer 271 to control the display of the special figure display section 37a, the already explained initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a. On the other hand, if the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was either during execution of the game round or during execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SC505 or step SC506: YES), the initial display data for the special figure is the second Since it is not set in the 1 display data buffer 271, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the first display data buffer 271 as it is. Therefore, when the display in the special figure display section 37a is started, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a just before the supply of the operating power is stopped will be resumed as it is.

When the affirmative determination is made in step SC505, when the affirmative determination is made in step SC506, or when the process of step SC507 is executed, the normal figure display section 38a changes in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control By referring to the storage area in which the information indicating whether or not the image is being displayed is stored, the supply of the operating power is resumed after the supply of the operating power is stopped during the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display section 38a. It is determined whether or not it is in a state of being out of order (step SC508). In the storage area, information indicating that the normal pattern display unit 38a is executing the variable display of the pattern when the normal pattern display unit 38a starts the variable display of the pattern is stored. When the variable display of the pattern is terminated at , the information indicating that the variable display of the pattern is being executed in the normal pattern display section 38a is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

In addition, by referring to the storage area that stores information indicating whether or not the general power open state is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control, during execution of the general power open state It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after being stopped (step SC509). This storage area stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is started, and stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is terminated. Information indicating that there is is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

If the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal map display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state (step SC508 and step SC509: NO), for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC510). By controlling the display of the normal map display unit 38a using the normal map initial display data stored in the third display data buffer 273, the already explained initial display is performed in the normal map display unit 38a. On the other hand, when the previous supply of operating power was stopped was either during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal diagram display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state (step SC508 or step SC509: YES), Since the initial display data for the normal map is not set in the third display data buffer 273, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the third display data buffer 273 as it is. . Therefore, when the display on the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display contents of the normal map display unit 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped are resumed as they are.

When the process of step SC504 is executed, when the affirmative determination is made in step SC508, when the affirmative determination is made in step SC509, or when the process of step SC510 is executed, the clear target area of the work area 221 for specific control The display start flag provided in 371 is set to "1" (step SC511). As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for specification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 191) executed after the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the time of starting supply of operating power ends. As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 191), as already explained, even if both the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process are not executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 Along with setting the initial display data for the special figure, the initial display data for the general figure may be set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit The initial display will be started immediately after the display contents immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped at 38a. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content starts the initial display in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a in a situation where both the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed. You will be able to grasp what has been done. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 191), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

Next, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power will be described. FIG. 192 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power.

When the first RAM clear process is executed in the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223) or when the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1". ”is not set, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special figure display units 37a and general figure display Initial display is started in section 38a. The initial display in the special figure display portion 37a is that the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied. is continued until the variable display of is started. The initial display on the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern on the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the initial display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

Whether the first RAM clearing process is executed based on the "RAM clearing operation" or the second RAM clearing process of the set value updating process is executed based on the "setting change operation" as described above, When the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, the initial display is performed in these special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a, so that the supply of operating power is started and the special When the display is started in the diagram display section 37a and the normal diagram display section 38a, even if the display contents of these display sections 37a and 38a are confirmed, it is not possible to determine which of the first RAM clear processing and the set value update processing has been executed. unable to comprehend. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the setting value updating process are not executed in the process when the supply of operating power is started (steps SC201 to SC223), the situation in which the supply of the operating power is stopped does not affect the game. Initial display is started in the special figure display section 37a when the display is started in the special figure display section 37a when the situation is neither during the execution of the times nor during the execution of the opening and closing execution mode. In addition, even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the set value updating process are not executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, the situation in which the supply of operating power is stopped. is neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal map display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state, the normal map display when the display is started in the normal map display unit 38a An initial display is started in the section 38a. And, as already explained, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and An initial display is performed in the normal map display section 38a. As a result, even if it is confirmed that the initial display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a when the supply of the operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it impossible to specify that either has been executed.

On the other hand, the situation in which the supply of the operating power is stopped is either during execution of the game cycle or during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode, and in the process when the supply of the operating power is started (steps SC201 to SC223), the first RAM If the clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed, special figure display unit so that the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a 37a is display-controlled. In addition, the state in which the supply of operating power is stopped is either during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state, and the processing at the start of the supply of the operating power (step SC201 ~ When the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed in step SC223), the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the normal diagram display unit 38a The display of the normal map display unit 38a is controlled so that . As a result, when the game situation immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped when the supply of the operating power is restarted, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal It becomes possible to start the display of the diagram display section 38a.

It should be noted that the contents of the initial display displayed on the special figure display unit 37a when the first RAM clear processing is executed and when the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started is different It is good also as a structure with. In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the contents of the initial display displayed on the general map display unit 38a are different between when the first RAM clearing process is executed and when the second RAM clearing process is executed. It is good also as a structure with.

Further, when the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed when the supply of the operating power is started, the initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a, whereas the normal figure display section 38a Then, a configuration may be adopted in which the display content before the supply of operating power is stopped is displayed. Further, when the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of the operating power is started, the initial display is performed in the normal figure display unit 38a, whereas the special figure display unit 37a Then, a configuration may be adopted in which the display content before the supply of operating power is stopped is displayed.

In addition, there are multiple types of initial display of the special figure display unit 37a, and when the initial display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a when the supply of operating power is started, it was selected by lottery It is good also as a structure by which an initial display is performed in the special figure display part 37a. In addition, there are multiple types of initial display of the normal map display unit 38a, and when the supply of operating power is started, the initial display is performed on the normal map display unit 38a, which is selected by lottery. It may be configured such that the initial display is performed in the normal diagram display section 38a.

In addition, in a configuration in which a round display unit is provided as a display unit whose display is controlled by the main CPU 63 to notify the number of round games that occur in the open/close execution mode triggered by the result of a big win. is when either the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, or when neither the first RAM clearing process nor the second RAM clearing process is executed. Even if there is, the initial display may be performed in the round display section. As a result, even if the round display portion is checked, it cannot be determined whether the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process has been executed.

In addition, all the display units that are directly display-controlled by the main side CPU 63, including the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, and the general figure reservation display unit 38b, are supplied with operating power. is started, the initial display is It is good also as a structure performed. In the configuration, although the initial display is once started in the special figure reservation display unit 37b and the normal figure reservation display unit 38b, the display content corresponding to the fact that the corresponding reservation information is 0 after that Switches to may be configured.

Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the first RAM clear process is executed, steps SC502 to SC503 of the display start process (FIG. 191) are executed, while the second RAM clear process is executed. In such a case, steps SC502 to SC503 of the display start process (FIG. 191) may not be executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the second RAM clear process is executed, steps SC502 to SC503 of the display start process (FIG. 191) are executed, while the first RAM clear process is executed. In such a case, steps SC502 to SC503 of the display start process (FIG. 191) may not be executed.

<Fifty-seventh embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-sixth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-sixth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-sixth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 193 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC601 to SC605 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG. Further, first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 and an initial display flag 375 are provided in a clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control.

When "1" is not set in the initial display flag 375 (step SC601: NO), the deviation display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SC602), and the deviation for the normal figure is set. Display data is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC603). Then, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1" (step SC604).

Outgoing display data for the special figure is selected in the stop result setting process for the outgoing result (step S509) when the result of the right or wrong judgment process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (Fig. 13) is an outgoing result. is the display data to be displayed. That is, the loss display data for the special figure is the display data for finally performing the loss display in the special figure display section 37a in the game round in which the result of the winning/failure determination process is the result of the loss. Since only one type of deviation display data for a special figure is set, the type of deviation display in the special figure display section 37a is also one type. In addition, a plurality of types of hit displays are set to be finally displayed in the special figure display section 37a in the game round in which the result of the success/failure determination process is a hit result, but the miss display is different from these multiple types of hit displays. This is the displayed content.

The display of the special figure display section 37a is controlled using the special figure removal display data stored in the first display data buffer 271, so that the special figure display section 37a performs the removal display. The display content of the out-of-off display is arbitrary, but for example, only one of the plurality of light emitting units provided in the special figure display unit 37a may be configured to be in a light emitting state, and a plurality of light emitting units emit light. It may be configured to be in a state.

Loss display data for the normal map is executed when the result of the normal power open lottery in the normal map power control process (step S8914) of the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 133) is a loss result. It is the display data for causing the normal pattern display unit 38a to finally display the deviation in the variable display times of the normal map display unit 38a corresponding to . Since only one type of deviation display data for the normal pattern is set, the type of deviation display in the normal pattern display section 38a is also one type. In addition, only one type of winning display that is finally displayed on the general pattern display unit 38a is set in the variable display times of the general pattern display unit 38a in which the result of the general electric open lottery is the winning result, but the off display is The display content is different from the hit display.

By controlling the display of the normal map display unit 38a using the normal map loss display data stored in the third display data buffer 273, the normal map display unit 38a performs a loss display. The content of the display of the deviation display is arbitrary. It may be configured to be in a state.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SC601 or if the process of step SC604 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC605). . As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for specification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 193) which is executed after the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the time of starting supply of operating power ends. As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 193), as already explained, when either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 In addition to setting the deviation display data for the normal view, the deviation display data for the normal view is set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit Immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a, the disconnection display is started. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content starts to display the deviation in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a in the situation where either the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed. You will be able to grasp what has been done. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 191), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

On the other hand, if "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SC601: YES), the processes of steps SC602 and SC603 are not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. In this case, display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started display start flag is set to "1" A display corresponding to is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Further, when the display start flag is set to "1" and the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. A corresponding display is performed in the normal figure display section 38a.

Next, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power will be described. FIG. 194 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power.

When the first RAM clear process is executed in the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223) or when the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1". " is not set, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special figure display units 37a and general figure A failure display is started on the display section 38a. The off display in the special figure display part 37a is a pattern in the special figure display part 37a when the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied. is continued until the variable display of is started. The missing display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the detachment display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear processing is executed as described above and when the second RAM clear processing of the setting value update processing is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a starts When the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are displayed, the supply of operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a display. Even if the display contents of the display units 37a and 38a are confirmed in the case where the first RAM clearing process or the set value updating process is executed, it cannot be grasped. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

When the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a. In the case, the display in the special figure display unit 37a is started with the display content just before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and when the display is started in the normal figure display unit 38a, the supply of the operating power is stopped The display on the normal map display portion 38a is started with the display content immediately before the display is performed. Here, in most cases, the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off in a situation where neither the game round nor the opening/closing execution mode is executed at the closing time of the game hall. In most cases, the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off in a situation where neither the variable display time nor the general electricity open state is executed. That is, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped are basically off display. And, as already explained, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and A deviation display is performed in the general pattern display section 38a. As a result, even if it is confirmed that the off display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a when the supply of the operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it impossible to specify that either has been executed.

In addition, in the configuration in which there are multiple types of off display of the special figure display unit 37a, when the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started, these multiple types It is good also as a structure by which one kind of deviation display predetermined among deviation displays is performed in the special figure display part 37a. In addition, in a configuration in which there are multiple types of off display of the normal diagram display unit 38a, when the supply of operating power is started and the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed, these multiple types It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a predetermined one type of deviation display out of the deviation display is performed in the normal figure display section 38a.

Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the first RAM clear process is executed, steps SC602 to SC603 of the display start process (FIG. 193) are executed, while the second RAM clear process is executed. In this case, steps SC602 to SC603 of the display start processing (FIG. 193) may not be executed. Further, when the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started, steps SC602 to SC603 of the display start processing (FIG. 193) are executed, while the first RAM clear processing is executed. In this case, steps SC602 to SC603 of the display start processing (FIG. 193) may not be executed.

<Fifty-Eighth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-fifth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-fifth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 195 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each area provided in the clear target area 371 and the non-clear target area 372 of the work area 221 for specific control.

In the clear target area 371, the second display data buffer 272 in which the display data for causing the special figure reservation display unit 37b to perform a predetermined display is stored, and the general figure reservation display unit 38b for performing a predetermined display In addition to a fourth display data buffer 274 storing display data and a fifth display data buffer 275 storing display data for causing the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 to perform predetermined displays, , the first display data buffer 271 in which display data for performing a predetermined display on the special figure display unit 37a is stored, and the second display data in which the display data for performing a predetermined display on the normal figure display unit 38a are stored A three-view data buffer 273 is provided. Therefore, when the first RAM clear process (step SC218) is executed in the main process (FIG. 185) or when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process (step SC216) is executed, the supply of operating power is stopped. The display data corresponding to the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a immediately before being stopped will be erased.

An initial display flag 375 is provided in the clear target area 371 in addition to the first to fifth display data buffers 271 to 275 . The initial display flag 375 is a flag for specifying in the main side CPU 63 whether or not it is in a situation where it is necessary to display the deviation as an initial display in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. Since the initial display flag 375 is provided in the clear target area 371, the initial display flag 375 is set to "0" when the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185). ” will be cleared. Therefore, when the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the special figure display after the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power is executed As an initial display, the deviation display is performed in the section 37a and the normal map display section 38a.

The non-clearable area 372 is provided with an initial display counter 381 for special maps and an initial display counter 382 for normal maps. The initial display counter 381 for the special figure is for the special figure that exists in a plurality of types when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started and the special figure display unit 37a performs the off display as the initial display. It is a counter for determining by lottery which type of special figure out of the out display is to be performed. Although the numerical range that the initial display counter 381 for the special figure can take is "0 to 59", it is not limited to this and is arbitrary.

The initial display counter 382 for the normal map is used when the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, and when the normal map display unit 38a is to perform a deviated display as an initial display, It is a counter for determining by lottery which type of the normal drawing out of the out display is to be performed. The range of values that the normal map initial display counter 382 can take is "0 to 59", but it is not limited to this and is arbitrary.

The initial display counter 381 for the special figure and the initial display counter 382 for the normal figure are provided in the non-clearable area 372 as described above. As a result, if the supply of backup power to the main RAM 65 is continued while the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, the main processing (FIG. 185) performs the first RAM clear processing or the second Even if the 2RAM clear processing is executed, the initial display counter 381 for the special map and the initial display counter 382 for the normal map are not initialized, and the numerical information immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored. is maintained.

The numerical information of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure and the numerical information of the initial display counter 382 for the general figure are periodically updated by the first timer interrupt process in the situation where the activation of the first timer interrupt process is permitted. be done. FIG. 196 is a flow chart showing first timer interrupt processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC701 to SC722 in the first timer interrupt processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

At steps SC705 and SC705, the same processes as steps S8901 to S8905 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed. After that, an initial display counter update process for a special figure is executed (step SC706). In the update process, the current numerical information is read from the initial display counter 381 for the special figure, and after adding 1 to the read numerical information, the numerical information after the addition of 1 is overwritten on the initial display counter 381 for the special figure. do. In this case, it is cleared to "0" when the counter value exceeds the maximum value (specifically, "59").

Thereafter, at step SC707, it is determined whether or not "1" is set to either the game stop flag or the start-up processing flag in the work area 221 for specific control. If any flag is set to "1" (step SC707: YES), the first timer interrupt process is terminated without executing the processes of steps SC708 to SC722. If none of the flags is set to "1" (step SC707: NO), an initial display counter update process for general map is executed (step SC708). In the update process, the current numerical information is read from the initial display counter 382 for the normal map, and after adding 1 to the read numerical information, the numerical information after the addition of 1 is overwritten on the initial display counter 382 for the normal map. do. In this case, it is cleared to "0" when the counter value exceeds the maximum value (specifically, "59"). At steps SC709 to SC722, the same processes as steps S8907 to S8920 of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 133) in the thirty-fifth embodiment are executed.

Here, the initial display counter update process for the special figure (step SC706) is set as a process to be executed regardless of whether the game stop flag or the start-up process flag is set to "1". On the other hand, the initial display counter update process (step SC708) for the normal figure is set as a process that is not executed when the game stop flag or the start-up process flag is set to "1". As a result, it is possible to change the update frequency between the initial display counter 381 for special figures and the initial display counter 382 for general figures, and the initial display counter 381 for special figures and the initial display counter 382 for general figures are not synchronized.

FIG. 197 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC801 to SC807 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

When "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 (step SC801: NO), a lottery process for the extra display data for the special figure is executed (step SC802). In the lottery processing of the deviating display data for the special figure, the deviating display lottery table 383 for the special figure pre-stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to. FIG. 198(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the winning display lottery table 383 for the special figure. As shown in FIG. 198(a), there are the first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure, and the third loss display data for the special figure as the loss display data for the special figure. ing.

The first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure, and the third loss display data for the special figure are the result of the success/failure determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13). This is the display data that can be selected by lottery in the stop result setting process for the failure result (step S509) when the result is the failure result. In other words, the first to third loss display data for the special figure are display data for finally performing the loss display in the special figure display section 37a in the game cycle in which the result of the win/fail judgment processing is the result of the loss. . The first deviation display data for the special figure is data for displaying the first deviation display for the special figure in the special figure display section 37a, and the second deviation display data for the special figure is the second deviation for the special figure. It is data for displaying the display on the special figure display section 37a, and the third deviation display data for the special figure is data for displaying the third deviation display for the special figure on the special figure display section 37a. The display contents of the first failure display for special symbols, the second failure display for special symbols, and the third failure display for special symbols are different from each other. In addition, a plurality of types of winning display finally displayed on the special figure display unit 37a in the game round in which the result of the success/failure determination process is a winning result is set. The display contents are different from those of the plurality of types of hit display. It should be noted that, even in the stop result setting process for the outlier result (step S509), the initial display counter 381 for the special figure and the outlier display lottery table 383 for the special figure are used to display the outlier display on the special figure display unit 37a. Select the type from the 1st to 3rd outlier display for the special figure.

In the special figure loss display lottery table 383, the numerical range of the special figure initial display counter 381 is set for each of the first to third special figure loss display data. Specifically, the numerical value range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "0 to 19" is set for the first loss display data for the special figure, and the second loss display data for the special figure On the other hand, the numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "20 to 39" is set, and the initial display counter for the special figure of "40 to 59" for the third off display data for the special figure A numerical range of 381 is set. In other words, the probability of selecting the first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure, and the third loss display data for the special figure in the lottery process for the loss display data for the special figure is "1/3". ” are the same.

In the lottery process for the special figure loss display data, after reading the special figure loss display lottery table 383, the special figure initial display counter 381 provided in the non-clearable area 372 in the work area 221 for specific control. Get the current numerical information of Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the special figure loss display lottery table 383, the display data to be displayed this time is the first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure. Selection is made from the outlier display data and the third outlier display data for the special figure.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the out-of-order display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SC803). By performing display control of the special figure display section 37a using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271, the deviation display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display section 37a. That is, when the first loss display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second loss display data for the special figure is set, the second loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the third loss for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the special figure display section 37a performs the third deviation display for the special figure.

After that, a lottery process for the lost display data for the normal map is executed (step SC804). In the lottery process of the deviation display data for the normal pattern, the deviation display lottery table 384 for the normal pattern pre-stored in the main ROM 64 is referred to. FIG. 198(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the misalignment display lottery table 384 for the normal figure. As shown in FIG. 198(b), there are the first deviation display data for normal maps, the second deviation display data for normal maps, and the third deviation display data for normal maps as the deviation display data for normal maps. ing.

The first outlier display data for normal maps, the second outlier display data for normal ), when the result of the general electric open lottery executed using the general electric role release counter C4 to determine whether or not to open the general electric role 34a is a failure result, the general This is the display data for causing the normal pattern display unit 38a to finally perform the deviation display for the normal map in the variable display times of the pattern display unit 38a. The first deviation display data for normal maps is data for displaying the first deviation display for normal maps on the normal map display unit 38a, and the second deviation display data for normal maps is the second deviation for normal maps. It is data for displaying the display on the normal map display unit 38a, and the third deviation display data for the normal map is data for displaying the third deviation display for the normal map on the normal map display unit 38a. The display contents of the first deviation display for normal maps, the second deviation display for normal maps, and the third deviation display for normal maps are different from each other. In addition, a plurality of types of winning displays are set to be finally displayed on the general pattern display unit 38a in the variable display times in which the result of the general electric open lottery is the winning result, but the first to third misalignments for the general pattern are set. The display has display contents different from those of the plurality of types of winning displays. It should be noted that, also in the normal map general electric control process (step SC716), the initial display counter 382 for the general map and the disconnection display lottery table 384 for the general map are used to select the type of disconnection display to be displayed on the normal map display unit 38a. Select from 1st to 3rd outlier display for normal map.

In the deviation display lottery table 384 for the normal pattern, the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal pattern is set for each of the first to third deviation display data for the normal pattern. Specifically, the numerical value range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is set to "0 to 19" for the first deviation display data for the normal map, and the second deviation display data for the normal map On the other hand, the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map of "20 to 39" is set, and the initial display counter for the normal map of "40 to 59" is set for the third deviation display data for the normal map. A numerical range of 382 is set. In other words, the selection probability of the first error display data for normal maps, the second error display data for normal maps, and the third error display data for normal maps in the lottery process for the error display data for normal maps is 1/3. ” are the same.

In the lottery process for the loss display data for the normal figure, after reading the loss display lottery table 384 for the normal figure, the initial display counter 382 for the normal figure provided in the non-clearable area 372 in the work area 221 for specific control. Get the current numerical information of Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the deviation display lottery table 384 for the normal figure, the display data to be displayed this time is the first deviation display data for the normal figure and the second deviation display data for the normal figure. Selection is made from the outlier display data and the third outlier display data for normal maps.

The display data selected in the lottery process for the lost display data for the normal figure is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC805). The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal map display section 38a, so that the deviation display corresponding to the display data is performed in the normal map display section 38a. That is, when the first outlier display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273, the first outlier display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a, and the third display data buffer 273 When the second deviation display data for the normal map is set in , the second deviation display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display unit 38a, and the third deviation display for the normal map is stored in the third display data buffer 273. When the display data is set, the normal map display section 38a performs the third deviation display for the normal map.

After executing the processing of steps SC802 to SC805, the initial display flag 375 provided in the clear target area 371 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SC806).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SC801, or if the process of step SC806 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC807). . As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for identification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 197) executed after the end of the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power. As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 197), as already explained, when either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 Any one of the first to third outlier display data for the normal figure is set, and any one of the first to third outlier display data for the normal figure is set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit Immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a, the disconnection display is started. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content starts to display the deviation in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a in the situation where either the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed. You will be able to grasp what has been done. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 197), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

On the other hand, if "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SC801: YES), the processing of steps SC802 to SC805 is not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. In this case, display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started display start flag is set to "1" A display corresponding to is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Further, when the display start flag is set to "1" and the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. A corresponding display is performed in the normal figure display section 38a.

As described in detail above, when the first RAM clear processing is executed in the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, or when the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is executed, the initial Since "1" is not set to the display flag 375, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special The deviation display is started in the figure display portion 37a and the normal figure display portion 38a. The off display in the special figure display part 37a is the pattern in the special figure display part 37a when the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied. is continued until the variable display of is started. The missing display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the detachment display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear process is executed as described above, and when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a When it is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are detached, so that the supply of operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are displayed. Even if the displayed contents of the display units 37a and 38a are checked when the process is started, it is not possible to grasp which of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process has been executed. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

When the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a. In the case, the display in the special figure display unit 37a is started with the display content just before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and when the display is started in the normal figure display unit 38a, the supply of the operating power is stopped The display on the normal map display portion 38a is started with the display content immediately before the display is performed. Here, in most cases, the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off in a situation where neither the game round nor the opening/closing execution mode is executed at the closing time of the game hall. In most cases, the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off in a situation where neither the variable display time nor the general electricity open state is executed. That is, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped are basically off display. And, as already explained, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and A deviation display is performed in the general pattern display section 38a. As a result, even if it is confirmed that the off display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a when the supply of the operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it impossible to specify that either has been executed.

In particular, when the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process of the set value updating process is executed in a configuration in which there are multiple types of outliers for special figures, selection is made by lottery from among these multiple types of outliers. The deviated display of the selected type is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Thereby, whether or not to execute any of the second RAM clear processing of the first RAM clear processing and the set value update processing from the type of off display that is first displayed in the special figure display unit 37a when the supply of operating power is started It is possible to make it difficult to specify the .

Similarly, when the first RAM clearing process or the second RAM clearing process of the setting value update process is executed in a configuration in which there are multiple types of outlier displays for normal maps, selection is made by lottery from among these multiple types of outlier displays. The deviation display of the selected type is performed in the normal figure display section 38a. As a result, whether or not to execute either the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing of the setting value update processing from the type of deviation display first displayed on the normal diagram display unit 38a when the supply of operating power is started It is possible to make it difficult to specify the .

It should be noted that, in the lottery process (step SC802) of the special figure out of the display data executed in the display start process (FIG. 197), the first out of the special figure out of the display data, the second out of the special figure of the display data and the special The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the respective selection probabilities of the third outlier display data for illustration are the same. A configuration in which the selection probabilities are slightly different but substantially the same may be employed, or a configuration in which the selection probabilities are greatly different.

In addition, the first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure and the special The selection probability of each of the third failure display data for the figure is the first failure display data for the special figure, the second failure display data for the special figure, and the third failure display for the special figure in the game cycle in which the result is a failure. Although the selection probabilities are the same for each piece of data, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection probabilities may be slightly different but substantially the same, or the selection probabilities may be significantly different.

In addition, in the lottery process (step SC804) of the deviation display data for the normal diagram executed in the display start process (FIG. 197), the first deviation display data for the normal diagram, the second deviation display data for the normal diagram, and the The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the respective selection probabilities of the third outlier display data for illustration are the same, and may be a configuration in which the selection probabilities are slightly different but substantially the same, or a configuration in which the selection probabilities are greatly different from each other. good.

In addition, in the lottery process (step SC804) of the deviation display data for the normal diagram executed in the display start process (FIG. 197), the first deviation display data for the normal diagram, the second deviation display data for the normal diagram, and the The selection probability of each of the third error display data for the figure is the first error display data for the normal figure, the second error display data for the normal figure, and the third error display data for the normal figure in the fluctuation display times in which the result is an error. Although the selection probabilities of the display data are the same, the present invention is not limited to this. The display data may be slightly different but substantially the same, or may be selected with significantly different selection probabilities.

Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the first RAM clear process is executed, steps SC802 to SC805 of the display start process (FIG. 197) are executed, while the second RAM clear process is executed. In this case, steps SC802 to SC805 of the display start processing (FIG. 197) may not be executed. Further, when the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started, steps SC802 to SC805 of the display start processing (FIG. 197) are executed, while the first RAM clear processing is executed. In this case, steps SC802 to SC805 of the display start processing (FIG. 197) may not be executed.

Also, if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, the first to third deviations for the special figure in step SC802 of the display start process (FIG. 197) The display data is not limited to the configuration selected by lottery, and every time the process of step SC802 is executed when the supply of operating power is started, the first deviation display data for special figures → for special figures Second outlier display data → third outlier display data for special figure → first outlier display data for special figure → . . . It is good also as a structure changed sequentially by .

Also, when the supply of operating power is started, if the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed, the first to third deviations for the normal drawing are performed in step SC804 of the display start processing (FIG. 197). The display data is not limited to a configuration in which the display data is selected by lottery. 2nd error display data → 3rd error display data for normal maps → 1st error display data for normal maps → . . . It is good also as a structure changed sequentially by .

<Fifty-ninth embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display portion 37a and the normal figure display portion 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-eighth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-eighth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-eighth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 199 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SC901 to SC907 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

When "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 (step SC901: NO), lottery processing for initial display data for special figures is executed (step SC902). In the lottery process of the initial display data for the special figure, the initial display lottery table 385 for the special figure stored in advance in the main ROM 64 is referred to. FIG. 200(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the initial display lottery table 385 for a special figure. As shown in FIG. 200(a), as the initial display data for the special figure, the first out-display data for the special figure, the second out-display data for the special figure, the third out-display data for the special figure, the special figure There are first winning display data for special figures, second winning display data for special figures, and third winning display data for special figures.

The first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure, and the third loss display data for the special figure are the result of the success/failure determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13). This is the display data that can be selected by lottery in the stop result setting process for the failure result (step S509) when the result is the failure result. In addition, the first winning display data for special figures, the second winning display data for special figures, and the third winning display data for special figures are the success/failure determination processing (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start processing (FIG. 13). This is the display data that can be selected by lottery in the stop result setting process for the big win result (step S507) when the result is the winning result. That is, the first to third deviation display data for the special figure are display data for finally performing the deviation display in the special figure display section 37a in the game turn in which the result of the success/failure determination process is the result of deviation, The first to third hit display data for the special figure are display data for finally performing the hit display in the special figure display section 37a in the game round in which the result of the success/failure determination process is the result of the hit.

The first deviation display data for the special figure is data for displaying the first deviation display for the special figure in the special figure display section 37a, and the second deviation display data for the special figure is the second deviation for the special figure. It is data for displaying the display on the special figure display section 37a, and the third deviation display data for the special figure is data for displaying the third deviation display for the special figure on the special figure display section 37a. In addition, the first winning display data for special figures is data for displaying the first winning display for special figures on the special figure display unit 37a, and the second winning display data for special figures is the second winning display data for special figures. It is data for displaying the 2 hit display on the special figure display unit 37a, and the third hit display data for the special figure is data for displaying the third hit display for the special figure on the special figure display unit 37a. . The first hit display for the special figure is the result of the success/failure determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), and the result of the distribution determination process (step S506) is the low-probability jackpot result. It is finally displayed on the special figure display section 37a in a certain game round. In addition, the second hit display for the special figure is the result of the win/loss determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), and the result of the distribution determination process (step S506) is a low winning amount. It is finally displayed on the special figure display section 37a in the game round which is the result of the sure jackpot. In addition, the third hit display for the special figure is the result of the success/failure determination process (step S504) of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 13), and the result of the distribution determination process (step S506) is the maximum profit/maximum hit. It is finally displayed on the special figure display section 37a in the game round which is the result. These 1st deviation display for special symbols, 2nd deviation display for special symbols, 3rd deviation display for special symbols, 1st winning display for special symbols, 2nd winning display for special symbols and special symbols The display contents of the third win display are different from each other.

In the special figure initial display lottery table 385, the special figure initial display counter 381 is set for each of the special figure first to third loss display data and the special figure first to third hit display data. is set. Specifically, the numerical value range of the initial display counter 381 for special figures is set to "0 to 9" for the first loss display data for special figures, and the second loss display data for special figures On the other hand, the numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "10 to 19" is set, and the initial display counter for the special figure of "20 to 29" for the third off display data for the special figure A numerical range of 381 is set, and the numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "30 to 39" is set for the first per display data for the special figure, and the first display data for the special figure is set. The numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "40 to 49" is set for the 2 per display data, and the special figure of "50 to 59" for the third per display data for the special figure The numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for is set. That is, in the lottery process for the initial display data for the special figure, the first loss display data for the special figure, the second loss display data for the special figure, the third loss display data for the special figure, and the first hit for the special figure. The selection probabilities of the display data, the second winning display data for the special figure and the third winning display data for the special figure are the same at "1/6".

In the special figure initial display data lottery process, after reading the special figure initial display lottery table 385, the special figure initial display counter 381 provided in the non-clearable area 372 in the work area 221 for specific control. Get the current numerical information of Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the initial display lottery table 385 for the special figure, the display data to be displayed this time is the first outlier display data for the special figure, and the second display data for the special figure. Selection is made from loss display data, third loss display data for special figures, first winning display data for special figures, second winning display data for special figures and third winning display data for special figures.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SC903). By the display control of the special figure display unit 37a using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271, the deviation display or hit display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display unit 37a. . That is, when the first loss display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second loss display data for the special figure is set, the second loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the third loss for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the special figure display section 37a performs the third deviation display for the special figure. Further, when the first hit display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first hit display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second winning display data for the special figure is set in the special figure display section 37a, the second winning display for the special figure is performed, and the third winning for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the third hit display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a.

Thereafter, lottery processing for initial display data for the normal map is executed (step SC904). In the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map, the initial display lottery table 386 for the normal map stored in advance in the main ROM 64 is referred to. FIG. 200(b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the initial display lottery table 386 for the normal figure. As shown in FIG. 200(b), as the initial display data for normal maps, the first deviation display data for normal maps, the second deviation display data for normal maps, the third deviation display data for normal maps, and the There is hit display data for

The first outlier display data for normal maps, the second outlier display data for normal ), when the result of the general electric open lottery executed using the general electric role release counter C4 to determine whether or not to open the general electric role 34a is a failure result, the general This is the display data for causing the normal pattern display unit 38a to finally perform the deviation display for the normal map in the variable display times of the pattern display unit 38a. In addition, if the result of the general electric open lottery is a winning result, the winning display data for the general electric drawing is finally displayed in the general electric drawing display unit 38a in the variable display times of the general electric drawing display unit 38a. This is display data for displaying a win.

The first deviation display data for normal maps is data for displaying the first deviation display for normal maps on the normal map display unit 38a, and the second deviation display data for normal maps is the second deviation for normal maps. It is data for displaying the display on the normal map display unit 38a, and the third deviation display data for the normal map is data for displaying the third deviation display for the normal map on the normal map display unit 38a. The winning display data for the normal figure is data for displaying the winning display for the normal figure on the normal figure display section 38a. The display contents of the first outlier display for normal maps, the second outlier display for normal maps, the third outlier display for normal maps, and the win display for normal maps are different from each other.

In the initial display lottery table 386 for the general pattern, the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the general pattern is set for each of the first to third loss display data for the general pattern and the winning display data for the general pattern. It is Specifically, the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is set to "0 to 14" for the first deviation display data for the normal map, and the second deviation display data for the normal map On the other hand, the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map of "15 to 29" is set, and the initial display counter for the normal map of "30 to 44" is set for the third deviation display data for the normal map. A numerical value range of 382 is set, and a numerical value range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal diagram is set to "45 to 59" for the normal diagram hit display data. That is, in the lottery process for the initial display data for the normal map, the first loss display data for the normal map, the second loss display data for the normal map, the third loss display data for the normal map, and the winning display data for the normal map are the same at "1/4".

In the lottery process for the initial display data for the normal map, after reading the initial display lottery table 386 for the normal map, the initial display counter 382 for the normal map provided in the area 372 not to be cleared in the work area 221 for specific control. Get the current numerical information of Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the initial display lottery table 386 for the normal map, the display data to be displayed this time is the first outlier display data for the normal map, the second display data for the normal map. A selection is made from the outlier display data, the third outlier display data for normal maps, and the winning display data for normal maps.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SC905). The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal pattern display unit 38a, so that the normal pattern display unit 38a performs the out-of-line display or hit display corresponding to the display data. . That is, when the first outlier display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273, the first outlier display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a, and the third display data buffer 273 When the second deviation display data for the normal map is set in , the second deviation display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display unit 38a, and the third deviation display for the normal map is stored in the third display data buffer 273. When the display data is set, the normal map display unit 38a performs the third loss display for the normal map. Winning display for the normal figure is performed in the figure display section 38a.

After executing the processing of steps SC902 to SC905, the initial display flag 375 provided in the clear target area 371 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SC906).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SC901 or if the process of step SC906 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SC907). . As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for specification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 199) executed after the end of the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the time of starting supply of operating power. As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 199), as already explained, when either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 1st to 3rd deviation display data for special figures and 1st to 3rd hit display data for special figures are set and in the 3rd display data buffer 273 the 1st to 3rd deviation display data for normal figures and Set any of the hit display data for normal maps. In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit Immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a, the loss display or the hit display will start. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content will display or hit the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a in the situation where either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed. It is possible to grasp that the display has started. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 199), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

On the other hand, if "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SC901: YES), the processing of steps SC902 to SC905 is not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. In this case, display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started display start flag is set to "1" A display corresponding to is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Further, when the display start flag is set to "1" and the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. A corresponding display is performed in the normal map display section 38a.

Next, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power will be described. FIG. 201 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power.

When the first RAM clear process is executed in the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223) or when the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1". " is not set, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special figure display units 37a and general figure Loss display or hit display is started on the display section 38a. The off display or hit display in the special figure display portion 37a is performed when the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the start condition of the game cycle is satisfied. This is continued until the variable display of the pattern is started. The loss display or winning display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the pattern variation display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the factory shipping stage, the off display or hit display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear process is executed as described above, and when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a When it is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are displayed by the off display or the hit display, so that the supply of the operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a Even if the display contents of these display sections 37a and 38a are confirmed when the display is started, it is not possible to grasp which of the first RAM clearing process and the set value updating process has been executed. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

When the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a. In the case, the display in the special figure display unit 37a is started with the display content just before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and when the display is started in the normal figure display unit 38a, the supply of the operating power is stopped The display on the normal map display portion 38a is started with the display content immediately before the display is performed. That is, if the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and normal figure The display contents of the display section 38a depend on the situation at the timing when the supply of operating power is stopped, and the display contents are varied. On the other hand, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and normal A winning display or a winning display is determined by lottery and displayed in the figure display section 38a. As a result, even if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, In the process (step SC201 to step SC223) in the same way as when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the setting value update process is not executed, the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a Diversification is possible. Therefore, even if the display is confirmed when the supply of operating power is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a is started, either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it difficult to identify what has been executed.

In addition, when the second RAM clear processing of the first RAM clear processing or the setting value update processing is executed in the processing (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power Special figure display unit 37a and general figure that can be selected The display data on the display section 38a is display data that can be selected during a normal game. Thereby, while not increasing the data capacity of the display data of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a, the first RAM clear processing or It is possible to diversify the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is executed.

It should be noted that, in the lottery process (step SC902) of the initial display data for the special figure executed in the display start process (FIG. 199), the first deviation display data for the special figure, the second deviation display data for the special figure, the special Limited to a configuration in which the selection probabilities of the third winning display data for the figure, the first winning display data for the special figure, the second winning display data for the special figure, and the third winning display data for the special figure are the same. However, the configuration may be substantially the same with a slight difference, or the configuration may be a configuration with greatly different selection probabilities. As a configuration with significantly different selection probabilities, for example, the total selection probability of the first to third winning display data for special symbols is higher than the total selection probability of the first to third winning display data for special symbols. , or a low configuration.

In addition, in the lottery process (step SC904) of the initial display data for the general map executed in the display start process (FIG. 199), the first deviation display data for the general pattern, the second deviation display data for the general pattern, the The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the selection probabilities of the third failure display data for the drawing and the winning display data for the normal drawing are the same. It is good also as a structure which is a probability.

In addition, as the display data selected in the lottery process (step SC902) of the initial display data for the special figure executed in the display start process (FIG. 199), in order to perform a display that is not included in the game round stop result display data may be included. In addition, as the display data selected in the lottery processing (step SC904) of the initial display data for the normal drawing executed in the display start processing (FIG. 199), the display that is not included in the stop result of the variable display times is displayed. A configuration may be adopted in which display data for is included.

Further, when the first RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started, steps SC902 to SC905 of the display start processing (FIG. 199) are executed, while the second RAM clear processing is executed. In this case, steps SC902 to SC905 of the display start process (FIG. 199) may not be executed. Further, when the second RAM clear processing is executed when the supply of operating power is started, steps SC902 to SC905 of the display start processing (FIG. 199) are executed, while the first RAM clear processing is executed. In this case, steps SC902 to SC905 of the display start process (FIG. 199) may not be executed.

Also, if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, the first to third deviations for the special figure in step SC902 of the display start process (FIG. 199) The display data and the first to third winning display data for special figures are not limited to the configuration selected by lottery, and when the supply of operating power is started, every time the process of step SC902 is executed First loss display data for special figure → Second loss display data for special figure → Third loss display data for special figure → First win display data for special figure → Second win display data for special figure → The display data to be selected may be sequentially changed in a predetermined order such as the third win display data for the special figure → the first loss display data for the special figure → .

Also, when the supply of operating power is started, if the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing is executed, the first to third deviations for the normal drawing are performed in step SC904 of the display start processing (FIG. 199). The display data and the first to third winning display data for the normal map are not limited to the configuration selected by lottery, and when the supply of operating power is started, every time the process of step SC904 is executed First failure display data for normal maps→Second failure display data for normal maps→Third failure display data for normal maps→ Hit display data for normal maps→First failure display data for normal maps→...・The display data to be selected may be sequentially changed in a predetermined order.

<Sixtieth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-ninth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-ninth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-ninth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 202 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SD101 to SD115 in the display start processing is executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

If the initial display flag 375 is not set to "1" (step SD101: NO), the processing of steps SD102 to SD106 is executed. The processing contents of steps SD102 to SD106 are the same as steps SC901 to SC906 of the display start processing (FIG. 199) in the fifty-ninth embodiment. Thereby, when the second RAM clear processing of the first RAM clear processing or setting value update processing is executed, the display of the special figure display portion 37a and the normal figure display portion 38a is started in the same manner as the fifty-ninth embodiment. In the case that the

When "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SD101: YES), information indicating whether or not a game cycle is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is stored. By referring to the stored storage area, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of operating power is stopped during execution of the game (step SD107). Information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is started, and information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is ended. removed from the area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

Further, by referring to the storage area storing information indicating whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control, the operating power is reduced during execution of the opening/closing execution mode. It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of power is stopped (step SD108). The storage area stores information indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is started, and indicates that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is terminated. Information is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

If the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was neither during the execution of the game cycle nor during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SD107 and step SD108: NO), the lottery processing of the initial display data for the special figure is executed. (step SD109). The processing contents of the lottery processing of the initial display data for the special figure are the same as those of step SD102, and furthermore, they are the same as those of step SC902 of the display start processing (FIG. 199) in the fifty-ninth embodiment. As a result, when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started, the special figure display unit 37a is displayed as the display data for performing the off display or the hit display. Select one of the second winning display data, the third winning display data for the special figure, the first winning display data for the special figure, the second winning display data for the special figure, and the third winning display data for the special figure. be done.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SD110). By the display control of the special figure display unit 37a using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271, the deviation display or hit display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display unit 37a. . That is, when the first loss display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second loss display data for the special figure is set, the second loss display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the third loss for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the special figure display section 37a performs the third deviation display for the special figure. In addition, when the first hit display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first hit display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second hit display data for the special figure is set in the special figure display section 37a, the second hit display for the special figure is performed, and the third hit for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the third hit display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a.

On the other hand, if the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was either during execution of the game round or during execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SD107 or step SD108: YES), the initial display data for the special figure is the second Since the first display data buffer 271 is not set, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the first display data buffer 271 as it is. Therefore, when the display in the special figure display section 37a is started, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a just before the supply of the operating power is stopped will be resumed as it is.

When the affirmative determination is made in step SD107, when the affirmative determination is made in step SD108, or when the process of step SD110 is executed, the normal figure display section 38a changes in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control By referring to the storage area in which the information indicating whether or not the image is being displayed is stored, the supply of the operating power is resumed after the supply of the operating power is stopped during the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display section 38a. It is determined whether or not there is a situation (step SD111). In the storage area, information indicating that the normal pattern display unit 38a is executing the variable display of the pattern when the normal pattern display unit 38a starts the variable display of the pattern is stored. When the variable display of the pattern is terminated at , the information indicating that the variable display of the pattern is being executed in the normal pattern display section 38a is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

In addition, by referring to the storage area in which information indicating whether or not the general electricity open state is being executed in the clearing target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control, during execution of the general electricity open state It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after being stopped (step SD112). This storage area stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is started, and stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is terminated. Information indicating that there is is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held as long as backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

If the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state (step SD111 and step SD112: NO), for the normal map lottery processing for initial display data (step SD113). The contents of the lottery process for the initial display data for the normal figure are the same as in step SD104, and more specifically, the same as in step SC904 of the display start process (FIG. 199) in the fifty-ninth embodiment. As a result, when the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data for causing the normal map display unit 38a to perform the losing display or the winning display are the first losing display data for the normal map, the Any one of the second outlier display data, the third outlier display data for the normal drawing, and the hit display data for the normal drawing is selected.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SD114). The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal pattern display unit 38a, so that the normal pattern display unit 38a performs the out-of-line display or hit display corresponding to the display data. . That is, when the first outlier display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273, the first outlier display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a, and the third display data buffer 273 When the second deviation display data for the normal map is set in , the second deviation display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display unit 38a, and the third deviation display for the normal map is stored in the third display data buffer 273. When the display data is set, the normal map display unit 38a performs the third loss display for the normal map. Winning display for the normal figure is performed in the figure display section 38a.

On the other hand, if the last stop of the supply of operating power was during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal diagram display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state (step SD111 or step SD112: YES), Since the initial display data for the normal map is not set in the third display data buffer 273, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the third display data buffer 273 as it is. . Therefore, when the display on the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display contents of the normal map display unit 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped are resumed as they are.

When the process of step SD106 is executed, when the determination of step SD111 is affirmative, when the determination of step SD112 is affirmative, or when the process of step SD114 is performed, the clear target area of the work area 221 for specific control A display start flag provided in 371 is set to "1" (step SD115). As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for specification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 202) executed after the end of the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223). As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 202), as already explained, even if both the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process are not executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 Along with setting the initial display data for the special figure, the initial display data for the general figure may be set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit The initial display is started immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a is displayed. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content starts the initial display in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a in a situation where both the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed. You will be able to grasp what has been done. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 202), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

Next, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power will be described. FIG. 203 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a corresponding to the situation at the start of supply of operating power.

When the first RAM clear process is executed in the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223) or when the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1". " is not set, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special figure display units 37a and general figure Lost display or hit display is started on the display section 38a. The off display or hit display in the special figure display portion 37a is performed when the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the start condition of the game cycle is satisfied. This is continued until the variable display of the pattern is started. The loss display or winning display in the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until the game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the off display or hit display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear process is executed as described above, and when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a When it is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are displayed by the off display or the hit display, so that the supply of the operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a Even if the display contents of these display sections 37a and 38a are confirmed when the display is started, it is not possible to grasp which of the first RAM clearing process and the set value updating process has been executed. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

Even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the setting value updating process are not executed in the process when the supply of operating power is started (steps SC201 to SC223), the situation in which the supply of the operating power is stopped does not affect the game. When the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a when the situation is neither during the execution of the time nor during the execution of the opening and closing execution mode, the off display or the hit display starts in the special figure display unit 37a be done. In addition, even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the set value updating process are not executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, the situation in which the supply of operating power is stopped. is neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal map display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state, the normal map display when the display is started in the normal map display unit 38a A loss display or a hit display is started in the portion 38a. And, as already explained, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and Lost display or winning display is performed in the normal pattern display section 38a. As a result, even if it is confirmed that the off display or hit display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a when the supply of the operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM It is possible to make it impossible to specify that any of the clear processing has been executed.

On the other hand, the situation in which the supply of the operating power is stopped is either during execution of the game cycle or during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode, and in the process when the supply of the operating power is started (steps SC201 to SC223), the first RAM If the clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed, special figure display unit so that the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a 37a is display-controlled. In addition, the state in which the supply of operating power is stopped is either during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state, and the processing at the start of the supply of the operating power (step SC201 ~ When the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed in step SC223), the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the normal diagram display unit 38a The display of the normal map display unit 38a is controlled so that . As a result, when the game situation immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped when the supply of the operating power is restarted, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal It becomes possible to start the display of the diagram display section 38a.

In addition, in the lottery processing (step SD102, step SD109) of the initial display data for the special figure executed in the display start processing (Fig. 202), the first loss display data for the special figure and the second loss display for the special figure The data, the third winning display data for the special figure, the first winning display data for the special figure, the second winning display data for the special figure, and the third winning display data for the special figure have the same selection probability. The configuration is not limited, and a slightly different but substantially the same configuration may be used, or a configuration with a significantly different selection probability may be used. As a configuration with significantly different selection probabilities, for example, the total selection probability of the first to third winning display data for special symbols is higher than the total selection probability of the first to third winning display data for special symbols. , or a low configuration.

In addition, in the lottery processing (step SD104, step SD113) of the initial display data for the normal map executed in the display start processing (Fig. 202), the first outlier display data for the normal map and the second outlier display for the normal map It is not limited to the configuration in which the selection probabilities of the data, the third outlier display data for the normal map, and the hit display data for the normal map are the same. A configuration with greatly different selection probabilities may be used.

In addition, as the display data selected in the lottery processing (step SD102, step SD109) of the initial display data for the special figure executed in the display start processing (Fig. 202), the display that is not included in the stop result of the game round is displayed. The configuration may include display data for performing the operation. In addition, as the display data selected in the lottery processing (step SD104, step SD113) of the initial display data for the normal drawing executed in the display start processing (FIG. 202), the display data not included in the stop result of the variable display times may be configured to include display data for performing

Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the first RAM clear process is executed, steps SD102 to SD105 of the display start process (FIG. 202) are executed, while the second RAM clear process is executed. In this case, steps SD102 to SD105 of the display start process (FIG. 202) may not be executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the second RAM clear process is executed, steps SD102 to SD105 of the display start process (FIG. 202) are executed, while the first RAM clear process is executed. In this case, steps SD102 to SD105 of the display start process (FIG. 202) may not be executed.

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In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the fifty-sixth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-sixth embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-sixth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 204 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SD201 to SD219 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

If "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 (step SD201: NO), the lottery target counter provided in the clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control is provided in the special figure display section 37a. "7" corresponding to the number of light emitting units obtained is set (step SD202). The lottery target counter is a counter for the main side CPU 63 to specify whether or not it is necessary to execute the processing of steps SD203 to SD207 or the processing of steps SD211 to SD215.

After that, a random number value is acquired from the special figure random number circuit corresponding to the value of the lottery target counter (step SD203). In this embodiment, the main control board 61 is provided with a number of special figure random number circuits corresponding to the number of light emitting units provided in the special figure display portion 37a. Specifically, since the special figure display unit 37a is provided with seven light emitting units, seven special figure random number circuits are provided. These 7 random number circuits for special symbols have relatively short periods (for example, 1 microsecond to 7 microseconds) when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, and they are held at different periods. Further, even when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped, the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped by supplying the backup power. It is a configuration that can store and hold the random value just before the

When the seven light emitting units of the special figure display unit 37a are the first to seventh light emitting units and the seven special figure random number circuits are the first to seventh special figure random number circuits, the first special figure The random number circuit for special symbols corresponds to the first light emitting unit, the random number circuit for special symbols corresponds to the second light emitting unit, the random number circuit for special symbols corresponds to the third light emitting unit, The 4th special figure random number circuit corresponds to the 4th light emitting part, the 5th special figure random number circuit corresponds to the 5th light emitting part, and the 6th special figure random number circuit corresponds to the 6th light emitting part , and the seventh special figure random number circuit corresponds to the seventh light emitting unit. Also, when the value of the lottery target counter is "7", it corresponds to the first light emitting unit and the first special figure random number circuit, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "6", the second It corresponds to the light emitting part and the random number circuit for the second special figure, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "5", it corresponds to the third light emitting part and the random number circuit for the third special figure, and is the target of the lottery. When the value of the counter is "4", it corresponds to the fourth light emitting unit and the fourth special figure random number circuit, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "3", the fifth light emitting unit and the fourth It corresponds to the random number circuit for 5 special figures, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "2", it corresponds to the 6th light emitting unit and the random number circuit for the 6th special figure, and the value of the lottery target counter is If it is "1", it corresponds to the seventh light emitting unit and the seventh special figure random number circuit. The random number circuits for the first to seventh special figures all have the same numerical range of random numbers (for example, "0 to 255").

After that, a lighting lottery process for a special figure is executed (step SD204). In the special figure lighting lottery process, the special figure lighting lottery table is read from the main ROM 64 . In the special figure lighting lottery table, half of the random numbers that can be obtained in the first to seventh special figure random number circuits are set as winning random numbers. Then, the random number obtained in step SD203 is collated with the lighting lottery table for the special figure.

If the result of the lighting lottery process for the special figure is lighting winning (step SD205: YES), lighting information is placed in the area corresponding to the current lottery target counter value among the clear target areas 371 in the work area 221 for specific control. is stored (step SD206). Each area provided corresponding to the lottery counter is cleared to "0" when the process of step SD202 is executed.

After that, 1 is subtracted from the value of the lottery counter (step SD207), and it is determined whether or not the value of the lottery counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step SD208). If a negative determination is made in step SD208, the processing of steps SD203 to SD207 is executed again.

When an affirmative determination is made in step SD208, the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SD209). The initial display data for the special figure is determined by the presence or absence of lighting information corresponding to the value of the lottery target counter of "1" to "7". For example, while the lighting information corresponding to the values of the lottery counter is "7", "5" and "1" is stored, the lighting information corresponding to other values of the lottery counter is not stored. In case, the first light emitting unit of the special figure display unit 37a, the third light emitting unit and the seventh light emitting unit are in the light emitting state and the second light emitting unit, the fourth light emitting unit, the fifth light emitting unit and the sixth light emitting unit The first display data buffer 271 is set to the initial display data for the special figure that enables the initial display for the special figure that is turned off.

By performing display control of the special figure display section 37a using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271, an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display section 37a. The display contents that can be displayed on the special figure display part 37a as the initial display include the display contents that can be displayed on the special figure display part 37a in the normal game, and the display that is not displayed on the special figure display part 37a in the normal game. Content is also included. In addition, as the display content that can be displayed on the special figure display unit 37a as an initial display and can be displayed on the special figure display unit 37a in the normal game, the final The winning display for the special figure finally displayed on the special figure display section 37a in the game turn of the winning result and the special figure lost display displayed in .

After that, the lottery target counter provided in the clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control is set to "7" corresponding to the number of the light emitting units provided in the general pattern display unit 38a (step SD210).

After that, a random number value is acquired from the normal figure random number circuit corresponding to the value of the lottery target counter (step SD211). In this embodiment, the main control board 61 is provided with the number of random number circuits for the general pattern corresponding to the number of light emitting units provided in the general pattern display unit 38a. Specifically, since seven light emitting units are provided in the normal map display unit 38a, seven random number circuits for normal map are provided. These seven general-purpose random number circuits are relatively short-term cycles (for example, 1 microsecond to 7 microseconds) when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, and they are held in different cycles. Further, even when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped, the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped by supplying the backup power. It is a configuration that can store and hold the random value just before the

When the seven light-emitting parts of the general pattern display unit 38a are the first to seventh light-emitting parts and the seven general pattern random number circuits are the first to seventh general pattern random number circuits, the first general pattern The random number circuit for general symbols corresponds to the first light emitting unit, the random number circuit for second general symbols corresponds to the second light emitting unit, the random number circuit for general symbols corresponds to the third light emitting unit, The fourth normal diagram random number circuit corresponds to the fourth light emitting unit, the fifth normal diagram random number circuit corresponds to the fifth light emitting unit, and the sixth normal diagram random number circuit corresponds to the sixth light emitting unit. , and the random number circuit for the 7th normal figure corresponds to the 7th light emitting unit. Also, when the value of the lottery target counter is "7", it corresponds to the first light emitting unit and the first random number circuit for normal figure, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "6", the second It corresponds to the light emitting part and the random number circuit for the 2nd normal figure, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "5", it corresponds to the 3rd light emitting part and the random number circuit for the 3rd normal figure, and is the target of the lottery. When the value of the counter is "4", it corresponds to the fourth light emitting unit and the fourth normal figure random number circuit, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "3", the fifth light emitting unit and the fourth It corresponds to the random number circuit for 5 normal figure, and when the value of the lottery target counter is "2", it corresponds to the 6th light emitting unit and the random number circuit for the 6th normal figure, and the value of the lottery target counter is If it is "1", it corresponds to the seventh light emitting unit and the seventh normal diagram random number circuit. The random number circuits for the 1st to 7th general-purpose diagrams all have the same numerical range of random numbers (for example, "0 to 255").

After that, the lighting lottery process for the normal figure is executed (step SD212). In the lighting lottery process for the normal map, the lighting lottery table for the normal map is read from the main ROM 64 . Half of the random numbers that can be obtained in the first to seventh random number circuits for the normal pattern are set as winning random numbers in the lighting lottery table for the normal pattern. Then, the random number value obtained in step SD211 is collated with the lighting lottery table for the normal figure.

If the result of the lighting lottery process for the normal figure is lighting winning (step SD213: YES), the area corresponding to the current lottery counter value among the clear target areas 371 in the work area 221 for specific control is lit information. is stored (step SD214). Each area provided corresponding to the lottery counter is cleared to "0" when the process of step SD210 is executed.

Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the value of the lottery counter (step SD215), and it is determined whether or not the value of the lottery counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step SD216). If a negative determination is made in step SD216, the processing of steps SD211 to SD215 is executed again.

If an affirmative determination is made in step SD216, the initial display data for the normal drawing is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SD217). The initial display data for the normal figure is determined by the presence or absence of lighting information corresponding to the value of the lottery target counter of "1" to "7". For example, while the lighting information corresponding to the values of the lottery counter is "7", "5" and "1" is stored, the lighting information corresponding to other values of the lottery counter is not stored. In this case, the first, third, and seventh light-emitting units of the normal display unit 38a are in a light-emitting state, and the second, fourth, fifth, and sixth light-emitting units are The initial display data for the normal map that enables the execution of the initial display for the normal map that is turned off is set in the third display data buffer 273 .

The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal diagram display section 38a, whereby an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the normal diagram display section 38a. The display content that can be displayed on the normal pattern display unit 38a as an initial display includes display content that can be displayed on the normal pattern display unit 38a in a normal game, and a display that is not displayed on the normal pattern display unit 38a in a normal game. Content is also included. In addition, as display content that can be displayed on the normal pattern display unit 38a as an initial display and that can be displayed on the normal pattern display unit 38a in a normal game, the final It includes the winning display for the normal figure which is displayed at the end and the winning display for the normal figure which is finally displayed on the normal figure display section 38a at the time of the variation display of the winning result.

After executing the processing of steps SD202 to SD217, the initial display flag 375 provided in the clear target area 371 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SD218).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SD201 or if the process of step SD218 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SD219). . As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for specification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 204) executed after the end of the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223). As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 204), as already explained, when either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 In addition to setting the initial display data for the normal drawing, the initial display data for the normal drawing is set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit The initial display is started immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a is displayed. Then, the player who sees such a change in the display content starts the initial display in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a in the situation where either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed. You will be able to grasp what has been done. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 204), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

On the other hand, when "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SD201: YES), the processing of steps SD202 to SD218 is not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. In this case, display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started display start flag is set to "1" A display corresponding to is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Further, when the display start flag is set to "1" and the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. A corresponding display is performed in the normal map display section 38a.

As described in detail above, when the first RAM clear processing is executed in the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, or when the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is executed, the initial Since "1" is not set to the display flag 375, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special Initial display is started in the figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. The initial display in the special figure display portion 37a is that the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied. is continued until the variable display of is started. The initial display on the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern on the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the detachment display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear process is executed as described above, and when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a When it is started, the initial display is performed in these special figure display unit 37a and normal figure display unit 38a, so that the supply of operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and normal figure display unit 38a display Even if the displayed contents of the display units 37a and 38a are checked when the process is started, it is not possible to grasp which of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process has been executed. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

When the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a. In the case, the display in the special figure display unit 37a is started with the display content just before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and when the display is started in the normal figure display unit 38a, the supply of the operating power is stopped The display on the normal map display portion 38a is started with the display content immediately before the display is performed. That is, if the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and normal figure The display contents of the display section 38a depend on the situation at the timing when the supply of operating power is stopped, and the display contents are varied. On the other hand, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and normal An initial display is determined by lottery and displayed in the diagram display section 38a. As a result, even if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process of the set value update process is executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, In the process (step SC201 to step SC223) in the same way as when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the setting value update process is not executed, the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a Diversification is possible. Therefore, even if the display is confirmed when the supply of operating power is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a is started, either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it difficult to identify what has been executed.

In particular, when determining the display content of the initial display, the lighting lottery process is executed in units of each light emitting unit for each of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a. This makes it possible to diversify the display contents that can be selected as the initial display.

Note that even if the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed when the supply of operating power is started, the processing of steps SD202 to SD218 of the display start processing (FIG. 204) is executed. good too. In this case, even if the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process when the supply of operating power is started It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether any of them have been executed. Also, immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped in the configuration, if the special figure display unit 37a is in the middle of changing the pattern display or in the middle of the opening and closing execution mode, the display starts The display of the display content before the supply of operating power is stopped by not executing the processing of steps SD202 to step SD209 of the processing (FIG. 204) may be configured to be resumed in the special figure display unit 37a. . In addition, when the variable display of the pattern is being executed in the normal diagram display unit 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, or in the middle of the normal power open state, the display start processing ( The display of the display contents before the supply of operating power is stopped by not executing the processing of step SD210 to step SD217 of FIG.

In addition, in the lighting lottery process (step SD204) for the special figure of the display start process (FIG. 204), rather than performing a lottery for each light emitting part of the special figure display part 37a individually , , 2 or 3. A lottery may be performed as to whether or not to light the lamps. In addition, in the lighting lottery process (step SD212) of the display start process (Fig. 204) for the general pattern, a lottery is performed to determine whether each light emitting unit of the general pattern display unit 38a is individually lit. , , 2 or 3. A lottery may be performed as to whether or not to light the lamps.

Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the first RAM clear process is executed, steps SD202 to SD217 of the display start process (FIG. 204) are executed, while the second RAM clear process is executed. In this case, steps SD202 to SD217 of the display start process (FIG. 204) may not be executed. Further, when the supply of operating power is started and the second RAM clear processing is executed, steps SD202 to SD217 of the display start processing (FIG. 204) are executed, while the first RAM clear processing is executed. In this case, steps SD202 to SD217 of the display start process (FIG. 204) may not be executed.

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In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started are different from those of the fifty-eighth embodiment. The configuration different from that of the fifty-eighth embodiment will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the fifty-eighth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 205 is a flow chart showing the setting value updating process in this embodiment executed at step SC216 in the main process of the main CPU 63 (FIG. 185). It should be noted that the processing of steps SD301 to SD316 in the setting value update processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63 .

First, interrupt permission is set (step SD301). As a result, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196) is interrupted and started at the first interrupt cycle, and the second timer interrupt process (FIG. 188) is interrupted and started at the second interrupt cycle.

In this embodiment, the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 196) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are basically prohibited in the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started. , interrupts are permitted in the setting confirmation process (step SC213) and the setting value update process (FIG. 205). Therefore, in a situation where the setting confirmation process (step SC213) and the setting value update process (FIG. 205) are not executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are prohibited, and the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 196 ) and second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are permitted. However, when the setting confirmation process (step SC213) or the set value update process (Fig. 205) is being executed, the start-up processing flag is set to "1", so the first timer interrupt process (Fig. 205) is executed. 196) is started, among the various processes of the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196), power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed. The first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196) is ended without executing the process.

Thereafter, on condition that the setting update display flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is not set to "1", the setting update display flag is set to "1" (step SD302). By setting the setting update display flag to "1", making an affirmative determination in step SC402 of the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188), setting processing to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update. (Step SC403) is executed. The contents of the setting process to the fifth display data buffer 275 during the setting update are the same as those of the forty-fifth embodiment. By executing the process, for example, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 124(a), a display indicating that the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 is being updated and selection as an update target of the pachinko machine 10 The display of the set values that have been set is performed on the first to fourth display devices 201 to 204 for notification.

After that, initial setting at the start is performed (step SD303). In the initial setting, the game stop flag provided in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0". If the power failure flag is not set to "1" because the power failure process was not properly performed at the time of the previous power failure (step SC205: NO), the game stop flag is the work area 221 for specific control and If the checksums do not match due to a change in the storage state of information from the previous power shutdown in at least one of the stack areas 222 for specific control (step SC206: NO), or the setting reference area 341 is not within the normal range (step SC207: NO), "1" is set in step SC220 of the main process (FIG. 185). By setting the game stop flag to "1", while executing the processing of step SC701 to step SC706 in the first timer interrupt processing (FIG. 196), step SC708 to step SC708 by making an affirmative determination at step SC707 Do not execute the processing of SC722. As a result, when an information abnormality occurs in the main RAM 65 as described above, power failure monitoring, updating of various counters, and fraud monitoring are executed, while processing for progressing the game is executed. it will not be done. By clearing the game stop flag to "0" in the processing of step SD303, the state in which the occurrence of the information abnormality in the main side RAM 65 is specified is canceled when the set value update processing (Fig. 205) is executed. becomes possible.

Thereafter, "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (see FIG. 154) in the work area 221 for specific control (step SD304). The setting update area 342 is a storage area for storing information about setting values that are being updated in the setting value update process (FIG. 205), as in the forty-fifth embodiment. When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "1", the setting value of the update target (selection target or change target) is "setting 1". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "2", the setting value to be updated is "setting 2". When the setting update area 342 stores numerical information of "3", the setting value to be updated is "setting 3". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "4", the setting value to be updated is "setting 4". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "5", the setting value to be updated is "setting 5". When the setting update area 342 stores the numerical value information "6", the setting value to be updated is "setting 6".

By setting "1" in the setting update area 342 in step SD304, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1". That is, in this embodiment, regardless of the current setting value of the pachinko machine 10, when the setting value update process (FIG. 205) is started, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

After that, an update start command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SD305). When the sound emission control device 81 receives the update start command, an image indicating that the setting value update process (FIG. 205) is being executed, and an image for making it possible to recognize the operation content for changing the setting value. , and setting value update processing (FIG. 205). As a result, it becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the setting value is being changed, and the operation details and setting value update processing necessary to change the setting value (Fig. 205) It is possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize the operation content required to end the game. In addition to or instead of the notification being performed by the pattern display device 41, at least one of the display light emitting section 53 and the speaker section 54 may be configured to perform the notification. Further, it may be configured such that an external output indicating that the set value update process (FIG. 205) is being executed is performed to a device outside the pachinko machine 10, such as a game hall management computer.

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 is any one of "1" to "6" (step SD306). If it is not one of "1" to "6" (step SD306: NO), "1" is set in the setting update area 342 (step SD307). As a result, the setting value to be updated becomes "setting 1".

If an affirmative determination is made in step SD306 or if the processing of step SD307 is executed, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a has switched from the ON state to the OFF state using the setting key (step SD308). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception state of the signal received from the detection sensor that detects the state of the setting key insertion portion 68a has changed from the reception state corresponding to the ON state to the reception state corresponding to the OFF state. do. Therefore, the OFF state is maintained not only when the setting key insertion unit 68a is maintained in the ON state, but also when the set value update process is started in a situation where the setting key insertion unit 68a is in the OFF state. In this case, a negative determination is made in step SD308.

If a negative determination is made in step SD308, on condition that the reset button 68c is pressed (step SD309: YES), 1 is added to the setting update area 342 (step SD310). As a result, each time the reset button 68c is pressed once, the set value is updated to a value one step higher. If the reset button 68c is not pressed (step SD309: NO) or if 1 is added to the setting update area 342, the process returns to step SD306. If it is determined that the value of area 342 for update is 7 or more, "1" is set to area 342 for setting update in step SD307. As a result, when the reset button 68c is pressed once in the state of "setting 6", the setting returns to "setting 1".

If it is specified that the setting key insertion unit 68a has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step SD308: YES), the setting value corresponding to the information stored in the setting update area 342 is stored in the setting reference area 341. By determining whether or not the set value is equal to or greater than the set value corresponding to the received information, the set value equal to or greater than the advantage of the set value selected before the current set value update process (FIG. 205) is started is determined. It is determined whether or not it has been selected in the current set value update process (FIG. 205) (step SD311). If an affirmative determination is made in step SD311, the rise expectation flag provided in the clear target area 371 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SD312). The rise expectation flag is set by the main side as to whether or not a set value that is higher than the advantage of the previously selected set value has been set in the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power this time. This is a flag for specifying by the CPU 63 .

If a negative determination is made in step SD311, or if the process of step SD312 is executed, the setting reference area 341 is overwritten with the setting value information stored in the setting update area 342 (step SD313). As a result, the setting value information updated as a result of the current setting value update processing (FIG. 205) is set in the setting reference area 341, and the setting value corresponding to the set information is the current state. It becomes the setting value of the pachinko machine 10 .

After that, the interrupt inhibition is set (step SD314). As a result, when the set value update process (FIG. 205) is terminated and the process (steps SC201 to SC223) at the start of supply of operating power in the main process (FIG. 185) is resumed, the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 185) is performed. 196) and the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) are disabled.

After that, a second RAM clear process is executed (step SD315). In the second RAM clear process, as in the first RAM clear process (step SC218) of the main process (FIG. 185), the area provided in the clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control is cleared to "0" and initialized. Run the settings. The area in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set (that is, the setting reference area 341) is provided not in the clear target area 371 but in the clear non-target area 372. FIG.

Thereafter, a return command for updating is transmitted to the sound emission control device 81 (step SD316). By receiving the return command at the time of updating, the sound emission control device 81 specifies that the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) at the time of starting supply of operating power in the main side CPU 63 is completed, and at the same time, specifies that the current operating power It specifies that the set value update process (FIG. 205) was executed in the process at the start of supply (steps SC201 to SC223). Then, as in the forty-ninth embodiment, the process corresponding to the reception of the update return command is executed.

FIG. 206 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SD401 to SD413 in the display start processing is executed using a specific control program and specific control data in the main CPU 63. FIG.

If "1" is not set in the initial display flag 375 (step SD401: NO), it is determined whether "1" is set in the rise expectation flag of the clear target area 371 in the work area 221 for specific control. Determine (step SD402). If the rise expectation flag is not set to "1" (step SD402: NO), the first display distribution table 391 for special figures provided in the main ROM 64 is read (step SD403), and the rise expectation flag is set to " 1" is set (step SD402: YES), the second display distribution table 392 for special figures provided in the main ROM 64 is read (step SD404).

FIG. 207(a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first display sorting table 391 for special figures, and FIG. 207(b) is an explanation for explaining the second display sorting table 392 for special figures. It is a diagram. In both the first display distribution table 391 for special figures and the second display distribution table 392 for special figures, as initial display data for special figures, first initial display data for special figures, There are the second initial display data and the third initial display data for the special figure.

The first initial display data for special figures is data for displaying the first initial display for special figures on the special figure display unit 37a, and the second initial display data for special figures is the second initial display for special figures. It is data for displaying the display on the special figure display section 37a, and the third initial display data for the special figure is data for displaying the third initial display for the special figure on the special figure display section 37a. The display contents of the first initial display for these special figures, the second initial display for special figures and the third initial display for special figures are different from each other.

The first initial display data for the special figure, the second initial display data for the special figure, and the third initial display data for the special figure are the stop result setting process for the jackpot result (step S507) and the stop result setting process for the outlier result (step S509). Therefore, the first initial display for special figures, the second initial display for special figures, and the third initial display for special figures are different from the display contents that can be finally stopped and displayed on the special figure display section 37a in the game round. ing. Furthermore, the first initial display for special figures, the second initial display for special figures, and the third initial display for special figures are displayed when the pattern is displayed in the special figure display section 37a in the game round. This is the display content that is not selected as As a result, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display in the special figure display unit 37a is started, the first initial display for special figures, the second initial display for special figures and the third initial display for special figures If any of the initial displays is performed, either the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is performed in the processing (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power this time. It is possible to grasp what has been executed.

As shown in FIGS. 207(a) and 207(b), the first display sorting table 391 for special figures and the second display sorting table 392 for special figures respectively include the first special figure The numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for special figures is set for each of the to third initial display data. Since the initial display counter 381 for special figures is provided in the non-clearable area 372 as in the fifty-eighth embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped, the main side RAM 65 If the supply of backup power is continued, even if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the value immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped without being initialized. The state in which the information is stored is maintained. Also, the numerical value information of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure is updated at step SC706 in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196) as in the fifty-eighth embodiment.

In the first display distribution table 391 for special figures, as shown in FIG. The numerical range is set, the numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "40 to 54" is set for the second initial display data for the special figure, and the third initial value for the special figure The numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "55 to 59" is set for the display data. That is, in the first display distribution table 391 for special figures, the selection probability of the first initial display data for special figures is 2/3, so the selection probability is the highest, and the second initial display for special figures Since the selection probability of the data is 1/4, the selection probability is the second highest, and since the selection probability of the third initial display data for the special figure is 1/12, the selection probability is the lowest.

In the second display distribution table 392 for special figures, as shown in FIG. 207(b), the initial display counter 381 for special figures of "0 to 9" The numerical range is set, the numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "10 to 39" is set for the second initial display data for the special figure, and the third initial value for the special figure The numerical range of the initial display counter 381 for the special figure of "40 to 59" is set for the display data. That is, in the second display distribution table 392 for special figures, the selection probability is the highest because the selection probability of the second initial display data for special figures is 1/2, and the third initial display for special figures Since the selection probability of the data is 1/3, the selection probability is the second highest, and since the selection probability of the first initial display data for the special figure is 1/6, the selection probability is the lowest.

Returning to the explanation of the display start processing (Fig. 206), after executing the processing of step SD403 or the processing of step SD404, the lottery processing of the initial display data for the special figure is executed (step SD405). In the lottery process of the initial display data for special figures, the current numerical value information of the initial display counter 381 for special figures is acquired. Then, the first display distribution table 391 for the special figure read from the main side ROM 64 at step SD403 or the second display distribution table for the special figure read from the main side ROM 64 at step SD404 for the acquired numerical information 392, the display data to be displayed this time is selected from among the first initial display data for special figures, the second initial display data for special figures, and the third initial display data for special figures. select.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SD406). By using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 to control the display of the special figure display section 37a, an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display section 37a. That is, when the first initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second initial display data for the special figure is set, the second initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display unit 37a, and the third initial display for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the third initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a.

After that, it is determined whether or not the increase expectation flag of the clear target area 371 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SD407). If the rise expectation flag is not set to "1" (step SD407: NO), the first display distribution table 393 for the normal chart provided in the main ROM 64 is read (step SD408), and the rise expectation flag is set to When "1" is set (step SD407: YES), the second display allocation table 394 for general-purpose drawing provided in the main ROM 64 is read (step SD409).

FIG. 207(c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first display sorting table 393 for the normal map, and FIG. 207(d) is an explanation for explaining the second display sorting table 394 for the normal map. It is a diagram. In both the first display sorting table 393 for normal maps and the second display sorting table 394 for normal maps, the first initial display data for normal There are the second initial display data and the third initial display data for normal maps.

The first initial display data for the normal map is data for displaying the first initial display for the normal map on the normal map display unit 38a, and the second initial display data for the normal map is the second initial display data for the normal map. It is data for displaying the display on the normal map display unit 38a, and the third initial display data for the normal map is data for displaying the third initial display for the normal map on the normal map display unit 38a. The display contents of the first initial display for normal maps, the second initial display for normal maps, and the third initial display for normal maps are different from each other.

The first initial display data for the normal map, the second initial display data for the normal map, and the third initial display data for the normal map are generated in the normal map/general power control process (step SC716) in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196). ), the result of the general electrical open lottery executed using the general electrical accessory opening counter C4 to determine whether or not to open the general electrical accessory 34a is a loss result and the winning result This is display data that is not selected in any of the cases where Therefore, the first initial display for the normal map, the second initial display for the normal map, and the third initial display for the normal map are display contents that can be finally stopped and displayed on the normal map display section 38a in the variable display times. different. Furthermore, the first initial display for the normal map, the second initial display for the normal map, and the third initial display for the normal map are displayed when the variable display of the pattern is performed in the normal map display section 38a in the variable display times. Display content that is not selected as a target. As a result, the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, and at the start of the display in the normal map display unit 38a, the first initial display for the normal map, the second initial display for the normal map, and the third initial display for the normal map are displayed. If any of the initial displays is performed, either the first RAM clear processing or the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is performed in the processing (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power this time. It is possible to grasp what has been executed.

As shown in FIGS. 207(c) and 207(d), each of the first display distribution table 393 for the normal map and the second display distribution table 394 for the normal map has the first display distribution table for the normal map. The numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is set for each of the .about.3rd initial display data. Since the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is provided in the non-clearable area 372 as in the fifty-eighth embodiment, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is stopped, the main side RAM 65 If the supply of backup power is continued, even if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the value immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped without being initialized. The state in which the information is stored is maintained. Also, the numerical value information of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is updated at step SC708 in the first timer interrupt process (FIG. 196) as in the fifty-eighth embodiment.

In the first display distribution table 393 for the general map, as shown in FIG. A numerical range is set, and a numerical range of "30 to 49" for the initial display counter 382 for the general map is set for the second initial display data for the general map, and the third initial display data for the general map A numerical range of "50 to 59" for the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is set for the display data. That is, in the first display distribution table 393 for the normal map, the selection probability of the first initial display data for the normal map is 1/2, so that the selection probability is the highest, and the second initial display data for the normal map Since the selection probability of the data is 1/3, the selection probability is the second highest.

In the second display distribution table 394 for the general map, as shown in FIG. A numerical range is set, and the numerical range of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is set to "20 to 29" for the second initial display data for the normal map, and the third initial display data for the normal map A numerical range of "30 to 59" for the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is set for the display data. That is, in the second display sorting table 394 for the normal map, the selection probability of the third initial display data for the normal map is 1/2, so that the selection probability is the highest, and the first initial display data for the normal map Since the selection probability of the data is 1/3, the selection probability is the second highest.

Returning to the description of the display start process (Fig. 206), after executing the process of step SD408 or the process of step SD409, the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal figure is executed (step SD410). In the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map, the current numerical value information of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is acquired. Then, the obtained numerical information is read out from the main ROM 64 at step SD408 in the first display distribution table 393 for the normal map or the second display distribution table for the normal map read out from the main ROM 64 in step SD409. 394, the display data to be displayed this time is selected from among the first initial display data for normal maps, the second initial display data for normal maps, and the third initial display data for normal maps. select.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SD411). The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal diagram display section 38a, whereby an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the normal diagram display section 38a. That is, when the first initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273, the first initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a, and the third display data buffer 273 When the second initial display data for the normal map is set in , the second initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display unit 38a, and the third initial display data for the normal map is stored in the third display data buffer 273. When the display data is set, a third initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a.

After executing the processing of steps SD402 to SD411, the initial display flag 375 provided in the clear target area 371 in the specific control work area 221 is set to "1" (step SD412).

If an affirmative determination is made in step SD401 or if the process of step SD412 is executed, the display start flag provided in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is set to "1" (step SD413). . As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for identification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 206) executed after the end of the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223). As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 206), as already explained, when either the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 Any one of the first to third initial display data for normal drawing is set, and any one of the first to third initial display data for normal drawing is set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit The initial display is started immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a is displayed. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 206), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

On the other hand, when "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SD401: YES), the processing of steps SD402 to SD412 is not executed. Therefore, the first display data buffer 271 stores the display data stored immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped, and the third display data buffer 273 stores the display data immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. The display data stored in is stored as it is. In this case, display data stored in the first display data buffer 271 immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started display start flag is set to "1" A display corresponding to is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Further, when the display start flag is set to "1" and the display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped. A corresponding display is performed in the normal figure display section 38a.

As described in detail above, when the first RAM clear processing is executed in the processing (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, or when the second RAM clear processing of the set value update processing is executed, the initial Since "1" is not set to the display flag 375, when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started, these special Initial display is started in the figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. The initial display in the special figure display portion 37a is that the game ball enters the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 and the game round start condition is satisfied. is continued until the variable display of is started. The initial display on the normal pattern display portion 38a is continued until a game ball enters the through gate 35 and the variable display of the pattern on the normal pattern display portion 38a is started. In addition, since "1" is not set to the initial display flag 375 even at the shipping stage of the factory, the initial display is started in the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a.

When the first RAM clear process is executed as described above, and when the second RAM clear process of the setting value update process is executed, the display of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a When it is started, the initial display is performed in these special figure display unit 37a and normal figure display unit 38a, so that the supply of operating power is started and the special figure display unit 37a and normal figure display unit 38a display Even if the displayed contents of the display units 37a and 38a are checked when the process is started, it is not possible to grasp which of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process has been executed. As a result, even if the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a are confirmed when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to identify whether the setting value update process has been executed. It becomes possible to

On the other hand, when the set value update process (Fig. 205) is executed and the set value above the advantage of the set value so far is selected in the set value update process (Fig. 205), the special figure display unit 37a While the second display distribution table 392 for special figures is selected as a table for determining the initial display to be performed, if the setting value update process (Fig. 205) is not executed or the setting value update In the processing (Fig. 205), when a set value higher than the advantage of the set value so far is not selected, the first A display sorting table 391 is selected. And, the selection modes of the initial display are different between the first display sorting table 391 for these special figures and the second display sorting table 392 for special figures. Thereby, by confirming the contents of the initial display in the case where the supply of the operating power is started and the display of the special figure display unit 37a is started, the set value above the advantage of the set value so far is newly set It is possible to predict whether or not

Similarly, when the setting value update process (Fig. 205) is executed and a setting value higher than the advantage of the previous setting value is selected in the setting value update process (Fig. 205), The second display sorting table 394 for the normal drawing is selected as the table for determining the initial display to be performed on the display unit 38a, but the setting value updating process (FIG. 205) is not executed, or In the setting value update process (Fig. 205), when a set value higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point is not selected, a table for determining the initial display to be performed by the normal map display unit 38a is used for the normal map. is selected. The initial display selection mode differs between the first display sorting table 393 for the normal map and the second display sorting table 394 for the normal map. As a result, by confirming the contents of the initial display in the case where the supply of operating power is started and the display of the normal diagram display unit 38a is started, a set value higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point is newly set. It is possible to predict whether or not

Further, it is possible to predict whether or not a new set value has been set that is more advantageous than the previously set value based on the content of the initial display when the supply of operating power is started and the display is started as described above. There are a plurality of display units such as a special figure display unit 37a and a normal figure display unit 38a as a display unit that can be used. As a result, the number of judgment materials for predicting whether or not a new set value that is higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point has been newly set is increased, so that the accuracy of the prediction by the player can be improved. .

In addition, in the set value update process (Fig. 205), when a set value that is higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point is set, the rise expectation flag is set to "1", and when the initial display data is drawn, the special figure It is not limited to the configuration in which the second display distribution table 392 or the second display distribution table 394 for normal drawing is referred to, and in the setting value update process (Fig. 205), it is more advantageous than the setting value up to that point When the set value is set, the rise expectation flag is set to "1", and the second display allocation table 392 for the special figure or the second display allocation table 394 for the normal figure is referred to in the lottery of the initial display data. When the setting value update process (FIG. 205) is executed, the rise expectation flag is set to "1" regardless of which setting value is newly set, and the initial display data is selected by lottery. In this case, the second display sorting table 392 for the special figure or the second display sorting table 394 for the normal figure may be referred to.

In addition, when referring to the first display distribution table 391 for the special figure can be selected when referring to the initial display data for the special figure and the second display distribution table 392 for the special figure special figure that can be selected It is not limited to the configuration in which the initial display data for the special figure completely matches, and the initial display data for the special figure and the The initial display data for special figures set in the second display allocation table 392 may not completely match. In this case, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a are clearly different depending on whether or not the rise expectation flag is set to "1" in the set value update process (Fig. 205). Therefore, by confirming the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a when the supply of operating power is started, clearly specify whether or not the set value above the advantage of the set value so far has been set becomes possible.

In addition, although the initial display data for the special figure that is common to each of the first display distribution table 391 for the special figure and the second display distribution table 392 for the special figure is set, The first display distribution table 391 and the second display distribution table 392 for special figures are set to one of them, and the initial display data for special figures that are not set to the other may be present. In this case, when the initial display corresponding to the initial display data for the special figure set only in the first display distribution table 391 for the special figure is executed in the special figure display section 37a, the settings up to that point It becomes possible to specify that the setting value was not set equal to or higher than the advantage of the value. On the other hand, when the initial display corresponding to the initial display data for the special figure set only in the second display distribution table 392 for the special figure is executed in the special figure display section 37a, the settings up to that point It becomes possible to specify that a set value equal to or higher than the value advantage is set.

In addition, the initial display data for the general map that can be selected when referring to the first display distribution table 393 for the general map and the general map that can be selected when the second display distribution table 394 for the general map is referred to It is not limited to the configuration in which the initial display data for the normal map completely matches, and the initial display data for the normal map and the initial display data for the normal map set in the first display distribution table 393 for the normal map The initial display data for the normal map set in the second display distribution table 394 may not completely match. In this case, the display contents of the general pattern display section 38a are clearly different depending on whether or not the rise expectation flag is set to "1" in the set value update process (FIG. 205). Therefore, by confirming the display content of the normal diagram display unit 38a when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to clearly specify whether or not a set value that is higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point has been set. becomes possible.

In addition, although the initial display data for the general map that is common to each of the first display distribution table 393 for the general map and the second display distribution table 394 for the general map is set, The first display sorting table 393 and the second display sorting table 394 for the normal map may have initial display data for the normal map that is set in one of them and not set in the other. In this case, when the initial display corresponding to the initial display data for the normal map set only in the first display sorting table 393 for the normal map is executed in the normal map display unit 38a, the setting up to that point is performed. It becomes possible to specify that the set value was not set equal to or higher than the value's advantage. On the other hand, when the initial display corresponding to the initial display data for the normal map set only in the second display sorting table 394 for the normal map is executed in the normal map display unit 38a, the setting up to that point is performed. It is possible to specify that a setting value equal to or higher than the value advantage is set.

In addition, it is not limited to the configuration in which the initial display data for the special figure is determined by lottery. There is only one type of initial display data for special figures that is selected when the rise expectation flag is not set to "1", and the initial display data for each special figure is different. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which In this case, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a will be different depending on whether or not the set value above the advantage of the set value so far is set.

In addition, it is not limited to the configuration in which the initial display data for the normal map is determined by lottery. There is only one type of initial display data for the normal diagram that is selected when the rise expectation flag is not set to "1", and the initial display data for each normal diagram is different. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which In this case, the display contents of the general pattern display section 38a differ depending on whether or not a set value that is higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point has been set.

<Sixty-third Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is restarted are different from those of the 62nd embodiment. The configuration different from that of the 62nd embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the 62nd embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 208 is a flow chart showing display start processing in this embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 . The processing of steps SD501 to SD514 in the display start processing is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control in the main CPU 63. FIG.

If the initial display flag 375 is not set to "1" (step SD501: NO), a lottery process for initial display is executed (step SD502). In the lottery process for initial display, the same processes as steps SD402 to SD411 of the display start process (FIG. 206) in the 62nd embodiment are executed. Thereby, when the second RAM clear processing of the first RAM clear processing or the set value update processing is executed, the display of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a is started in the same manner as in the 62nd embodiment. Initial display is performed when After that, the initial display flag 375 is set to "1" (step SD503).

When "1" is set in the initial display flag 375 (step SD501: YES), information indicating whether or not a game cycle is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control is stored. By referring to the stored storage area, it is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of operating power is stopped during execution of the game (step SD504). Information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is started, and information indicating that the game round is being executed is stored in the storage area when the game round is ended. removed from the area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

Further, by referring to the storage area storing information indicating whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control, the operating power is reduced during execution of the opening/closing execution mode. It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of power is stopped (step SD505). The storage area stores information indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is started, and indicates that the opening/closing execution mode is being executed when the opening/closing execution mode is terminated. Information is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

When the previous supply of operating power was stopped was neither during execution of the game round nor during execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SD504 and step SD505: NO), the first display vibration for the special figure from the main side ROM 64 The minute table 391 is read (step SD506). And, lottery processing of the initial display data for the special figure is executed (step SD507). In the lottery process of the initial display data for special figures, the current numerical value information of the initial display counter 381 for special figures is acquired. Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the first display allocation table 391 for special figures read from the main ROM 64 at step SD506, the display data to be displayed this time is displayed for special figures. Selection is made from among the first initial display data, the second initial display data for the special figure, and the third initial display data for the special figure.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271 (step SD508). By performing display control of the special figure display section 37a using the display data stored in the first display data buffer 271, an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the special figure display section 37a. That is, when the first initial display data for the special figure is set in the first display data buffer 271, the first initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a, and the first display data buffer 271 When the second initial display data for the special figure is set, the second initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display unit 37a, and the third initial display for the special figure is displayed in the first display data buffer 271. When the display data is set, the third initial display for the special figure is performed in the special figure display section 37a.

On the other hand, if the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was during execution of the game cycle or during execution of the opening/closing execution mode (step SD504 or step SD505: YES), the initial display data for the special figure is the second Since the first display data buffer 271 is not set, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the first display data buffer 271 as it is. Therefore, when the display in the special figure display section 37a is started, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a just before the supply of the operating power is stopped will be resumed as it is.

When the affirmative determination is made in step SD504, when the affirmative determination is made in step SD505, or when the process of step SD508 is executed, the normal figure display section 38a changes in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control By referring to the storage area in which the information indicating whether or not the image is being displayed is stored, the supply of the operating power is resumed after the supply of the operating power is stopped during the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display section 38a. It is determined whether or not it is in a state of being stuck (step SD509). In the storage area, information indicating that the normal pattern display unit 38a is executing the variable display of the pattern when the normal pattern display unit 38a starts the variable display of the pattern is stored. When the variable display of the pattern is terminated at , the information indicating that the variable display of the pattern is being executed in the normal pattern display section 38a is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

In addition, by referring to the storage area that stores information indicating whether or not the general power open state is being executed in the clear target area 371 of the work area 221 for specific control, during execution of the general power open state It is determined whether or not the supply of operating power is restarted after being stopped (step SD510). This storage area stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is started, and stores information indicating that the normal power open state is being executed when the normal power open state is terminated. Information indicating that there is is erased from the storage area. The information in the storage area is stored and held when backup power is supplied to the work area 221 for specific control even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. If the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process are not executed when the power supply is restarted, the memory is retained.

If the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern on the normal diagram display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state (step SD509 and step SD510: NO), the main side ROM 64 , the first display distribution table 393 for the normal map is read (step SD511). Then, lottery processing for the initial display data for the normal map is executed (step SD512). In the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map, the current numerical value information of the initial display counter 382 for the normal map is acquired. Then, by collating the acquired numerical information against the first display allocation table 393 for the general map read from the main ROM 64 in step SD511, the display data to be displayed this time is displayed for the general map. Selection is made from among the first initial display data, the second initial display data for normal maps, and the third initial display data for normal maps.

The display data selected in the lottery process of the initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273 (step SD513). The display data stored in the third display data buffer 273 is used to control the display of the normal diagram display section 38a, whereby an initial display corresponding to the display data is performed in the normal diagram display section 38a. That is, when the first initial display data for the normal map is set in the third display data buffer 273, the first initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a, and the third display data buffer 273 When the second initial display data for the normal map is set in , the second initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display unit 38a, and the third initial display data for the normal map is stored in the third display data buffer 273. When the display data is set, a third initial display for the normal map is performed in the normal map display section 38a.

On the other hand, if the last time the supply of operating power was stopped was either during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal diagram display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state (step SD509 or step SD510: YES), Since the initial display data for the normal map is not set in the third display data buffer 273, the display data stored before the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the third display data buffer 273 as it is. . Therefore, when the display on the normal map display unit 38a is started, the display contents of the normal map display unit 38a immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped are resumed as they are.

When the process of step SD503 is executed, when the affirmative determination is made in step SD509, when the affirmative determination is made in step SD510, or when the process of step SD513 is executed, the clear target area of the work area 221 for specific control A display start flag provided in 371 is set to "1" (step SD514). As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag mainly determines whether display control of the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b should be started. This is a flag for identification by the side CPU 63 . When the value of the display start flag is "0", the main side CPU 63 does not perform display control of the special figure display portion 37a, the special figure reservation display portion 37b, the general figure display portion 38a and the general figure reservation display portion 38b. , When the display start flag is set to "1", the main side CPU 63 starts display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b.

As in the fifty-fifth embodiment, the display start flag is cleared to "0" at step SC204 of the main process (FIG. 185). This processing timing is after the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a, the general figure reservation display unit 38b and the first to fourth The timing is before the timing when the second timer interrupt processing (FIG. 188) for executing the display control of the notification display devices 201 to 204 is first executed. Then, the display start flag is set to "1" in the display start process (FIG. 202) executed after the end of the operation power supply start process (steps SC201 to SC223). As a result, immediately after the supply of operating power is resumed, the special figure display unit 37a, the special figure reservation display unit 37b, the general figure display unit 38a and the general figure reservation display unit 38b are maintained in the off state, and the supply of operation power Display control of the special figure display section 37a, the special figure reservation display section 37b, the normal diagram display section 38a and the general diagram reservation display section 38b is started after the processing at the start (step SC201 to step SC223) is completed.

In particular, in the display start process (FIG. 202), as already explained, even if both the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process are not executed in the main process (FIG. 185), the first display data buffer 271 Along with setting the initial display data for the special figure, the initial display data for the general figure may be set in the third display data buffer 273 . In this case, if the display control of the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a is started immediately after the supply of the operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit The initial display is started immediately after the display content immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped at 38a is displayed. On the other hand, when display data is set in the first display data buffer 271 and the third display data buffer 273 in the display start processing (FIG. 208), the display start flag is set after the processing for setting the display data is completed. "1" is set to the special figure display portion 37a and the display of the normal figure display portion 38a is started. This makes it possible to prevent the display content from changing as described above.

According to the above configuration, even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the setting value updating process are not executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, the supply of the operating power is stopped. If the stopped situation is neither during execution of the game cycle nor during execution of the opening/closing execution mode, when the display is started in the special figure display section 37a, the initial display is performed in the special figure display section 37a. Display starts. In addition, even if the first RAM clearing process and the second RAM clearing process of the set value updating process are not executed in the process (steps SC201 to SC223) when the supply of operating power is started, the situation in which the supply of operating power is stopped. is neither during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal map display unit 38a nor during the execution of the normal power open state, the normal map display when the display is started in the normal map display unit 38a An initial display is started in the section 38a. And, as already explained, when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process or the set value update process is executed in the process (step SC201 to step SC223) at the start of supply of operating power, the special figure display unit 37a and An initial display is performed in the normal map display section 38a. As a result, even if it is confirmed that the initial display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a when the supply of the operating power is started, the first RAM clear process and the second RAM clear process It is possible to make it impossible to specify that either has been executed.

Also, when the initial display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a when the second RAM clear process of the first RAM clear process and the set value update process is not executed, the special figure during the lottery process of the initial display data The first display sorting table 391 for the normal map and the first display sorting table 393 for the normal map are referred to. As a result, only when the set value update process (Fig. 205) is executed and a set value higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point is newly set, during the lottery process of the initial display data 2nd display distribution table 392 and the 2nd display distribution table 394 for normal drawing can be referred. Therefore, even in the configuration in which it is not possible to specify that one of the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing is executed as described above, the supply of operating power is started and the special figure display unit By confirming the content of the initial display when the display of 37a and the normal diagram display unit 38a is started, the player predicts whether or not a set value higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point has been newly set. It is possible to

On the other hand, the situation in which the supply of the operating power is stopped is either during execution of the game cycle or during the execution of the opening/closing execution mode, and in the process when the supply of the operating power is started (steps SC201 to SC223), the first RAM If the clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed, special figure display unit so that the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the special figure display unit 37a 37a is display-controlled. In addition, the state in which the supply of operating power is stopped is either during the execution of the variable display of the pattern in the normal pattern display unit 38a or during the execution of the normal power open state, and the processing at the start of the supply of the operating power (step SC201 ~ When the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing are not executed in step SC223), the display content immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped when the display is started in the normal diagram display unit 38a The display of the normal map display unit 38a is controlled so that . As a result, when the game situation immediately before the supply of the operating power is stopped when the supply of the operating power is restarted, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal It becomes possible to start the display of the diagram display section 38a.

<Other embodiments>
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the description of the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and improvements are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, it may be changed as follows. Incidentally, the configurations of the following different forms may be applied individually or in combination with the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

(1) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, as a parameter indicating the frequency of occurrence of the opening and closing execution mode, the number of occurrences of the opening and closing execution mode per unit game time is calculated. Alternatively, the result obtained by dividing the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode by the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA may be calculated. In addition to or instead of this, a configuration for calculating the result obtained by dividing the number of occurrences of the opening/closing execution mode by the total number of balls entering the first operating opening 33 and the number of entering balls entering the second operating opening 34. may be Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

(2) In the above first to fourteenth embodiments, as a parameter indicating the frequency of occurrence of the high-frequency support mode, the number of occurrences of the high-frequency support mode per unit game and the high-frequency support mode for the number of occurrences of the opening and closing execution mode However, in addition to or instead of this, it is also possible to calculate the result of dividing the number of occurrences of the high-frequency support mode by the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA. good. In addition to or instead of this, the result obtained by dividing the number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode by the total number of the number of balls entering the first operating port 33 and the number of balls entering the second operating port 34 is calculated. may be configured. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

(3) As a game result that triggers the opening/closing execution mode, not only the big win result but also the small win result may be present. Although the open/close execution mode is generated when a small winning result is obtained, the winning/failure lottery mode and the support mode are not changed before and after the opening/closing execution mode. Further, the open/close execution mode resulting in the small winning result may be configured to be the low-frequency winning mode. In this case, when a large winning result occurs, the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the big winning result is stored in the history memory 117, and when a small winning result occurs, the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the small winning result is stored in the history memory 117. It may be configured to be stored in the memory 117 for use. Further, in this configuration, the history information stored in the history memory 117 may be used to calculate the parameter indicating the occurrence frequency of the big winning result and the parameter indicating the occurrence frequency of the small winning result. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

Further, the configuration may be such that the probability of winning a small winning result changes according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, or may be such a configuration that it does not change. In the case of a configuration in which the probability of winning a small winning result changes according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the configuration may be such that the higher the set value, the higher the probability of winning a small winning result, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning result of the small winning result. A configuration with a low probability of occurrence may also be used.

In addition, in a configuration in which a small hit result exists, reservation information acquired when a game ball enters the first operating port 33 and acquired when a game ball enters the second operating port 34 In the case of a big win result with the holding information, the allocation ratio of the kind of the big win result is different, and when aiming to enter the first operation port 33, the variable display unit 36 is displayed in the game area PA. A shooting operation is performed so that the game ball flows down in the area on the left side, and when aiming to enter the second operation port 34, the game ball flows down in the area on the right side of the variable display unit 36 in the game area PA. In addition, it may be configured such that a small hit result can occur based on the hold information acquired when the game ball enters the first operating port 33 .

In this configuration, the following 51st parameter may be present as a result of managing the game history. It should be noted that the normal period is the sum of the execution period of the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result based on the ball entering the first operating opening 33 and the execution period of the low frequency support mode instead of the opening and closing execution mode. do. Also, the number of balls entering the outlet 24a during the normal period is defined as the number of balls entering K51, the number of balls entering the general winning hole 31 during the normal period is defined as the number of balls entering K52, and the number of balls entering the special electric prize winning device 32 during the normal period. The number of balls entered into the first operating port 33 during the normal period is defined as K54, and the number of balls entered into the second operating port 34 during the normal period is defined as K55.
51st parameter: total number of game balls paid out in the normal period (K52 x "number of prize balls for winning to general winning port 31" + K53 x "number of prize balls for winning to special electric winning device 32" + K54 x "first The ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA during the normal period (K51+K52+K53+K54+K55) above In the configuration where the 51st parameter is calculated, when the winning probability of the small winning result varies according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the normal value of the 51st parameter varies according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. becomes. Therefore, it is preferable that the history information used for calculating the 51st parameter is deleted when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed. On the other hand, when the winning probability of the small winning result does not change according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the normal value of the 51st parameter does not change according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. - 特許庁Therefore, it is preferable that the history information used for calculating the 51st parameter is not erased even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed.

(4) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, instead of the configuration in which the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the open/close execution mode is stored in the history memory 117 regardless of the type of jackpot result that occurs. Then, the history information corresponding to the type of the jackpot result may be stored in the history memory 117 . In this case, a configuration may be adopted in which a parameter indicating the occurrence frequency is calculated for each type of jackpot results. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

(5) In the above first to fourteenth embodiments, various parameters (first to eighth parameters, eleventh to eighteenth parameters, twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters, thirty-first parameters and forty-first to forty-second parameter) is calculated, but it is not limited to this. It may be configured to be, and may be configured such that various parameters are calculated when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, and the number of game times executed becomes the number of calculation trigger times (for example, 1000 times). The configuration may be such that various parameters are calculated in some cases. In this case, the history memory 117 may be cleared to "0" at the timing when various parameters are calculated. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

(6) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, the first to eighth parameters, the eleventh to eighteenth parameters, the twenty-first to twenty-sixth parameters, the thirty-first parameters and the Although all of the 41st to 42nd parameters are calculated, it is not limited to this. A configuration may be adopted in which the parameter group to be operated on is sequentially changed. For example, the 1st to 8th parameters are calculated at one calculation timing, the 11th to 18th parameters are calculated at the next calculation timing, the 21st to 26th parameters are calculated at the next calculation timing, and the next calculation is performed. The 31st parameter and the 41st to 42nd parameters may be calculated at the timing, and thereafter, the change of the calculation object in the above order may be repeated every time the calculation timing comes. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for calculating the parameters at one calculation timing. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

(7) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, the configuration may be such that various parameters are calculated using history information in the history memory 117 under the condition that a game is being played. For example, the configuration may be such that calculation of various parameters is executed on the condition that game balls are supplied to the game area PA. As a result, it is possible to prevent the calculation of various parameters from being wastefully repeated even though the game is not being played. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

(8) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the management IC 66 is provided separately from the main side CPU 63, and the function of the management IC 66 is performed by the main side CPU 63. may be configured. In this case, the correspondence information is stored in the main ROM 64 in advance. Alternatively, the history memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 may be provided separately from the main RAM 65. The configuration may be such that the function of the storage memory 171 is achieved. In the configuration in which the functions of the history memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 are performed in the main RAM 65, when the main RAM 65 is cleared (steps S105 and S117), the history memory A part or all of the areas corresponding to the memory 117, the calculation result memory 131 and the separate storage memory 171 may be cleared to "0". The area corresponding to each of the memory 171 may be excluded from being cleared to "0", and may be cleared to "0" when the corresponding clear condition in each of the above embodiments is satisfied. Further, in the main RAM 65, the contents of the manual operation for executing the clear process may be different between the areas corresponding to the history memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 and the other areas. good. Alternatively, the function of the management IC 66 may be implemented by the sound emission control device 81 .

(9) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information in the history memory 117 is stored and held without being erased. Various parameters stored in the result memory 131 may be deleted. This makes it possible to prevent notification of various parameters calculated before the setting is performed after the setting state is newly set. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

(10) In the third to fifth embodiments, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set (that is, even if the setting value update process is executed by the main side CPU 63), the A configuration may be adopted in which the clearing process of the history memory 117 is not executed when the set value is not changed before and after the setting. This makes it possible to prevent the history information in the history memory 117 from being erased even though the set values have not been changed.

In this configuration, even if the area for storing the set values in the main RAM 65 is completely cleared (step S117), it is not cleared to "0", so that the set value update process ( Before and after step S118), it becomes possible for the main CPU 63 to identify whether or not the set value has been changed. In this case, when the main CPU 63 determines that the setting value has not been changed, the management CPU 112 outputs a signal so that the management CPU 112 does not execute the setting update recognition process. may be configured to output a signal to the management side CPU 112 so that the management side CPU 112 executes the setting update recognition processing when it is specified that the setting value has been changed.

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

(11) In the third to fifth embodiments, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set (that is, even if the set value update process is executed by the main side CPU 63), the If the set value is not changed before and after the setting, a configuration may be adopted in which the arithmetic processing of various parameters is not executed with the new setting of the setting state as a trigger. This makes it possible to prevent various parameters from being calculated with a new setting of the setting state as a trigger even though the setting value has not been changed.

In this configuration, even if the area for storing the set values in the main RAM 65 is completely cleared (step S117), it is not cleared to "0", so that the set value update process ( Before and after step S118), it becomes possible for the main side CPU 63 to identify whether or not the set value has been changed. In this case, when the main CPU 63 determines that the setting value has not been changed, the management CPU 112 outputs a signal so that the management CPU 112 does not execute the setting update recognition process. may be configured to output a signal to the management side CPU 112 so that the management side CPU 112 executes the setting update recognition processing when it is specified that the setting value has been changed.

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

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

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

(14) All of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are configured to be objects of storage of history information (or ball entry history). , and only a part of the out port 24a, the general prize winning port 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 is the object of storing the history information may be For example, only the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, and the second operation opening 34 may be configured to store history information, or only the general winning opening 31 may be configured to store history information. It's okay. Even in this case, it is possible to grasp the manner in which game balls enter the ball-entering portion for which the history information is stored during a predetermined period.

(15) A signal path for transmitting information corresponding to the game ball entry result in association with each of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, and the third winning opening detection sensor 44a. 118a to 118c are set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the information corresponding to the ball-entering result for the same type of ball-entering unit is provided when a plurality of the same type of ball-entering units exist. A configuration may be used in which a plurality of ball-entering detection sensors exist correspondingly, or a configuration in which one type of information is transmitted. This makes it possible to reduce the number of types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 .

(16) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the buffers 122a to 122o is sent from the main CPU 63 for management. Although it is configured to be transmitted to the IC 66, it is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the correspondence information is stored in advance in the management IC 66. FIG. In this case, there is no need to execute processing for making the management IC 66 recognize the correspondence information, so the processing load on the main CPU 63 can be reduced.

(17) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the buffers 122a to 122o is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. Although the transmission to the main side CPU 63 is performed when the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the present invention is not limited to this. The correspondence information may be transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 when a signal requesting transmission of the correspondence information is received from the IC 66 . In this case, the correspondence memory 116 is provided as a non-volatile memory and is used for both reading and writing, and the correspondence information provided from the main side CPU 63 to the management IC 66 after the shipment of the pachinko machine 10 is sent to the main side CPU 63. Even if the supply of operating power is stopped, it is configured to be stored and held in the correspondence memory 116 . This makes it possible to reduce the frequency with which the correspondence information is transmitted.

(18) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the buffers 122a to 122o is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. Although transmission to is performed using the signal paths 118a to 118g for transmitting information on the detection results of the respective ball detection sensors 42a to 48a, the present invention is not limited to this, and the corresponding relationship A configuration in which a dedicated signal path is provided for transmitting information from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 may be employed. Thereby, the management IC 66 can grasp which type of information is received from the main CPU 63 by the type of the buffers 122a to 122o that receive the information.

(19) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, information is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the management IC 66, while information is not transmitted from the management IC 66 to the main side CPU 63. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, information may be transmitted from the management IC 66 to the main CPU 63 . For example, various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 based on history information may be transmitted to the main side CPU 63 . In this case, the main CPU 63 may be configured to directly execute the notification control of the notification means so as to perform notification corresponding to the contents of the received various parameters. By transmitting a command corresponding to the content of the parameter to the sound emission control device 81, the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 are used to execute the notification corresponding to the content of the various parameters. It is good also as a structure which carries out.

(20) When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in the first to fourteenth embodiments, the main CPU 63 or the management CPU 112 is notified based on the history information stored in the history memory 117. Various parameters may be calculated using the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, the speaker unit 54, and the like. In this case, it becomes possible to confirm whether or not the game ball entry state in the game area PA was normal on the business day immediately before the opening of the game hall. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

(21) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, if the various parameters calculated based on the history information stored in the history memory 117 are abnormal results, the pachinko machine 10 until the prohibition release operation is performed. It is good also as a structure which cannot start a game by . As a configuration that prevents the game from starting, for example, it may be configured to prohibit the shooting of game balls, or may be configured to disable the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a. A configuration may be adopted in which the winning/failure determination process is not executed even if a prize is won to 33 or the second operation opening 34 . In addition, the prohibition release operation may be an operation of turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 again while the reset button 68c is pressed. It is good also as operation of the operation means which becomes. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being played in a state where the game ball enters the game area PA in an abnormal manner. Further, it is possible to prevent the game from being played in a state where the frequency of occurrence of the opening/closing execution mode is abnormal. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

(22) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the history information corresponding to the detection results of the entering ball detection sensors 42a to 48a is stored in the history memory 117, but the calculation of various parameters using the history information is It may be configured such that neither the main CPU 63 nor the management CPU 112 executes it. In this case, the history information may be read by an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, and various parameters may be calculated using the read history information by the operator of the reading operation. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which various parameters are calculated using the read history information in an external device. In this case, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the main side CPU 63 and the management side CPU 112 . Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

(23) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the management IC 66 is provided with a power source separate from that of the main CPU 63. Even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, the management IC 66 may be configured to be capable of calculating various parameters using history information, and outputting information of history information or various parameters. As a result, even when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, the history information and various parameters can be read by the external device.

(24) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the reading terminal 68d used to read the program from the main ROM 64 is also used as a terminal used to read history information or various parameters in an external device. However, it is not limited to this, and the terminal used to read the history information or various parameters with an external device is the read terminal 68d for reading the program from the main ROM 64. It is good also as a structure provided separately. In this case, terminals used for reading history information or various parameters may be provided on the MPU 62 or may be provided at a position different from the MPU 62 on the main control board 61 .

(25) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the correspondence memory 116, the history memory 117, and the calculation result memory 131 are not limited to the configuration provided as non-volatile storage means such as flash memory. Instead, for example, any one of these memories 116, 117, 131 is provided as volatile storage means that requires power supply to store and retain information, and by supplying backup power to the memory, the main side The information may be stored and held even if the supply of operating power to the CPU 63 is stopped. In this case, a dedicated backup power device may be provided for the memory, and backup power may be supplied to the memory from the power supply/launch control device 78 that supplies backup power to the main RAM 65. good too.

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

(27) In the above-described first to fourteenth embodiments, the main CPU 63 and the management IC 66 may be provided as separate chips, may be provided as separate substrates, or may be provided as separate control devices. It is good also as a structure provided as.

(28) Regarding the number of game balls entering the out port 24a, the number of entering balls is counted, while the number of game balls such as the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 History information including RTC information may be stored with respect to ball entry into the privilege opportunity ball entry section that triggers payout of prize balls and winning/failure determination processing. As a result, it is possible to calculate the frequency of game balls entering each privilege opportunity ball entry part with respect to the total number of discharged game balls while making it possible to extract the history of game balls entering the privilege opportunity ball entry part. Become.

(29) A configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined event that triggers storage of history information includes events other than those in the above embodiments. For example, at least one of the fact that the lower tray 56a has become full, the timing at which the full-tank state started, and the timing at which the full-tank state is canceled may be stored as history information. At least one of the no-ball state, the timing at which the no-ball state was started, and the timing at which the no-ball state was canceled may be stored as history information, and the dispensing device 76 was in an abnormal state. Alternatively, at least one of the timing at which the abnormal state of the dispensing device 76 was started and the timing at which the abnormal state of the dispensing device 76 was released may be stored as history information. In this case, it is possible to grasp the frequency of occurrence of these events.

(30) In the first embodiment, it is set in advance at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the 16th buffer 122p of the input port 121 in the management side I/F 111 corresponds to the output instruction signal. However, it is not limited to this, and the fact that the sixteenth buffer 122p corresponds to the output instruction signal is also recognized by the management IC 66 by transmitting a type identification command from the main side CPU 63. may be Further, in the first embodiment, it is set in advance at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the fifteenth buffer 122o of the input port 121 in the management side I/F 111 corresponds to the set value update signal. However, it is not limited to this, and the fact that the fifteenth buffer 122o corresponds to the set value update signal is also recognized by the management IC 66 by transmitting a type identification command from the main CPU 63. may be configured. In this case, there is no need to set in advance in the management IC 66 the correspondence between the buffers 122a to 122p and the types of signals input to the buffers 122a to 122p.

(31) In the first to fourteenth embodiments, the management IC 66 may transmit a normal operation signal to the main CPU 63 when operating normally. In this case, the main CPU 63 can monitor whether the management IC 66 is operating normally.

(32) The display device that displays the set value being updated in the set value update process is not limited to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and may be the pattern display device 41. A dedicated display device may be used. Further, the display device for displaying the set value in the setting confirmation process is not limited to the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and may be the pattern display device 41 or a dedicated display device. may be

(33) The operation unit operated to update the setting values in the setting value update process is not limited to the update button 68b, and may be the reset button 68c. Further, positions corresponding to "setting 1" to "setting 6" are set as rotation operation positions when a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion portion 68a and rotated. A configuration may be adopted in which a setting value corresponding to the rotational operation position of the portion 68a is set. In addition, the setting key inserting portion 68a is configured so that it can be turned further beyond the ON position, and each time the turning operation beyond the ON position is performed, the setting value in the process of updating is changed to the setting value of the next order. It may be configured to be updated.

(34) In the first to tenth and fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are arranged side by side. They may be arranged side by side in a diagonal manner, or may be arranged side by side so as to form two upper and lower tiers. Further, in the eleventh to fourteenth and twenty-second to sixty-third embodiments, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are arranged side by side, but they are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. They may be arranged side by side obliquely, or may be arranged side by side so as to form two upper and lower stages. Further, in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be used as the display devices for displaying the management results of the game history.

(35) History information used for calculating parameters whose normal values change according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 in the first to fourteenth embodiments (hereinafter referred to as history information to be changed) ) and history information used for calculating parameters whose normal values do not change according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as non-variable history information) are stored in different areas in the history memory 117. may be stored in the In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the area in which the history information to be changed is stored in the history memory 117 is "0". While cleared, the area in which non-variable history information is stored in the history memory 117 may be configured not to be cleared to "0". As a result, the parameters whose normal values fluctuate according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be accurately calculated even after the setting values are changed, and the normal values do not fluctuate according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. The accuracy of parameter calculation can be improved. Also, this configuration may be applied to the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments.

(36) In the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments, the stack area 222 for specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may not be specified in the main RAM 65 in advance. Even in this case, areas corresponding to these stack areas 222 and 224 are designated in the main RAM 65 at the design stage of the pachinko machine 10, but the area is designated beyond the storage capacity of the area. When information storage processing is executed, information that is not originally intended will be written in an area that is not originally intended.

(37) In the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments, when the main RAM 65 is cleared (steps S105 and S117), the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are " 0” is cleared, but the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are not cleared to “0”. In step S117), not only the specific control work area 221 and specific control stack area 222 but also the non-specific control work area 223 and non-specific control stack area 224 may be cleared to "0". . In the clearing process of the main RAM 65 (steps S105 and S117), not only the work area 221 for the specific control and the stack area 222 for the specific control, but also the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232 and the high frequency The support mode counter area 233 may be cleared to "0", but the operation result storage area 234 may not be cleared to "0". In this case, the information stored in the calculation result storage area 234 can be protected.

(38) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, the operation for clearing the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control to "0", the work area 223 for non-specific control and the non-specific control The operation for clearing the stack area 224 for specific control to "0" may be a different operation. For example, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while operating the reset button 68c, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are cleared to "0", and the update button 68b is pressed. When the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while operating, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be cleared to "0". This makes it possible to selectively erase each piece of information. Also, in the configuration, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while operating both the update button 68b and the reset button 68c, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control , the non-specific control work area 223 and the non-specific control stack area 224 may all be cleared to "0". This makes it possible to improve the workability when collectively erasing the information in the areas 221 to 224 in the configuration that enables selective erasing as described above.

(39) In the fifteenth to eighteenth and twentieth embodiments, as in the nineteenth embodiment, at the start of processing corresponding to non-specific control, the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 is set to work for non-specific control. The information may be saved in the area 223 and the saved information may be returned to the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control. As a result, even if the information of the stack pointer of the main side CPU 63 can fluctuate when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control ends, the main side It is possible to return the state of the stack pointer of the CPU 63 to the state before the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is started.

(40) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, processing for collecting game history information as processing corresponding to non-specific control, processing for calculating various parameters using the collected history information, and its Although the processing for notifying the calculation result is executed, only a part of these processing is executed as processing corresponding to non-specific control, and the rest is executed as processing corresponding to specific control. may be In addition to or in place of the processing for collecting game history information, the processing for calculating various parameters using the collected history information, and the processing for notifying the calculation results, The processing may be configured to be executed as processing corresponding to non-specific control. For example, at least one of fraud monitoring and notification of monitoring results may be configured to be executed as a process corresponding to non-specific control.

(41) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, when returning to the process corresponding to the specific control from the state in which the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed by the main CPU 63, the flag register of the main CPU 63, Although the stack pointer and various registers are not saved in the main RAM 65, instead of this, the main CPU 63 changes from a situation in which a process corresponding to non-specific control is being executed to a process corresponding to specific control. When returning, at least part of the information of the flag register, stack pointer, and various registers of the main CPU 63 is saved in the main RAM 65, and the saved information corresponds to the non-specific control, and the process is restarted. It may be configured such that it is returned to the corresponding storage area of the main side CPU 63 when it is necessary. As a result, it is possible to carry over and use the information of the main CPU 63 that is used in the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

(42) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, when the total number of game balls ejected from the game area reaches 6000, various parameters are calculated. The total number of game balls may be greater than or less than 6000. For example, when the total number of game balls ejected from the game area reaches 60000, various parameters may be calculated. In this case, the storage capacity required for storing the game history information is increased. By adopting a configuration for storing, it is possible to flexibly cope with an increase in the storage capacity.

(43) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, the 61st to 68th parameters are calculated as the game history management results. At least part of the parameters, the 41st parameter and the 42nd parameter may be calculated.

(44) In the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments, when the process of newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the work area 221 for specific control And not only the stack area 222 for specific control, but also the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may be cleared to "0". In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high frequency The support mode counter area 233 and the calculation result storage area 234 are cleared to "0".

In addition, when the processing for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, not only the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control The normal counter area 231, the opening/closing execution mode counter area 232, and the high frequency support mode counter area 233 may be cleared to "0", but the calculation result storage area 234 may not be cleared to "0". In this case, the information stored in the calculation result storage area 234 can be protected.

In addition, when the processing for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control are set to "0 The work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control, although cleared, may be configured not to be cleared to "0". In this case, it is possible to protect the information stored in the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control.

Further, when the configuration of (43) is provided, when the processing for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the first Although the history information for computing the 31st, 41st, and 42nd parameters in the embodiment of 1 is erased, the normal counter area 231, the open/close execution mode counter area 232, and the high-frequency support mode counter area 233 are erased. And the operation result storage area 234 may be configured so as not to be cleared to "0".

(45) In the above-described first to sixty-third embodiments, instead of using the total number of discharged game balls discharged from the game area PA to calculate various parameters, A configuration in which the total number of supplied game balls is used may be employed. In this case, for example, a detection sensor is provided so as to detect a game ball that is launched from the game ball launching mechanism 27 and reaches the game area PA, and the number of game balls supplied to the game area PA based on the detection result of the detection sensor is provided. It is good also as composition which counts the number. In this configuration, since it is not necessary to measure the number of game balls discharged from the out port 24a, the configuration may be such that the out port detection sensor 48a is not provided.

(46) In the fifteenth to sixty-third embodiments, at least part of the information of the various registers and the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 is stored in the stack area 222 for specific control or the stack area 224 for non-specific control. It may be configured to be saved by a load instruction. In this case, when saving information to the stack areas 222 and 224, it is necessary to update the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63. FIG. Also, the information saved in the stack areas 222 and 224 may be returned to the corresponding storage area of the main CPU 63 by a load instruction. In this case also, it is necessary to update the information of the stack pointer of the main CPU 63 when the information is returned from the stack areas 222 and 224 .

(47) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the set value update process is executed, the notification corresponding to it may be performed by any one of the pattern display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53 and the speaker unit 54. As a result, the manager of the game hall can clearly grasp that the set value update process is being executed.

(48) In each of the above-described embodiments, the main RAM 65 may be configured to store a history of newly set values. A RAM provided in the sound emission control device 81 may store a history of new setting values. In this case, every time the setting value update process is completed, a command including the information of the setting value set in the setting value update process is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the sound emission control device 81, and the sound emission control device Each time the command 81 is received, information indicating that the set value is newly set and information indicating the set value at that time are cumulatively stored in the RAM of the sound emission control device 81.例文帳に追加In this configuration, the pattern display device 41 may display the setting history of the set values cumulatively stored in the RAM of the sound emission control device 81 when a predetermined operation is performed.

(49) In each of the above embodiments, the information indicating the number of game balls scheduled to be paid out stored in the payout control device 77 is not deleted when the set value is newly set in the set value update process. However, instead of this, the information indicating the number of game balls to be paid out may be deleted. Further, if the set value is not changed although the set value update process is executed, the information indicating the number of game balls scheduled to be paid out is not deleted, and if the set value is changed, the said scheduled payout value is changed. Information indicating the number of game balls may be erased.

(50) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the set value update process is executed but the set value is not changed, the areas 221 to 224 of the main RAM 65 are not cleared to "0", and the set value is At least some of the areas 221 to 224 of the main RAM 65 may be cleared to "0" when changed. For example, when the set value is changed, the area other than the set value counter in the work area 221 for specific control may be cleared to "0".

(51) In the 22nd to 63rd embodiments, even if the setting confirmation process (FIG. 87) is being executed by the main CPU 63, there is no profit in the game. A configuration may be adopted in which the movement of the related movable object is continued. For example, the ball entering means that can be entered in the opening/closing execution mode is provided with a V zone and a non-V zone, and the game ball entering the ball entering means is distributed to either the V zone or the non-V zone. In the configuration including the distribution member, the operation of the distribution member may be continued even in a situation where the processing for confirming the setting value is being executed in the setting confirmation processing. In this case, even if an attempt is made to illegally cause a situation in which a process for confirming the set value is executed in the setting confirmation process to stop the operation of the sorting member, it is possible to make it impossible. In addition to the sorting member described above, the movable object that continues to operate even when the process for confirming the set value is executed in the setting confirmation process is the ball-entering means. A game ball is placed in either an advantageous hole for generating a round game after entering the game ball or a discharge hole for discharging the game ball entered by the ball-entering means without entering the advantageous hole. A distribution member for distributing is considered.

(52) In the twenty-second to sixty-third embodiments, at least one of the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control may not be monitored for information abnormality. In this case, even if it is specified that an information abnormality has occurred in the work area 221 for specific control and the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area for non-specific control 224 is not cleared to "0", so as not to cause a situation in which the work area 223 for non-specific control and the stack area 224 for non-specific control are cleared to "0" based on the occurrence of an information abnormality. It becomes possible to

(53) In the 22nd to 63rd embodiments, an information abnormality occurs in the work area 221 for specific control, the stack area 222 for specific control, the work area 223 for non-specific control, and the stack area 224 for non-specific control. A configuration may be adopted in which the monitoring as to whether or not it has occurred is entirely executed in the process corresponding to the non-specific control. Further, the processing for clearing the areas 221 to 224 to "0" when an information abnormality occurs may be configured to be executed by the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

(54) In each of the above embodiments, the main RAM 65 needs to be supplied with power in order to store and hold information, and backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even when the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. However, the main RAM 65 may be configured as a non-volatile memory that does not require power supply to store and retain information.

(55) In each of the above-described embodiments, in the various clearing processes of the main RAM 65, the target area of the main RAM 65 is initialized by executing the process of clearing "0" and the initial setting process for the target area. Alternatively, the target area may be initialized by executing the initialization process without executing the "0" clearing process.

(56) In each of the above-described embodiments, if the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned ON when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the setting value update process is executed without any other operation. It may be configured to be Further, instead of the setting key inserting portion 68a which is turned ON/OFF by the setting key, a setting switch which is directly turned ON/OFF by hand may be provided. Further, if the reset button 68c is pressed when the setting key insertion portion 68a is not provided and the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the set value can be changed without any other operation. A configuration in which update processing is executed may be employed. In this case, a cover member may be provided so as to be switchable between a closed state that covers the reset button 68c and an open state that does not cover the reset button 68c. may be provided.

(57) In the setting value update process, if the setting key insertion unit 68a is kept in the OFF position for a predetermined period of time, the setting value being selected is confirmed and the setting value update process ends. may be Further, when the end reference period (for example, 5 minutes) has passed since the setting value update process was started, the setting value being selected may be automatically determined and the setting value update process may be terminated. Further, when the update button 68b or the reset button 68c is pressed for a period longer than the end reference period (for example, 10 seconds) in the set value update process, the set value being selected is confirmed and the set value update process is terminated. may be configured.

(58) The setting key insertion portion 68a is configured so that it can be turned further beyond the ON position, and each time the turning operation beyond the ON position is performed, the set value being updated is changed to the next set value. , the setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the setting value starts when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started while the setting key insertion part 68a is operated to the ON position. The setting confirmation process may be terminated when the setting key insertion portion 68a is operated to the OFF position. In addition, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started in a state where the update button 68b or the reset button 68c is pressed, a setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the setting value is started. The setting confirmation process may be terminated when the pressing operation is released. In addition, in a configuration in which a setting switch that is directly turned ON/OFF by hand is provided instead of the setting key insertion portion 68a that is turned ON/OFF by the setting key, the main switch is turned ON/OFF when the setting switch is turned ON/OFF. When the supply of operating power to the side CPU 63 is started, a setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the setting value is started, and when the setting switch is turned OFF or turned ON after the OFF operation. The configuration may be such that the setting confirmation process is ended. In addition, in a configuration in which a setting switch that is directly turned ON/OFF by hand is provided instead of the setting key insertion portion 68a that is turned ON/OFF by the setting key, the main switch is turned ON/OFF when the setting switch is turned ON/OFF. A configuration is provided in which the setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the setting value is started when the supply of operating power to the side CPU 63 is started, and the setting confirmation process is terminated when the reset button 68c is pressed. good too.

(59) When the setting confirmation process or the setting value update process is executed in each of the above embodiments, an image corresponding to the procedure may be displayed on the pattern display device 41. A configuration may also be adopted in which a sound corresponding to the procedure is output from the speaker unit 54 at the beginning. For example, in the setting value updating process in the thirty-third embodiment, pressing the reset button 68c changes the setting value by one level, and turning off the setting key insertion portion 68a terminates the setting value update process. It may be configured to notify that it will be done. This makes it easier to update the set values. Since the display control of the pattern display device 41 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 are performed by the sound emission control device 81, when the setting confirmation process or the setting value update process is started, the corresponding command is issued. When the command is sent from the main side CPU 63 and the setting confirmation process or the setting value update process is terminated, the main side CPU 63 needs to send a corresponding command.

(60) In each of the above-described embodiments, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not terminated when the initial check period has passed. The check display may be continued until an operation is performed. As the operation for terminating the process, for example, the reset button 68c may be operated regardless of whether or not either the setting confirmation process or the setting value update process is being executed. may be operated. In this case, the check display is continued on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 until the timing for confirming the base value or set value on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is reached. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the base value or set value after confirming whether or not the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal. In addition, since the display for check ends based on the operation of the operation unit, it is possible to end the display for check at a desired timing.

(61) Regardless of whether or not the supply of operating power is started in each of the above-described embodiments, when a predetermined operation unit such as the update button 68b or the reset button 68c is operated, the first to fourth notification display devices A configuration may be adopted in which the check displays of 201 to 204 are started. In this case, it is possible to start the check display at a desired timing when checking the base value or the set value. Further, in this configuration, the check display may be terminated when a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed. The check display may be terminated when the operation unit is operated.

(62) In each of the above embodiments, if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started while a specific operation unit other than the reset button 68c, such as the update button 68b, is operated, When the check display of the display devices 201 to 204 is started and the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started without the operation of the specific operation unit, the check display may not be started. . In this case, in the configuration in which the check display is performed when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to select whether or not to start the check display by the operation of the manager of the game hall.

(63) In each of the above-described embodiments, regardless of whether the gaming machine body 12 is open or not, the base values are not displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, but the gaming machine body 12 is in the open state based on the detection result of the main body open sensor 96, the base value may be displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. FIG. In this case, when the game machine main body 12 is in the open state, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started first, and then the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed. The base value may be displayed at 204 . This makes it possible to confirm whether the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are normal before confirming the base value. Further, in this configuration, the check display may be terminated when a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed. The check display may be terminated when the operation unit is operated.

(64) In each of the above embodiments, when the main process is started in a state where the conditions for executing the setting confirmation process are satisfied, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 start the check display. Instead, the check display may be started when the main process is started in a state where the conditions for executing the setting confirmation process are not satisfied. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value is to be checked.

(65) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the main process is started in a state in which the conditions for executing the set value update process are satisfied, the check display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started. Instead, the check display may be started when the main process is started in a state in which the conditions for executing the setting value update process are not satisfied. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value will be updated.

(66) First to fourth notifications when the main process is started while either the condition for executing the setting confirmation process or the condition for executing the setting value update process is satisfied in each of the above embodiments. When the main process is started in a state where both the conditions for executing the setting confirmation process and the conditions for executing the setting value update process are not satisfied without starting the check display on the display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to start the check display. In this case, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed when it is confirmed that the setting value will be confirmed or updated.

(67) In each of the above-described embodiments, in the check display, the display segments 321 to 324 of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not maintained in the light emitting state, but the first to fourth The display segments 321 to 324 in each of the notification display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to blink. In addition, in the check display, each of the display segments 321 to 324 in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in a luminous state one by one or a plurality of some of them sequentially, and the range of the initial check period Each of the display segments 321 to 324 may be configured to be in a light emitting state at least once.

(68) In each of the above-described embodiments, the processing for performing check display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not performed as processing corresponding to specific control, but is performed as processing corresponding to non-specific control. It may be configured to be executed as a process.

(69) In each of the above embodiments, the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be performed by dedicated control means instead of the main CPU 63, and an audio emission control device. 81 may be used, or the display control device 82 may be used. In this case, when the base value is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the base value to be notified is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the control means serving as the main control unit. When setting values are to be displayed on the -fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the setting values to be notified are transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the control means serving as the controlling body. Further, in the case where the main CPU 63 executes the processing at the start of supply of operating power, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may Information corresponding to the start of the check display is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the control means serving as the main control body so that the check display is started.

(70) In each of the above embodiments, if the power failure flag is not set to "1" or the checksum does not match, the game stop flag is set to "1" and the progress of the game is stopped. In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, each display segment 321 to 324 may be configured to be in a light emitting state in the same manner as the check display, or each display segment 321 to 324 may be configured to be in a blinking state. good.

(71) In each of the above embodiments, not only when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, but also when the setting change trigger occurs after the processing at the start of the supply of operating power is completed, the set value A configuration in which update processing is executed may be employed. This makes it possible to eliminate the need to turn off and on the power of the pachinko machine 10 when starting the set value update process.

(72) In each of the above embodiments, the "setting change operation" and the "setting confirmation operation" may be reversed. That is, when the reset button 68c is pressed and the setting key insertion portion 68a is turned ON, it is identified that the "setting confirmation operation" is being performed, and the reset button 68c is not pressed and the setting is performed. A configuration may be adopted in which it is specified that the "setting change operation" is being performed when the key insertion portion 68a is turned on. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the "setting change operation" and the "setting confirmation operation" do not overlap at all.

(73) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the reset button 68c is pressed and the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the set value update process is started and the set value update process is started. , instead of changing the setting value of the selection object each time the reset button 68c is pressed, the operation unit operated to start the setting value update process and the selection object in the setting value update process are changed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the operation unit operated to change the set value of the .

(74) In the above 49th to 63rd embodiments, in the setting value updating process, the information in the setting update area 342 is set in the setting reference area 341, that is, the setting value to be used is set. Although the configuration is such that the second RAM clear processing is executed later, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the second RAM clear processing is executed before the processing for setting the set values to be used. In this case, the configuration may be such that the second RAM clearing process is executed instead of the initial setting at the start of the set value updating process.

In addition, since neither the initial setting at the start nor the second RAM clearing process is executed in the setting value updating process, even if the setting value to be used in the setting value updating process is set, the area to be cleared 371 is cleared. may be configured such that the initialization is not executed. When this configuration is applied to the fifty-fifth to sixty-third embodiments, when the first RAM clear process is executed by performing the "RAM clear operation", the clear target area 371 is initialized. , the initialization of the clear target area 371 is not executed when the set value update process is executed. Further, when the above configuration is applied to the fifty-sixth embodiment, even if the setting value update process is executed, the initial display may be performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a, A configuration in which the initial display is not performed may be adopted. In addition, when the above configuration is applied to the fifty-seventh to fifty-eighth embodiments, even if the set value update process is executed, the special figure display unit 37a and the general figure display unit 38a are displayed as a configuration in which the display is performed. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the deviation display is not performed. In addition, when the above configuration is applied to the fifty-ninth to sixtieth embodiments, even if the set value update process is executed, the off display or hit display is performed in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a. The configuration may be such that the out-of-game display or the hit-indication is not performed. Further, when the above configuration is applied to the 61st embodiment, even if the set value update process is executed, each light emitting unit of the special figure display unit 37a and each light emitting unit of the normal figure display unit 38a The lottery process may be executed, or the lighting lottery process may not be executed. When the above configuration is applied to the 62nd to 63rd embodiments, even if the set value update process is executed, the initial display data lottery process (step SD405) in the display start process (FIGS. 206 and 208) , Step SD410, and Step SD502) may be executed, or the lottery process for the initial display data (Step SD405, Step SD410, and Step SD502) may not be executed.

(75) In the above 49th to 63rd embodiments, the display data for displaying the special figure display unit 37a is stored in the main side RAM 65 that requires power supply when storing information. Alternatively, the display data may be stored in a memory that does not require power supply to store and hold information and is used for both reading and writing. In this case, the display data stored in the memory may not be erased during the first RAM clear processing and the second RAM clear processing. The display data stored in the memory may also be deleted. Further, the configuration may be applied to the display data for causing the general pattern display unit 38a to display.

(76) Acquired due to the occurrence of the winning to the second operation opening 34 and the hold information on the special figure side acquired due to the occurrence of the winning to the first operation opening 33 in the 55th to 63rd embodiments It is possible to apply a configuration in which the reserved information on the side of the special figure is stored separately and the reserved information on the side of the second working port 34 is preferentially digested, and on the contrary, the first working port A configuration in which the reserved information on the 33 side is preferentially digested may be applied, and a configuration in which the information is digested in the order of acquisition regardless of whether it is the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 may be applied. good too. In the above construction, the first working opening 33 and the second working opening 34 may be arranged side by side instead of vertically arranging the working openings. A configuration in which the mouths are arranged obliquely may be used. Furthermore, both working ports 33 and 34 are spaced apart so that only winning to the first working port 33 or only winning to the second working port 34 can be aimed according to the operation mode of the firing operation device 28. may be configured. In addition, when the hold information acquired due to the occurrence of the winning to the first operation port 33 is the target of the judgment, and the hold information acquired due to the occurrence of the winning to the second operation port 34 A configuration may be adopted in which the profit that the player obtains differs depending on whether the player is the target of the win-or-fail determination.

Further, in the above configuration, as the special figure display unit 37a, the first special figure display unit that displays the result of the judgment result of the hold information acquired based on the winning to the first operation opening 33, and the second operation opening 34 You may provide separately with the 2nd special figure display section which displays the result of right or wrong decision of reservation information which is acquired on the basis of the winning a prize. In this case, prior to the pending information acquired based on the winning of the first operation port 33 is subject to the success or failure determination, or based on the target of the success or failure determination, the pattern in the first special figure display unit is started, the stop result corresponding to the winning/failure determination is displayed, and the variable display for one game cycle ends. In addition, prior to the pending information acquired based on the winning of the second operation port 34 is subject to the success or failure determination, or based on the subject of the success or failure determination, the pattern in the second special figure display unit As soon as the variable display is started, the stop result corresponding to the winning/failure determination is displayed, and the variable display for one game cycle ends.

In the configuration provided with the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit as described above, the special figure display unit 37a when the supply of operating power in the 55th to 63rd embodiments is started The configuration of the display content of may be applied to each of the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit, and only one of the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit may

In addition, in the configuration in which the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit are separately provided as described above, one of the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit A configuration may be adopted in which, when the target game round is being executed, the game round in which the other symbol is subject to the variable display is not executed. In addition, a game round in which the first special figure display portion is subjected to the variable display of patterns and a game round in which the second special figure display portion is subjected to the variable display of patterns may be performed in an overlapping manner. In this way, in the configuration in which the game rounds can be executed in duplicate, as a result of the game rounds in the second special figure display section, the number of expected winning prizes of the game balls to the special electric winning device 32 in the opening and closing execution mode is higher than in the case of the jackpot result. A configuration may be adopted in which a small winning result with a smaller number of wins is set and the winning probability of the small winning result is set higher than that of the big winning result. In this configuration, when the supply of operating power is stopped, there is a high possibility that a winning display corresponding to one of the big winning result and the small winning result is performed in the special figure display unit 37a. Therefore, if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, the first to third deviation display data for special figures and It is preferable to have a configuration in which any one of the first to third hit display data for the special figure is selected.

(77) The configuration of the characteristic display contents when the supply of operating power is started in the fifty-fifth to sixty-third embodiments is applied to both the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. The configuration is not limited, and may be configured to be applied to only one of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a. For example, the configuration of the characteristic display content when the supply of operating power is started may be configured to be applied only to the special figure display unit 37a, and as a configuration to be applied only to the normal figure display unit 38a good too.

(78) In the above fifty-fifth to sixty-third embodiments, even if the supply of operating power to the main side CPU 63 is started, the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure are displayed until the display start flag is set to "1". Although the display on the display unit 38a is configured not to start, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured such that the display in the diagram display section 37a and the normal diagram display section 38a is started. In this case, if the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process is executed when the supply of operating power is started, the supply of operating power is stopped in the special figure display unit 37a and the normal figure display unit 38a After the previous display is started, the display contents of the special figure display section 37a and the normal figure display section 38a are switched to the display corresponding to the execution of the first RAM clear process or the second RAM clear process.

(79) Display control based on a command sent from the main controller 60 instead of the configuration in which the display controller 82 is controlled by the sound emission control device 81 based on the command sent from the main controller 60 The device 82 may be configured to control the sound emission control device 81 . Further, instead of the configuration in which the sound emission control device 81 and the display control device 82 are provided separately, a configuration in which both control devices are provided as one control device may be used, and the function of one of these two control devices may be changed. may be integrated into the main controller 60 , or both functions of both controllers may be integrated into the main controller 60 . Also, the configuration of the command transmitted from the main control device 60 to the sound emission control device 81 and the configuration of the command transmitted from the sound emission control device 81 to the display control device 82 are arbitrary.

(80) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, such as a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which a right is generated and a jackpot is obtained when a coin is entered, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrangement ball machine, a mahball, or the like.

In addition, a non-ball game machine, for example, equipped with a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are attached in the circumferential direction, the rotation of the reels is started by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. or after the reels are stopped by the lapse of a predetermined time, if a specific pattern or a combination of specific patterns is formed on an effective line that can be visually recognized from the display window, a privilege such as payout of medals is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

In addition, the game machine main body which is openably and closably supported by the outer frame is provided with a storage portion and a take-in device, and after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage portion are taken in by the take-in device, the start lever is operated. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that combines a pachinko machine and a slot machine, in which the reels start rotating.

When the present invention is applied to a slot machine or a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined, for example, when one game is started based on the operation of the start lever, the result of the lottery process executed for the winning combination is stored as history information. , and the history information may be used to calculate the actual winning probability of each combination. The information may be used to calculate the actual probability of transition to the special game state, or the ratio of the number of staying games in the special game state to the total number of games played may be calculated. The history information and various parameters may be read by an external device, or the game machine itself may provide notification corresponding to the calculation results of the various parameters. In addition, it may be configured such that there are a plurality of setting states such as "Setting 1" to "Setting 6", and the probability of winning in the winning lottery process may be changed according to the setting state. In this case, the configuration in each of the above embodiments may be applied with respect to the handling of history information, the calculation of various parameters, and the handling of repetitive changes when a setting state setting is newly set or a setting value is changed. .

(81) The characteristic configurations of the above-described first to sixty-third embodiments may be mutually applied in arbitrary combinations. For example, the characteristic configuration of the first embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the sixth embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the tenth embodiment, and the characteristic configuration of the thirtieth embodiment. The configuration, the characteristic configuration of the forty-fifth embodiment, and the characteristic configuration of the fifty-fifth embodiment may be combined. 4, the characteristic configuration of the eighth embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the eleventh embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the thirty-third embodiment, The characteristic configuration of the forty-third embodiment and the characteristic configuration of the fifty-eighth embodiment may be combined, or the characteristic configuration of the first embodiment and the fifteenth embodiment. configuration, the characteristic configuration of the twenty-first embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the twenty-ninth embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the thirty-fourth embodiment, and the forty-ninth embodiment. and the characteristic configuration of the sixtieth embodiment may be combined, and the characteristic configuration of the second embodiment and the characteristic configuration of the sixteenth embodiment may be combined. the characteristic configuration of the twenty-second embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the thirty-fifth embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the thirty-ninth embodiment, and the fifty-third embodiment. and the characteristic configuration of the 62nd embodiment may be combined. In addition, any combination of the configurations of the different modes may be applied to the configuration in which the characteristic configurations of the first to sixty-third embodiments are applied in a predetermined combination.

<Invention groups extracted from the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the group of inventions extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described, showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following description, for ease of understanding, configurations corresponding to the above-described embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but are not limited to the specific configurations shown in parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic group A>
Feature A1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )When,
Information erasing means (third The function of executing the processing of step S1809 in the management side CPU 112 in the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S2109 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment, and the step S2306 to step S2306 in the management side CPU 112 in the sixth embodiment. a function of executing the processing of S2308 (a function of executing the processing of step S2608 in the management-side CPU 112 in the eighth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature A1, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information.

In this case, at least part of the history information stored in the history storage means is deleted under at least one condition that the setting value to be used is newly set. As a result, it is possible to adjust the contents of the history storage means so as to appropriately manage the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event in the situation after the setting value to be used is newly set. .

Feature A2. A ball entry means (first operation opening 33, second operation opening 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412);
with
The gaming machine according to feature A1, characterized in that a probability of the award corresponding result in the award determination varies according to the set value.

According to the feature A2, it is possible to change the probability of the award corresponding result according to the set value in a so-called pachinko machine. In this case, by providing the configuration of the feature A1, the history storage means can preferably manage the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event in the situation after the probability of the grant correspondence result is changed. Content can be adjusted.

Feature A3. The information erasing means erases all of the history information stored in the history storing means under at least one condition that the setting value to be used has been set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or A2.

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

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

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

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

According to feature A5, when a setting value to be used is newly set, the first history information corresponding to the predetermined event whose occurrence probability varies according to the setting value is deleted, and the occurrence probability changes to the setting value. The second history information corresponding to the predetermined event that does not change depending on the time is not erased. As a result, when the first history information before the setting of the setting value to be used is newly set is inherited after the setting of the setting value is newly performed, a predetermined event corresponding to the first history information occurs. The first history information that is not preferable for specifying the frequency can be deleted when the setting value is newly set. On the other hand, since the second history information is not deleted even if the setting value to be used is newly set, it is referred to when specifying the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event corresponding to the second history information. Since it is possible to secure a large number of second history information, it is possible to accurately identify the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event corresponding to the second history information.

Feature A6. A ball entry means (first operation opening 33, second operation opening 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412);
with
A configuration in which the probability of the grant correspondence result in the grant determination varies according to the set value,
The first history information includes information corresponding to the provision of the privilege,
The gaming machine according to feature A5, wherein the second history information includes information corresponding to ejection of game balls from the gaming area in a predetermined manner.

According to feature A6, since the probability of granting a privilege varies according to the setting value, the first history information is deleted when the setting value to be used is newly set. , it is possible to specify the privilege giving frequency under the circumstances of the newly set setting value. On the other hand, since the frequency with which game balls are ejected from the game area does not change according to the setting value, the second history information is not deleted even if the setting value to be used is newly set. It is possible to accurately specify the frequency with which game balls are discharged from the game area in a predetermined manner.

Feature A7. The information erasing means, when the set value to be used is set by the setting means, when a predetermined amount or more of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means, at least the history information is deleted. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, characterized in that part of the game is erased.

According to feature A7, if the history storage means does not store a predetermined amount of history information or more, the history information is not deleted even if a new set value to be used is set. This makes it possible to prevent repeated erasure of the history information in the history storage means even if new setting values are repeatedly set in a situation in which no game is played.

Feature A8. Using the history information stored in the history storage means as at least one condition that the setting value to be used by the setting means has been set, the result of the game in a predetermined period is handled. information deriving means for deriving mode information to The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, characterized in that

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

Feature A9. The gaming machine according to feature A8, further comprising mode information storage means (separate storage memory 171) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

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

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

According to feature A10, since it is possible to store a plurality of mode information in the mode information storage means, the management results of the game history in a plurality of periods can be grasped based on the timing at which the setting value is newly set. It becomes possible to Further, even if new setting values are repeatedly set in a situation in which a game is not played, the mode information derived using the history information of a situation in which a game is actually played is retained by the mode information storage means. It is possible to increase the possibility of remaining in

Feature A11. The mode information storage means is capable of storing a predetermined number of the mode information,
This game machine has means for executing special processing when the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means occurs the number of times exceeding the predetermined number under predetermined conditions (in the third embodiment, the management side CPU 112 A gaming machine according to feature A9 or A10, characterized in that it has a function of executing a repeated change monitoring process (in the fourth embodiment, a function of executing a repeated change monitoring process in the main CPU 63).

According to the feature A11, the set value is set in a situation in which a game is not played in order to prevent the mode information derived using the history information of the situation in which the game is actually being played from remaining in the mode information storage means. is repeated, special handling is performed on it. This makes it possible to deal with the act.

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

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

Feature A13. The information erasing means erases the history information from when the set value to be used is set by the setting means until a predetermined amount or more of the history information is stored in the history storage means. before the setting value is set when the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means in a specific amount or more after the setting value to be used is set by the setting means without The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A12, wherein the history information stored in the history storage means is erased.

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

Feature A14. The history storage means includes first history storage means (first history memory 191) and second history storage means (second history memory 192),
The history storage executing means is
When the predetermined event occurs during a predetermined period from when the set value to be used is set by the setting means until the cancellation condition is satisfied, the history information corresponding to the event is stored in the first history storage means and means for storing in both of the second history storage means (function for executing the process of step S2604 in the management side CPU 112);
Means for storing the history information corresponding to the predetermined event in the one of the first history storage means and the second history storage means which is set as a storage object when the predetermined event occurs during a period other than the predetermined period. (a function of executing the processing of step S2603 in the management side CPU 112);
with
The information erasing means erases the history information stored in the one of the first history storage means and the second history storage means which has been set as the storage object until then, when the cancellation condition is satisfied. The game machine according to any one of features A1 to A13, characterized in that

According to feature A14, until a specific amount of history information is newly stored in the history storage means, even if a setting value to be used is newly set, it is not stored before the setting is performed. history information is not deleted. This makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history in the predetermined period even if the setting value is newly set. In addition, it is possible to produce the effect by simply changing the history storage means to store the history information between the first history storage means and the second history storage means.

Feature A15. Using the history information stored in one of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that is set as the storage object, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is derived. The gaming machine according to feature A14, characterized by comprising information deriving means (a function of executing the processing of step S2703 in the management side CPU 112).

According to feature A15, even in a situation where history information is stored in both the first history storage unit and the second history storage unit by setting a new set value, the mode of using the history information. It is possible to appropriately derive information.

For the configuration of features A1 to A15, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

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

According to the feature B1, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information.

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

Feature B2. The history storage execution means stores the history information corresponding to the setting value to be used by the setting means in the history storage means (first memory execution means). In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1307 in the management-side CPU 112, and in the seventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S2408 in the management-side CPU 112). machine.

According to the characteristic B2, in the configuration in which the history information is stored and held without being deleted even if the setting value to be used is newly set, the setting value to be used is newly set. History information corresponding to that is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible to distinguish between the history information before the new setting of the setting value to be used and the history information after the setting.

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

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

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

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

Feature B5. When the setting value to be used is set by the setting means, the means (management side A gaming machine according to feature B4, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of step S2406 in the CPU 112.

According to feature B5, when a setting value to be used is newly set, the correspondence history storage means corresponding to that setting value is used as a storage target for subsequent history information. It becomes possible to store the history information separately.

Feature B6. Information derivation means for deriving mode information corresponding to game results in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the correspondence history storage means (display output processing in management side CPU 112) A gaming machine according to feature B5, characterized by comprising a function of executing

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

Feature B7. A ball entry means (first operation port 33, second operation port 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412);
with
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, wherein a probability of the award correspondence result in the award determination varies according to the set value.

According to the feature B7, it is possible to vary the probability of the award corresponding result in accordance with the set value in a so-called pachinko machine.

For the configuration of features B1 to B7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group C>
Feature C1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )When,
Post-setting handling means that does not erase the history information until at least a specific amount of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means after the setting value to be used is set by the setting means. (a function of executing the processing of steps S2506 and steps S2605 to S2609 in the management side CPU 112);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature C1, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information.

In this case, until a specific amount of predetermined history information is newly stored in the history storage means, even if the setting value to be used is newly set, it is not stored before the setting is performed. history information is not deleted. This makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history in the predetermined period even if the setting value is newly set.

Feature C2. The post-setting handling means sets the set value when the history information stored in the history storage means is equal to or greater than the specific amount after the set value to be used is set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein the history information stored in the history storage means is erased before the is performed.

According to feature C2, when a specific amount of history information is stored in the history storage means, which makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history in a predetermined period after the setting value is newly set. , the history information stored in the history storage means before the new setting of the set value is performed is erased. This makes it possible to prevent useless history information from being continuously stored in the history storage means.

Feature C3. The history storage means includes first history storage means (first history memory 191) and second history storage means (second history memory 192),
The history storage execution means is
When the predetermined event occurs, means for storing the history information corresponding to the event (step S2603 in the management side CPU 112 function) and
After the set value to be used is set by the setting unit, the predetermined history information is stored in the side of the first history storage unit and the second history storage unit that is not set as the storage target. Means (management side CPU 112) for storing the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined event in both the first history storage means and the second history storage means until the specific amount or more is stored. a function to execute the processing of step S2604 in
with
The post-setting corresponding means includes:
After the set value to be used is set by the setting unit, the predetermined history information is stored in the side of the first history storage unit and the second history storage unit that is not set as the storage object. means for changing the storage target between the first history storage means and the second history storage means when the specified amount or more is stored (function for executing the process of step S2607 in the management-side CPU 112);
After the set value to be used is set by the setting unit, the predetermined history information is stored in the side of the first history storage unit and the second history storage unit that is not set as the storage object. Means for erasing the history information of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that has been set as the storage target until then (step S2608 in the management side CPU 112) function) and
The gaming machine according to feature C1 or C2, characterized by comprising:

According to feature C3, until a specific amount of history information is newly stored in the history storage means, even if a setting value to be used is newly set, it is not stored before the setting is performed. history information is not deleted. This makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history in the predetermined period even if the setting value is newly set. In addition, it is possible to produce the effect by simply changing the history storage means to store the history information between the first history storage means and the second history storage means.

Feature C4. Using the history information stored in one of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that is set as the storage object, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is derived. The gaming machine according to feature C3, further comprising information deriving means (a function of executing the processing of step S2703 in the management side CPU 112).

According to the feature C4, even if the history information is stored in both the first history storage means and the second history storage means by setting a new setting value, the history information is used. It is possible to appropriately derive information.

Feature C5. A ball entry means (first operation port 33, second operation port 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412);
with
The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics C1 to C4, wherein the probability of the award corresponding result in the award determination varies according to the set value.

According to the feature C5, it is possible to change the probability of the award corresponding result in accordance with the set value in a so-called pachinko machine.

For the configuration of features C1 to C5, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group D>
Feature D1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Special execution means for executing special processing under at least one condition that the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means is executed in a special situation (in the third embodiment, monitoring of repeated changes in the management side CPU 112 a function to execute processing, a function to execute repeated change monitoring processing in the main side CPU 63 in the fourth embodiment, a function to make a negative determination in step S2106 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature D1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, the special processing is executed under at least one condition that the new setting of the setting value to be used is executed in a special situation. This makes it possible to deal with the case where the setting values are newly set under unfavorable circumstances.

Feature D2. Characteristic D1 characterized in that the special execution means executes the special process under at least one condition that the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means has been executed more than a specific number of times in the special situation. The gaming machine described in .

According to feature D2, even if a new setting of a setting value to be used is executed in a special situation, if the number of times of execution is less than the specified number of times, special processing is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the special processing from being executed even when the regular operator performs the new setting of the set value less than a specified number of times in a special situation.

Feature D3. The special execution means sets, as the special situation, a situation in which no game has been played since the set value to be used was set by the setting means, or setting of the set value to be used by the setting means. executing the special processing under at least one condition that the set value to be used has been set by the setting means in a situation where a game of a predetermined standard or more has not been played since the The gaming machine according to the characterizing feature D1 or D2.

According to feature D3, special processing is executed when a new set value to be used is set in a situation where a game is not being played or a game is not substantially being played. If the act is done, it will be possible to deal with it.

Feature D4. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3, wherein the special execution means executes notification processing as the special processing.

According to feature D4, the notification process is executed under at least one condition that a new setting of the setting value to be used is executed in a special situation. This makes it possible to prompt the user to deal with the new setting of the setting value under unfavorable circumstances.

Feature D5. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in the management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )When,
Using the history information stored in the history storage means as at least one condition that the setting value to be used by the setting means has been set, the result of the game in a predetermined period can be handled. information deriving means for deriving mode information (a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D4, characterized by comprising:

According to feature D5, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information.

In this case, when the setting value to be used is newly set, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period is obtained by using the history information stored in the history storage means. derived. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event in the situation before the setting value is changed.

Feature D6. The special execution means derives the mode information by the information derivation means as the special processing, under at least one condition that the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means is executed in the special situation. The gaming machine according to feature D5, characterized in that it does not allow the game to be played.

According to the feature D6, even if the setting value to be used is newly set, if the setting is made in an unfavorable situation, the mode information is not derived. This makes it possible to prevent the mode information from being wastefully derived.

Feature D7. The gaming machine according to feature D5 or D6, further comprising mode information storage means (separate storage memory 171) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means.

According to the feature D7, when a new set value to be used is set, the history information stored in the history storage means is used to generate mode information corresponding to the result of the game during a predetermined period. is derived, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. Thereby, even if the setting value is changed, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the setting value is changed at an arbitrary timing thereafter.

Feature D8. The gaming machine according to feature D7, wherein the mode information storage means can store a plurality of the mode information.

According to the characteristic D8, since it is possible to store a plurality of mode information in the mode information storage means, the management result of the game history in a plurality of periods can be grasped based on the timing at which the setting value is newly set. It becomes possible to Further, even if new setting values are repeatedly set in a situation in which a game is not played, the mode information derived using the history information of a situation in which a game is actually played is retained by the mode information storage means. It is possible to increase the possibility of remaining in

Feature D9. The mode information storage means is capable of storing a predetermined number of the mode information,
Characteristic D7, wherein the special execution means executes the special processing when the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means occurs more than the predetermined number in the special situation. Or the gaming machine described in D8.

According to the feature D9, the setting value is set under a situation where a game is not played so that the mode information derived using the history information of the situation where the game is actually played does not remain in the mode information storage means. is repeated, special handling is performed on it. This makes it possible to deal with the act.

Feature D10. A ball entry means (first operation opening 33, second operation opening 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412);
with
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D9, wherein a probability of the award correspondence result in the award determination varies according to the set value.

According to the feature D10, it is possible to change the probability of the result corresponding to the award according to the set value in a so-called pachinko machine.

For the configuration of features D1 to D10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group E>
Feature E1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )When,
Using the history information stored in the history storage means as at least one condition that the setting value to be used by the setting means has been set, the result of the game in a predetermined period is handled. information derivation means for deriving mode information (a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature E1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information.

In this case, when the setting value to be used is newly set, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period is obtained by using the history information stored in the history storage means. derived. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event in the situation before the setting value is changed.

Feature E2. The gaming machine according to feature E1, further comprising mode information storage means (separate storage memory 171) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means.

According to the feature E2, when the setting value to be used is newly set, the history information stored in the history storage means is used to generate the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period. is derived, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. Thereby, even if the setting value is changed, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the setting value is changed at an arbitrary timing thereafter.

Feature E3. The gaming machine according to feature E2, wherein the mode information storage means can store a plurality of the mode information.

According to the feature E3, since a plurality of pieces of mode information can be stored in the mode information storage means, the management results of the game history in a plurality of periods can be grasped based on the timing at which the set value is newly set. It becomes possible to Further, even if new setting values are repeatedly set in a situation in which a game is not played, the mode information derived using the history information of a situation in which a game is actually played is retained by the mode information storage means. It is possible to increase the possibility of remaining in

Feature E4. The mode information storage means is capable of storing a predetermined number of the mode information,
This game machine has means for executing special processing when the setting of the setting value to be used by the setting means occurs the number of times exceeding the predetermined number under predetermined conditions (in the third embodiment, the management side CPU 112 The gaming machine according to feature E2 or E3, characterized by comprising a function of executing a repeated change monitoring process (a function of executing a repeated change monitoring process in the main CPU 63 in the fourth embodiment).

According to the feature E4, the set value is set under a situation in which a game is not played in order to prevent the mode information derived using the history information of the situation in which the game is actually being played from remaining in the mode information storage means. is repeated, special handling is performed on it. This makes it possible to deal with the act.

Feature E5. The gaming machine according to any one of characteristics E1 to E4, wherein the information derivation means derives the mode information when a predetermined amount or more of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means. .

According to feature E5, mode information is derived when a predetermined amount or more of predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means, so it is possible to prevent the mode information from being wastefully derived. Become.

Feature E6. A ball entry means (first operation opening 33, second operation opening 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412);
with
The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E5, wherein the probability of the award corresponding result in the award determination varies according to the set value.

According to the characteristic E6, it is possible to change the probability of the result corresponding to the award according to the set value in a so-called pachinko machine.

For the configuration of features E1 to E6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the feature group A, the feature group B, the feature group C, the feature group D, and the feature group E, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature group F>
Feature F1. A ball entry means (first operation port 33, second operation port 34) that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Information acquiring means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entering means (function for executing the processing of step S401 in the main side CPU 63);
Attachment determination means for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to attachment information (function for executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63);
Privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) that grants a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting correspondence result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the granting determination A function to execute the processing of S409 to step S412);
setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
with
The provision determination means has a high probability mode and a low probability mode as modes of the provision determination so that the probability of the provision correspondence result is relatively high and low,
A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of the award corresponding result varies at least in the low-probability mode according to the set value.

According to the feature F1, it is possible to vary the probability of a given corresponding result at least in the low-probability mode according to the set value in a so-called pachinko machine. As a result, even in a single gaming machine, it is possible to create a situation in which the probability of the award corresponding result is advantageous or disadvantageous in the low-probability mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature F2. The gaming machine according to feature F1, wherein in the high probability mode, the probability of obtaining the award correspondence result does not vary according to the set value.

According to the feature F2, while the probability of the grant correspondence result in the low probability mode is changed according to the set value, the probability of the grant correspondence result in the high probability mode is not changed according to the set value. By doing so, it becomes possible to limit the influence of the setting value to the situation in the low-probability mode.

Feature F3. There are multiple types of benefits,
The gaming machine according to feature F1 or F2, wherein the mode of selection of the privilege does not change according to the set value.

According to the feature F3, the probability of obtaining a grant response result in the low-probability mode is varied according to the set value, while the selection mode of the privilege is not varied according to the set value, so that the influence of the set value can be restricted to situations in the low-probability mode.

For the configuration of features F1 to F3, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic group F, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to improve the interest in games, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic group G>
Feature G1. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )When,
Information deriving means (steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112 in the first embodiment) for deriving mode information corresponding to game results in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means. , a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
Information display means (first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, eleventh to third In the fourteenth embodiment, the first information display control means (function for executing display processing in the management side CPU 112) that controls the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204),
Second information display control means (in the first to tenth embodiments, step S202 and step S208 in the main side CPU 63 In the eleventh embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps S3101, S3103, and S3109 in the main CPU 63. In the twelfth embodiment, steps S3201, S3202, and S3204 in the main CPU 63. and a function of executing the process of step S3210, a function of executing an abnormality display process in the main CPU 63 in the thirteenth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature G1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, display corresponding to the mode information is performed by the information display means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. Further, in the information display means, not only the display corresponding to the mode information but also the display corresponding to other information is performed. This makes it possible to effectively use the information display means.

Feature G2. Characteristic feature G1 according to feature G1, characterized in that a period in which the display corresponding to the mode information is performed on the information display means and a period in which the display corresponding to the different information is performed on the information display means are distinguished. game machine.

According to feature G2, by grasping the status of display on the information display means, it is possible to determine which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is being performed on the information display means. can be specified.

Feature G3. The second information display control means controls the display of the information display means so that the display corresponding to the different information is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. The gaming machine according to feature G1 or G2, characterized in that

According to feature G3, by grasping the display mode of the information display means, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is being performed in the information display means. It becomes possible.

Feature G4. As the information display means, individual information display means (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the eleventh to fourteenth In the embodiment, the game machine according to any one of features G1 to G3, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204).

According to the feature G4, it is possible to display a wide variety of mode information by using a plurality of individual information display means to display corresponding to the mode information. In addition, due to the presence of a plurality of individual information display means, it is possible to make the display mode significantly different between the case where the display corresponding to the mode information is performed and the case where the display corresponding to the other information is performed. .

Feature G5. The second information display control means, when displaying corresponding to the different information, controls a predetermined individual information displaying means that does not enter a non-display state when displaying corresponding to the mode information among the plurality of individual information displaying means. Information display means (first notification display device 69a and second notification display device 69b in the first to tenth embodiments, first notification display device 201 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments, second notification Characteristic G4 characterized in that the display device 202 and the third notification display device 203, and in the thirteenth embodiment, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202) are in a non-display state. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature G5, the predetermined individual information display means, which is not in a non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, is in a non-display state when the display corresponding to the other information is performed. As a result, it is possible to clearly specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the separate information is being performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means in the non-display state. becomes possible.

Feature G6. The second information display control means, when displaying corresponding to the different information, selects a specific individual information display means (second 3rd notification display device 69c in 1st to 10th embodiments, 4th notification display device 204 in 11th and 12th embodiments, 3rd notification display device 203 and 4th notification in 13th embodiment display device 204) to be in the display state,
The display content of the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the different information is performed can be displayed on the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. The gaming machine according to feature G5.

According to the feature G6, the display contents that can be displayed when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed in the specific individual information display means can also be displayed when the display corresponding to the different information is performed. It becomes possible not to restrict the display contents when the display corresponding to the information is performed. In addition, even if the specific individual information display means has a configuration that can display the same display content, it will not be in a non-display state if it has the configuration of feature G5 and displays corresponding to the mode information. Since predetermined individual information display means is in a non-display state when display corresponding to different information is performed, it is possible to specify which display is being performed in a plurality of individual information display means.

Feature G7. The gaming machine according to feature G5 or G6, wherein the first information display control means brings each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when performing display corresponding to the mode information.

According to feature G7, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state. It is possible to make a clear distinction from the case where display is performed.

Feature G8. The first information display control means sequentially changes the display of the mode information on the information display means. The game machine according to any one of features G5 to G7, characterized in that it is not maintained at

According to the feature G8, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the predetermined individual information display means is not maintained in the non-display state. Thereby, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the different information is being performed in the plurality of individual information display means regardless of the timing of confirming the plurality of individual information display means. becomes possible.

Feature G9. The second information display control means controls one specific individual information display means among the plurality of individual information display means (in the first to tenth embodiments, the third notification display device 69c, the eleventh In the embodiment, any of the features G5 to G8 characterized in that the display corresponding to the separate information is performed on the fourth notification display device 204), and the remaining individual information display means are put into a non-display state. 1. The game machine according to 1.

According to feature G9, when the display corresponding to the separate information is performed, only one individual information display means is in the display state, so it is easy to grasp whether the display corresponding to the separate information is being performed. Become.

Feature G10. The plurality of individual information display means are arranged in a predetermined direction,
The gaming machine according to feature G9, wherein the specific individual information display means is present at an end in the predetermined direction among the plurality of individual information display means arranged in the predetermined direction.

According to feature G10, since one individual information display means for displaying information corresponding to different information is present at an end in a predetermined direction, it is possible to grasp whether or not displaying corresponding to different information is being performed. becomes easier.

Feature G11. The first information display control means is a part of the plurality of individual information display means, the individual information display means for type display (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first notification display device 69a, the eleventh In the 14th embodiment, a display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed on the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202), and a plurality of the individual information display means Individual information display means for result display, which is a part of the results display device (second notification display device 69b and third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, and the second notification display device 69c in the eleventh to fourteenth embodiments Display corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed on the 3rd notification display device 203 and the 4th notification display device 204) is performed,
The game machine according to any one of features G5 to G10, wherein the predetermined individual information display means corresponds to the individual information display means for the type display target.

According to the feature G11, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed in the individual information display means for the type display, and the individual information for the result display is displayed. The display corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed is performed by the means. This makes it easier to grasp the mode information to be displayed. In this case, when the display corresponding to the different information is performed, the individual information display means for the type display target is in the non-display state, so that the non-display state of the type display corresponds to the different information. If other information is displayed, it becomes easier to understand.

Feature G12. The information display means has a plurality of unit light emitting portions (display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g), and performs a predetermined display by combining unit light emitting portions that are in a light emitting state among the plurality of unit light emitting portions. is a configuration that allows
The second information display control means responds to the different information by setting a unit light emitting portion that can be in a light emitting state when a display corresponding to the mode information is performed among the plurality of unit light emitting portions to a light emitting state. The combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in a light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the different information is performed does not exist when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G11, characterized in that it is designed to form a combination.

According to the feature G12, the display corresponding to the other information is performed by setting the unit light-emitting portions that can be in the light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed to the light-emitting state, so that the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. In order to diversify the information, it is possible to limit the contents of the display corresponding to the mode information as little as possible. On the other hand, the combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in the light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the different information is performed is a combination that does not exist when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. Accordingly, by grasping the combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in the light-emitting state, it is possible to grasp which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is being performed.

Feature G13. There are a plurality of display modes of display corresponding to the mode information on the information display means,
The game according to feature G12, characterized in that none of the plurality of unit light-emitting portions does not enter a light-emitting state even if all of the displays corresponding to the mode information of the plurality of modes are performed. machine.

According to feature G13, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, any combination of the unit light-emitting portions is set to the light-emitting state. It is possible to limit the contents of the display corresponding to the information as little as possible.

Feature G14. Specific individual information display means which is the information display means (the third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, the fourth notification display device 204 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments, the thirteenth In the embodiment, a plurality of individual information display means including the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204) are provided,
The second information display control means, in the case of performing display corresponding to the different information, controls a predetermined individual information display that does not enter a non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information among the plurality of individual information display means is performed. Information display means (first notification display device 69a and second notification display device 69b in the first to tenth embodiments, first notification display device 201 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments, second notification Characteristic G12 characterized in that the display device 202 and the third notification display device 203, and in the thirteenth embodiment, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202) are put into a non-display state. Or the gaming machine described in G13.

According to the feature G14, the predetermined individual information display means, which is not in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, is in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the other information is performed. As a result, it is possible to clearly specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the separate information is being performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means in the non-display state. becomes possible.

Feature G15. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G14, wherein the second information display control means displays a display corresponding to the different information in a situation where the setting value can be changed.

According to the characteristic G15, it is possible to use the information display means for performing the display corresponding to the mode information also as the display means for notifying that the setting value can be changed.

Feature G16. The gaming machine according to feature G15, wherein the second information display control means displays information corresponding to the setting value currently selected as the display corresponding to the different information.

According to the feature G16, it is possible to use the information display means for displaying information corresponding to the mode information as a display means for displaying the set values that are being changed.

Feature G17. The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G16, wherein the second information display control means displays a display corresponding to an abnormal state of the gaming machine as a display corresponding to the different information.

According to the feature G17, the information display means for performing the display corresponding to the mode information can also be used as the display means for performing the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the gaming machine.

Feature G18. The second information display control means is characterized in that, when performing a display corresponding to the abnormal state in a situation where the abnormal state has not occurred, the display corresponding to the fact that the abnormal state has not occurred is performed. The gaming machine according to feature G17.

According to feature G18, it is possible to clearly specify whether or not an abnormal state has occurred by checking the information display means.

For the configuration of features G1 to G18, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group H>
Feature H1. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )When,
Information deriving means (steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112 in the first embodiment) for deriving mode information corresponding to game results in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means. , a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
Information display means (first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, eleventh to third In the fourteenth embodiment, the first information display control means (function for executing display processing in the management side CPU 112) that controls the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204),
Second information display control means (in the first to tenth embodiments, step S202 and step S208 in the main side CPU 63 in the eleventh embodiment, the function of executing the processes in steps S3101, S3103, and S3109 in the main CPU 63; in the twelfth embodiment, steps S3201, S3202, and S3204 in the main CPU 63. and a function of executing the process of step S3210, a function of executing an abnormality display process in the main CPU 63 in the thirteenth embodiment);
with
The information display means has a plurality of unit light emitting portions (display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g), and performs a predetermined display by combining unit light emitting portions that are in a light emitting state among the plurality of unit light emitting portions. is a configuration that allows
The second information display control means responds to the different information by setting a unit light emitting portion that can be in a light emitting state when a display corresponding to the mode information is performed among the plurality of unit light emitting portions to a light emitting state. The combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in a light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the different information is performed does not exist when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is designed to be combined.

According to feature H1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, display corresponding to the mode information is performed by the information display means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. Further, in the information display means, not only the display corresponding to the mode information but also the display corresponding to other information is performed. This makes it possible to effectively use the information display means.

In addition, display corresponding to other information is performed by setting the unit light-emitting portions that can be in the light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed to the light-emitting state, thereby diversifying the display corresponding to the mode information. It is possible to limit the contents of the display corresponding to the mode information as little as possible. On the other hand, the combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in the light-emitting state when the display corresponding to the different information is performed is a combination that does not exist when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. Accordingly, by grasping the combination of the unit light-emitting portions that are in the light-emitting state, it is possible to grasp which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is being performed.

Feature H2. There are a plurality of display modes of display corresponding to the mode information on the information display means,
The game according to feature H1, characterized in that none of the plurality of unit light emitting portions does not enter a light emitting state even if all of the display corresponding to the aspect information of the plurality of aspects is performed. machine.

According to the feature H2, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, any combination of the unit light-emitting portions is set to the light-emitting state. It is possible to limit the contents of the display corresponding to the information as little as possible.

Feature H3. Specific individual information display means which is the information display means (the third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, the fourth notification display device 204 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments, the thirteenth In the embodiment, a plurality of individual information display means including the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204) are provided,
The second information display control means, when displaying corresponding to the different information, controls a predetermined individual information displaying means that does not enter a non-display state when displaying corresponding to the mode information among the plurality of individual information displaying means. Information display means (first notification display device 69a and second notification display device 69b in the first to tenth embodiments, first notification display device 201 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments, second notification Characteristic feature H1 characterized in that the display device 202 and the third notification display device 203, and in the thirteenth embodiment, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202) are in a non-display state. Or the gaming machine described in H2.

According to the feature H3, the predetermined individual information display means, which is not in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, is in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the different information is performed. As a result, it is possible to clearly specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the separate information is being performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means in the non-display state. becomes possible.

Feature H4. The gaming machine according to feature H3, wherein the first information display control means brings each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when performing display corresponding to the mode information.

According to the feature H4, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state. It is possible to make a clear distinction from the case where display is performed.

Feature H5. The first information display control means sequentially changes the display of the mode information on the information display means. The gaming machine according to feature H3 or H4, characterized in that it is not maintained at

According to the feature H5, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the predetermined individual information display means is not maintained in the non-display state. Thereby, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the different information is being performed in the plurality of individual information display means regardless of the timing of confirming the plurality of individual information display means. becomes possible.

Feature H6. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
The gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H5, wherein the second information display control means displays a display corresponding to the different information in a situation where the setting value can be changed.

According to feature H6, it is possible to use the information display means for performing display corresponding to the mode information as display means for notifying that the setting value can be changed.

Feature H7. The gaming machine according to feature H6, wherein the second information display control means displays information corresponding to the setting value currently selected as the display corresponding to the different information.

According to the feature H7, the information display means for displaying the mode information can also be used as the display means for displaying the set values that are being changed.

For the configuration of features H1 to H7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group I>
Features I1. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )When,
Information deriving means (steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112 in the first embodiment) for deriving mode information corresponding to game results in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means. , a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
A first information display control means (management side a function of executing display processing in the CPU 112;
a second information display control means (function for executing abnormality display processing in the main side CPU 63) that controls the display of the information display means so that a display corresponding to an abnormal state of the gaming machine is performed;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature I1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, display corresponding to the mode information is performed by the information display means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. Further, in the information display means, not only the display corresponding to the mode information but also the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the gaming machine is performed. This makes it possible to effectively use the information display means.

Feature I2. The second information display control means is characterized in that, when performing a display corresponding to the abnormal state in a situation where the abnormal state has not occurred, the display corresponding to the fact that the abnormal state has not occurred is performed. The gaming machine according to feature I1.

According to feature I2, it is possible to clearly specify whether or not an abnormal state has occurred by checking the information display means.

Feature I3. Characteristic I1 or I2, characterized in that a period during which the information display means performs display corresponding to the mode information and a period during which the information display means performs display corresponding to the abnormal state are distinguished. The game machine described.

According to feature I3, by grasping the status of display on the information display means, it is possible to determine which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is being performed on the information display means. can be specified.

Feature I4. The second information display control means controls the display of the information display means so that the display corresponding to the abnormal state is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. The gaming machine according to feature G1 or G2, characterized in that

According to feature I4, by grasping the display mode of the information display means, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is being performed in the information display means. It becomes possible.

Feature I5. Characteristics I1 to I4, characterized in that a plurality of individual information display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) capable of performing a plurality of types of display are provided as the information display means. The gaming machine according to any one of 1.

According to the feature I5, it is possible to display a wide variety of mode information by using a plurality of individual information display means to display corresponding to the mode information. In addition, due to the presence of a plurality of individual information display means, it is possible to make the display mode significantly different between when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed and when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed. .

Feature I6. When the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed, the second information display control means controls, among the plurality of individual information display means, a predetermined individual information display means that does not enter a non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. The gaming machine according to feature I5, wherein the information display means (the first information display device 201 and the second information display device 202) are set to a non-display state.

According to feature I6, the predetermined individual information display means, which is not in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, is in the non-display state when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed. Thus, it is possible to clearly specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is being performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means in the non-display state. becomes possible.

Feature I7. The second information display control means, when performing a display corresponding to the abnormal state, selects a specific individual information display means (second 3 notification display device 203 and 4th notification display device 204) to be in the display state,
The display content of the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed can be displayed on the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. The gaming machine according to feature I6.

According to the feature I7, the display contents that can be displayed when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed in the specific individual information display means can also be displayed when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed. It becomes possible not to restrict the display contents when the display corresponding to the information is performed. In addition, even if the specific individual information display means has a configuration in which the same display contents can be displayed in this way, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed with the configuration of the feature I7, the non-display state does not occur. When the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed by the predetermined individual information display means, it is in a non-display state, so it is possible to specify which display is being performed by the plurality of individual information display means.

Feature I8. The gaming machine according to feature I6 or I7, wherein the first information display control means puts each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when performing display corresponding to the mode information.

According to feature I8, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state. It is possible to make a clear distinction from the case where display is performed.

Feature I9. The first information display control means sequentially changes the display of the mode information on the information display means. The gaming machine according to any one of features I6 to I8, characterized in that it is not maintained at

According to feature I9, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the predetermined individual information display means is not maintained in the non-display state. Thereby, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is being performed in the plurality of individual information display means regardless of the timing of confirming the plurality of individual information display means. becomes possible.

For the configuration of features I1 to I9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group J>
Feature J1. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in the management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game )When,
Information deriving means (steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112 in the first embodiment) for deriving mode information corresponding to game results in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means. , a function of executing the processing of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment);
Information display means (first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, eleventh to third In the fourteenth embodiment, a first information display control means (function for executing display processing in the management side CPU 112) that controls the display of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204),
with
The first information display control means sequentially changes the display corresponding to the mode information on the information display means, and the information display means is non-display even when changing the display corresponding to the mode information. A game machine characterized by preventing a state from being maintained.

According to the feature J1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, display corresponding to the mode information is performed by the information display means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. Further, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the information display means is not maintained in the non-display state. This makes it possible to specify the display corresponding to the mode information regardless of the timing of checking the information display means.

Feature J2. As the information display means, individual information display means (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the eleventh to fourteenth In the embodiment, the game machine according to feature J1, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204).

According to the feature J2, it is possible to display a wide variety of mode information by using a plurality of individual information display means to display corresponding to the mode information.

Feature J3. The gaming machine according to feature J2, wherein the first information display control means brings each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when displaying corresponding to the mode information.

According to the feature J3, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state, and even when the display corresponding to the mode information is changed, the display state is maintained. maintained. This makes it easier to grasp the mode information.

Feature J4. The first information display control means is a part of the plurality of individual information display means, the individual information display means for type display (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first notification display device 69a, the eleventh In the 14th embodiment, a display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed on the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202), and a plurality of the individual information display means Individual information display means for result display, which is a part of the results display device (second notification display device 69b and third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, and the second notification display device 69c in the eleventh to fourteenth embodiments The gaming machine according to feature J2 or J3, characterized in that display corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed is performed in the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204).

According to the characteristic J4, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed in the individual information display means for the type display, and the individual information for the result display is displayed. The display corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed is performed by the means. This makes it easier to grasp the mode information to be displayed.

For the configuration of features J1 to J4, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group K>
Features K1. History storage execution means (function for executing history setting processing in the management side CPU 112) for storing history information of the corresponding game in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game ),
The history storage execution means is a means for not storing the history information in the history storage means even if the predetermined event occurs in a restricted situation (a function of making a negative determination in step S3501 in the main CPU 63). ) is provided.

According to the feature K1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. In addition, since the history information is not stored even if the predetermined event occurs in the restricted situation, it is possible to prevent the history information from being stored in a situation where it is undesirable to store the history information. .

Feature K2. The gaming machine according to feature K1, wherein the restriction condition can occur as a condition from when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started until a restriction cancellation event occurs.

According to the characteristic K2, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the predetermined event due to the operation check immediately after the supply of operating power is started from being stored as history information.

Feature K3. means for setting the restricted condition when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started and the restriction condition is satisfied (function for executing the process of step S3610 in the main CPU 63); ,
Means for not setting the restricted condition when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started and the restriction condition is not satisfied (function for executing the process of step S3621 in the main CPU 63) When,
The gaming machine according to feature K2, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature K3, depending on whether or not the limiting condition is satisfied, there are cases where the limited state is set and cases where it is not set. This makes it possible to prevent the restricted status from being set as necessary.

Feature K4. The limited situation is characterized in that it can occur as a situation from when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started until the number of game balls discharged from the game area becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number. The game machine according to any one of K1 to K3.

According to the feature K4, it is possible to prevent the history information from being stored until the number of game balls discharged from the game area reaches a predetermined reference number or more after the supply of operating power is started.

Feature K5. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the game history information corresponding to the event is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232, high-frequency support mode counter area 233). History storage execution means for storing (function for executing normal ball entry management processing in the main side CPU 63, ball entry management processing during the opening/closing execution mode, and ball entry management processing during the high-frequency support mode);
information derivation means (function for executing the process of step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means;
with
The gaming machine, wherein the information deriving means does not derive the mode information in a restricted situation.

According to the feature K5, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during the predetermined period is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. In addition, even if the predetermined event occurs in the restricted situation, the mode information is not derived. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the mode information from being derived in a situation where it is not desirable to derive the mode information. .

Feature K6. The gaming machine according to feature K5, wherein the restriction situation can occur as a situation from when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started until a restriction cancellation event occurs.

According to the characteristic K6, it is possible to prevent the mode information from being derived using the history information based on the occurrence of the predetermined event in the operation check immediately after the supply of the operating power is started.

Feature K7. The limited situation is characterized in that it can occur as a situation from when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started until the number of game balls discharged from the game area becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number. A gaming machine according to K5 or K6.

According to the feature K7, it is possible to prevent the mode information from being derived until the number of game balls ejected from the game area reaches a predetermined reference number or more after the supply of operating power is started.

For the configuration of features K1 to K7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the feature group G, the feature group H, the feature group I, the feature group J, and the feature group K, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

<Characteristic group L>
Feature L1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (a register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main side CPU 63 in the 15th to 21st embodiments);
At least one stored in the internal storage means when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed Saving execution means (in the fifteenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S3802 and steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment; the sixteenth In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S4402 in the main CPU 63, in the seventeenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S4502 to S4507 in the main CPU 63, and in the eighteenth embodiment, the steps in the main CPU 63 A function of executing the processing of S4602, a function of executing the processing of steps S4701 and S4703 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment);
When or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means (in the fifteenth embodiment, steps S3804 and A function of executing the processing of steps S3910 to S3915, a function of executing the processing of step S4404 in the main CPU 63 in the sixteenth embodiment, and executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment. a function to execute the processing of step S4605 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, and a function to execute the processing of steps S4705 and S4706 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature L1, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the information is stored in the internal storage means. At least part of the information is saved in a predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process. From the above, it becomes possible to suitably perform various controls.

Feature L2. The gaming machine according to feature L1, wherein the predetermined information is part of the information stored in the internal storage means.

According to feature L2, only a part of the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the predetermined storage means. can be suppressed.

Feature L3. The internal storage means includes first storage areas (WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register) and second storage areas (WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and register other than the IY register),
The second predetermined process executing means stores information in the first storage area in the second predetermined process, but does not store information in the second storage area,
The gaming machine according to feature L2, wherein the save execution means saves the information stored in the first storage area to the predetermined storage means.

According to feature L3, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the second predetermined process is stored in the internal storage means. , the information in the first storage area to be stored is saved in the predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before execution of the second predetermined process. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity required for saving information in the storage means.

Feature L4. The predetermined storage means is
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The game machine according to any one of features L1 to L3, wherein the save executing means saves the predetermined information to the second predetermined storage area.

According to feature L4, the predetermined storage means is provided with the first predetermined storage area and the second predetermined storage area. It is possible to make a clear difference. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from being erased when the other process is executed. In this case, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, at least part of the data stored in the internal storage means information is saved in the second predetermined storage area. As a result, it is possible to save the information in the internal storage means immediately before the second predetermined process is started, and to save the information without using the first predetermined storage area.

Feature L5. The save execution means is
in the first predetermined process, the first predetermined information, which is a part of the information stored in the internal storage means, when the situation changes from the state in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the state in which the second predetermined process is to be executed; means for saving to the first predetermined storage area (function of executing the processing of step S3802 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment, function of executing the processing of step S4402 in the main CPU 63 in the sixteenth embodiment); ,
second predetermined information, which is a part of the information stored in the internal storage means, is transferred to the second predetermined process when the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is to be executed; In the 15th embodiment, the means for saving to the second predetermined storage area (the function of executing the processing of steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63 in the 17th embodiment, the a function of executing processing, a function of executing the processing of step S4602 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of steps S4702 and S4703 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment;
The gaming machine according to feature L4, characterized by comprising:

According to the characteristic L5, the first predetermined information, which is a part of the information stored in the internal storage means, is saved in the first predetermined storage area by the first predetermined process, and the part of the information stored in the internal storage means is stored. is saved in the second predetermined storage area in the second predetermined process. As a result, it becomes possible to save each piece of information stored in the internal storage means at a suitable timing, and the processing for saving the information is distributed between the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing and executed. becomes possible.

Feature L6. The gaming machine according to feature L5, wherein the first predetermined information is information in a flag register provided in the internal storage means.

According to feature L6, it is possible to appropriately save the information in the flag register in the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed.

Feature L7. The second predetermined storage area is
a stack area (stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information can be written by a push instruction and information can be read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information can be written and read by a load instruction;
with
The game machine according to any one of features L4 to L6, wherein the save execution means saves the predetermined information to one of the stack area and the work area.

According to feature L7, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the stack area in the second predetermined storage area and work area, at least part of the information stored in the internal storage means is saved. As a result, it is possible to consolidate the save destinations of information, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for saving and the processing configuration for restoring.

Feature L8. The game machine according to feature L7, wherein the save execution means saves the predetermined information to the work area.

According to feature L8, since the save destination of at least part of the information stored in the internal storage means is the work area, the information can be saved without cumulatively changing the stack pointer. Become.

Feature L9. The first predetermined storage area can store and read information when the first predetermined process is executed, and can read information when the second predetermined process is executed. inability to remember information,
The second predetermined storage area can store and read information when the second predetermined process is executed, and can read information when the first predetermined process is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of features L4 to L8, wherein information cannot be stored.

According to feature L9, the first predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. becomes.

Feature L10. The predetermined storage means is
a stack area (stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information can be written by a push instruction and information can be read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information can be written and read by a load instruction;
with
The game machine according to any one of features L1 to L9, wherein the save execution means saves the predetermined information to one of the stack area and the work area.

According to the feature L10, it is possible to consolidate the save destinations of the predetermined information, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for saving the predetermined information and the processing configuration for restoring the predetermined information.

Feature L11. The gaming machine according to feature L10, wherein the retraction executing means retracts the predetermined information to the work area.

According to feature L11, since the predetermined information is saved in the work area, the information can be saved without cumulatively changing the stack pointer.

Feature L12. The predetermined information is a part of information stored in the internal storage means,
The saving execution means stores the internal storage means when a situation where the first prescribed process is being executed changes to a situation where the second prescribed process is executed, or when a situation where the second prescribed process is executed is changed. The gaming machine according to feature L11, characterized by comprising a means (a function of executing the processing of step S3802 in the main CPU 63) for saving the specific information, which is a part of the information stored in the stack area, to the stack area. .

According to feature L12, the specific information is saved in the stack area in the configuration in which the predetermined information is saved in the work area. As a result, the information stored in the internal storage means can be distributed and saved in the work area and the stack area.

Feature L13. The gaming machine according to feature L12, wherein the predetermined information has a larger amount of information than the specific information.

According to feature L13, the predetermined information having a larger amount of information than the specific information is saved in the work area, so that a large amount of information is accumulated in the stack area when saving the information stored in the internal storage means. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Feature L14. Information of a stack pointer provided in the internal storage means when the situation where the first prescribed process is being executed changes to the situation where the second prescribed process is executed or when the situation becomes the situation where the second prescribed process is executed is a configuration that becomes fixed information,
The game machine according to any one of features L1 to L13, wherein the stack pointer information provided in the internal storage means is not subject to saving by the saving execution means.

According to feature L14, since it is not necessary to secure a capacity for saving stack pointer information in the predetermined storage means, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the predetermined storage means. Also, even with such a configuration in which the information of the stack pointer is not saved, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation where the second predetermined process is executed is changed. If this happens, the stack pointer information becomes fixed information. Therefore, even if the stack pointer information is not saved as described above, the stack pointer information before the second predetermined process is started can be restored. It is possible.

Feature L15. Means for setting the fixed information in the stack pointer when or after the second predetermined process is terminated (in the fifteenth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S3909 in the main CPU 63; The gaming machine according to feature L14, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of step S4509 in the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S4604 in the main side CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment. .

According to feature L15, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, it is possible to restore the information of the stack pointer before the second predetermined process is started.

Feature L16. When the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, the stack pointer changes to the second predetermined process. Means for setting corresponding second correspondence start information (function of executing the processing of step S3901 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment, function of executing the processing of step S4501 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment, In the eighteenth embodiment, the gaming machine according to feature L14 or L15 is provided with a function of executing the process of step S4601 in the main side CPU 63 .

According to the feature L16, when the second predetermined process is started, the second correspondence start information corresponding to the second predetermined process is set in the stack pointer, so that the appropriate address is set in the second predetermined process. Information can be stored in the stack area.

Feature L17. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features L1 to L16, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing game history.

According to the feature L17, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature L18. The predetermined storage means is
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to a predetermined event that occurs as a game is played is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature L18, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature L19. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature L18, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of

According to the characteristic L19, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature L20. The gaming machine according to feature L19, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the characteristic L20, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features L1 to L20, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group M>
Feature M1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (a register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main side CPU 63 in the 15th to 21st embodiments);
At least one stored in the internal storage means when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed Saving execution means for saving predetermined information, which is part information, to a predetermined storage means (main RAM 65) (in the fifteenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63; in the seventeenth embodiment, In the eighteenth embodiment, the function of executing step S4602 in the main CPU 63. In the nineteenth embodiment, the main CPU 63 performs step S4701 and step a function to execute the processing of S4703);
When or after the second predetermined process is finished, the return executing means (in the fifteenth embodiment, steps S3910 to A function of executing the processing of step S3915, a function of executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S4605 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, In the nineteenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S4705 and S4706 in the main CPU 63);
with
The game machine, wherein the save execution means saves the predetermined information to the predetermined storage means by a load command.

According to the characteristic M1, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the information is stored in the internal storage means. Predetermined information, which is at least part of the information, is saved in a predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process. When the situation where the first prescribed process is being executed changes to the situation where the second prescribed process is executed or the situation where the second prescribed process is executed, the prescribed information is saved in the prescribed storage means by the load command. . This makes it possible to save the predetermined information without changing the stack pointer.

Feature M2. The predetermined storage means is
a stack area (stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information can be written by a push instruction and information can be read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information can be written and read by a load instruction;
with
The gaming machine according to feature M1, wherein the retract execution means retracts the predetermined information to the work area.

According to the feature M2, the save destination of the predetermined information, which is at least part of the information stored in the internal storage means, is the work area, so that the information is saved without cumulatively changing the stack pointer. becomes possible.

Feature M3. The predetermined information is a part of information stored in the internal storage means,
The saving execution means stores the internal storage means when a situation where the first prescribed process is being executed changes to a situation where the second prescribed process is executed, or when a situation where the second prescribed process is executed is changed. The gaming machine according to feature M2, further comprising means for saving specific information, which is a part of the information stored in the stack area, to the stack area (function for executing the processing of step S3802 in the main CPU 63). .

According to the feature M3, the specific information is saved in the stack area in the configuration in which the predetermined information is saved in the work area. As a result, the information stored in the internal storage means can be distributed and saved in the work area and the stack area.

Feature M4. The gaming machine according to feature M3, wherein the predetermined information has a larger amount of information than the specific information.

According to feature M4, the predetermined information having a larger amount of information than the specific information is saved in the work area, so that a large amount of information is accumulated in the stack area when the information stored in the internal storage means is saved. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Feature M5. The work area is
a first work area (work area 221 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The game machine according to any one of features M2 to M4, wherein the save execution means saves the predetermined information to the second work area.

According to feature M5, the first work area and the second work area are provided in the work area, so that the information storage destination in the work area is clearly different between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. becomes possible. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from being erased when the other process is executed. In this case, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, at least part of the data stored in the internal storage means information is saved in the second work area. As a result, it is possible to save the information in the internal storage means immediately before the second predetermined process is started, and to save the information without using the first work area.

Feature M6. The first work area is capable of storing and reading information when the first predetermined process is executed, and is capable of reading information when the second predetermined process is executed. inability to remember information,
The second work area is capable of storing and reading information when the second predetermined process is executed, and is capable of reading information when the first predetermined process is executed. The game machine according to feature M5, wherein information cannot be stored.

According to feature M6, the first work area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second work area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. .

Feature M7. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (a register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main side CPU 63 in the 15th to 21st embodiments);
At least one stored in the internal storage means when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed Saving execution means for saving predetermined information, which is part information, to a predetermined storage means (main RAM 65) (in the fifteenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63; in the seventeenth embodiment, In the eighteenth embodiment, the function of executing step S4602 in the main CPU 63. In the nineteenth embodiment, the main CPU 63 performs step S4701 and step a function to execute the processing of S4703);
When or after the second predetermined process is finished, the return executing means (in the fifteenth embodiment, steps S3910 to A function of executing the processing of step S3915, a function of executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S4605 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, In the nineteenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S4705 and S4706 in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined storage means is
a stack area (stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information can be written by a push instruction and information can be read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information can be written and read by a load instruction;
with
The game machine, wherein the save executing means saves the predetermined information to one of the stack area and the work area.

According to feature M7, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, Predetermined information, which is at least part of the information, is saved in a predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process.

Further, when the situation changes from the situation in which the first prescribed process is being executed to the situation in which the second prescribed process is executed, or when the situation is changed to the situation in which the second prescribed process is executed, one of the stack area and the work area in the predetermined storage means , the predetermined information is saved. As a result, it is possible to consolidate the save destinations of information, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for saving and the processing configuration for restoring.

For the configuration of features M1 to M7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic N group>
Feature N1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (a register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main side CPU 63 in the 15th to 21st embodiments);
with
The information of the stack pointer provided in the internal storage means is fixed information when the situation changes from the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is to be executed. game machine.

According to the feature N1, when the situation changes from the state in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the state in which the second predetermined process is to be executed, the information of the stack pointer provided in the internal storage means becomes fixed information. It is not necessary to save the information of the stack pointer when starting the predetermined process. This eliminates the need to secure a storage area for saving stack pointer information. In addition, when the situation changes from the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is to be executed, the information of the stack pointer becomes fixed information. However, it is possible to restore the information of the stack pointer before the second predetermined process is started.

Feature N2. Means for setting the fixed information in the stack pointer when or after the second predetermined process is terminated (in the fifteenth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S3909 in the main CPU 63; The gaming machine according to feature N1, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of step S4509 in the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step S4604 in the main side CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment. .

According to feature N2, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, it is possible to restore the information of the stack pointer before the second predetermined process is started.

Feature N3. Means (15th The function of executing the processing of step S3901 in the main CPU 63 in the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S4501 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment, and the processing of step S4601 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment. A gaming machine according to feature N1 or N2, characterized by comprising a function of executing

According to the feature N3, when the second predetermined process is started, the second correspondence start information corresponding to the second predetermined process is set in the stack pointer, so that the appropriate address is set in the second predetermined process. Information can be stored in the stack area.

Feature N4. At least one stored in the internal storage means when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed Saving execution means (in the fifteenth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S3802 and steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment; the sixteenth In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S4402 in the main CPU 63, in the seventeenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S4502 to S4507 in the main CPU 63, and in the eighteenth embodiment, the steps in the main CPU 63 A function of executing the processing of S4602, a function of executing the processing of steps S4701 and S4703 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment);
When or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means (in the fifteenth embodiment, steps S3804 and A function of executing the processing of steps S3910 to S3915, a function of executing the processing of step S4404 in the main CPU 63 in the sixteenth embodiment, and executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment. a function to execute the processing of step S4605 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, and a function to execute the processing of steps S4705 and S4706 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment);
with
The game machine according to any one of features N1 to N3, wherein the information of the stack pointer provided in the internal storage means is not subject to saving by the saving execution means.

According to feature N4, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the information is stored in the internal storage means. At least part of the information is saved in a predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process. Also, since the information of the stack pointer is not saved, it is not necessary to secure a capacity for saving the information of the stack pointer in the predetermined storage means. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the capacity of the predetermined storage means. Also, even with such a configuration in which the information of the stack pointer is not saved, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation where the second predetermined process is executed is changed. If this happens, the stack pointer information becomes fixed information. Therefore, even if the stack pointer information is not saved as described above, the stack pointer information before the second predetermined process is started can be restored. It is possible.

Feature N5. The predetermined storage means is
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The gaming machine according to feature N4, wherein the save executing means saves the predetermined information to the second predetermined storage area.

According to feature N5, since the predetermined storage means is provided with the first predetermined storage area and the second predetermined storage area, the storage destination of the information in the predetermined storage means is determined by the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. It is possible to make a clear difference. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from being erased when the other process is executed. In this case, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, at least part of the data stored in the internal storage means information is saved in the second predetermined storage area. As a result, it is possible to save the information in the internal storage means immediately before the second predetermined process is started, and to save the information without using the first predetermined storage area.

Feature N6. The first predetermined storage area is capable of storing and reading information when the first predetermined process is executed, and is capable of reading information when the second predetermined process is executed. Inability to remember information about things,
The second predetermined storage area is capable of storing and reading information when the second predetermined process is executed, and is capable of reading information when the first predetermined process is executed. The gaming machine according to feature N5, characterized in that it is impossible to store information on things.

According to feature N6, the first predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. becomes.

For the configuration of features N1 to N6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group O>
Features O1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (a register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main side CPU 63 in the 15th to 21st embodiments);
At least part of the storage in the internal storage means when the situation changes from the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation is changed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed. First state setting means (main side CPU 63 performs steps S4803 to S4808) to set the state of predetermined storage areas (WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register) to predetermined states. function) and
a second state setting means (a function of executing the processing of steps S4903 to S4908 in the main CPU 63) that sets the state of the predetermined storage area to the predetermined state when or after the second predetermined process is finished;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature O1, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the predetermined storage area of the internal storage means is set to the predetermined state, and the state of the predetermined storage area is set to the predetermined state again when or after the second predetermined process is finished. As a result, the state of the predetermined storage area can be set to the predetermined state before and after the second predetermined process. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the state of the predetermined storage area due to one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from affecting the other process. From the above, it becomes possible to suitably perform various controls.

Feature O2. The gaming machine according to feature O1, wherein the predetermined state is a state when supply of operating power to the control means is started.

According to the characteristic O2, the predetermined storage area is set to the state when the supply of operating power to the control means is started as the predetermined state, so that the processing configuration for setting the predetermined state is simplified. becomes possible.

Feature O3. The gaming machine according to feature O1 or O2, wherein the predetermined state is a state in which the predetermined storage area is cleared to "0".

According to feature O3, the predetermined storage area is set to a state cleared to "0" as the predetermined state, so the processing configuration for setting the predetermined state can be simplified.

Feature O4. The gaming machine according to any one of features O1 to O3, wherein the predetermined storage area is a partial storage area in the internal storage means.

According to feature O4, only a part of the storage area of the internal storage means is set to the predetermined state, so it is possible to reduce the processing load for setting the predetermined state.

Feature O5. The internal storage means comprises at least the predetermined storage area and another storage area (registers other than the WA register, BC register, DE register, HL register, IX register and IY register),
The second predetermined process executing means stores information in the predetermined storage area in the second predetermined process, but does not store information in the separate storage area,
The gaming machine according to feature O4, wherein the first state setting means and the second state setting means are configured so as not to change the state of the separate storage area.

According to feature O5, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the second predetermined process is stored in the internal storage means. , a predetermined storage area for storing information is set to a predetermined state. This makes it possible to prevent the state of the predetermined storage area resulting from the first predetermined process from affecting the second predetermined process. Further, since the state of the separate storage area is not changed, setting the predetermined state when the second predetermined processing is started does not affect the processing after the second predetermined processing is finished. It becomes possible.

Feature O6. The information in the predetermined storage area before the predetermined state is set by the first state setting means is information that is not used after the second predetermined process is completed. 1. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

According to the feature O6, even if the predetermined storage area is set to the predetermined state in the case where the second predetermined process is to be executed, or the second predetermined process is to be executed, the second predetermined process ends. It is possible to avoid affecting the subsequent processing.

Feature O7. A portion stored in the internal storage means when the situation where the first prescribed process is being executed changes to the situation where the second prescribed process is executed or when the situation where the second prescribed process is executed becomes Saving execution means (function for executing the process of step S4802 in the main CPU 63) for saving predetermined information (flag register information), which is the information of the
Return executing means for returning the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means to the internal storage means when or after the second predetermined process is terminated (function for executing the process of step S4810 in the main CPU 63) When,
The gaming machine according to any one of features O1 to O6, characterized by comprising:

According to feature O7, when the situation changes from the situation in which the first prescribed process is being executed to the situation in which the second prescribed process is executed, or when the situation is changed to the situation in which the second prescribed process is executed, the internal storage means stores Predetermined information, which is part of the information, is saved in a predetermined storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, the information stored in the internal storage means upon execution of the first predetermined process, which is necessary for subsequent execution of the first predetermined process, is rewritten. It is possible to prevent Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the predetermined information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the internal storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process.

Feature O8. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features O1 to O7, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing a game history.

According to feature O8, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature O9. The predetermined storage means is
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, opening/closing execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to the occurrence of a predetermined event due to game execution is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature O9, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature O10. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature O9, characterized by comprising a function of executing the process of

According to the characteristic O10, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature O11. The gaming machine according to feature O10, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the characteristic O11, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features O1 to O11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic P group>
Feature P1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (a register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-first embodiments);
a second predetermined processing executing means for executing the second predetermined processing among the various types of processing (function for executing management execution processing by the main side CPU 63 in the 15th to 21st embodiments);
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature P1, a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area are provided, the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is It is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the predetermined storage means between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Therefore, when one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information used in the other process from being erased.

Feature P2. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to feature P1, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing a game history.

According to the feature P2, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature P3. The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, opening/closing execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to the occurrence of a predetermined event due to game execution is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature P3, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature P4. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature P3, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of

According to the characteristic P4, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event is performed. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature P5. The gaming machine according to feature P4, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the feature P5, when the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature P6. in the first predetermined process, the first predetermined information, which is a part of the information stored in the internal storage means, when the situation changes from the state in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the state in which the second predetermined process is to be executed; A first saving means for saving to the first predetermined storage area (a function of executing the processing of step S3802 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment, and executing the processing of step S4402 in the main CPU 63 in the sixteenth embodiment) function) and
second predetermined information, which is a part of information stored in the internal storage means, is transferred to the second predetermined process when the situation changes from the state in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the state in which the second predetermined process is to be executed; In the second saving means for saving to the second predetermined storage area (in the fifteenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S3902 to S3907 in the main CPU 63; in the seventeenth embodiment, steps S4502 to S4502 in the main CPU 63 A function of executing the processing of step S4507, a function of executing the processing of step S4602 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of steps S4701 and S4703 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment) When,
The gaming machine according to any one of features P1 to P5, characterized by comprising:

According to feature P6, the first predetermined information, which is part of the information stored in the internal storage means, is saved in the first predetermined storage area in the first predetermined process, and the part of the information stored in the internal storage means is stored. is saved in the second predetermined storage area in the second predetermined process. As a result, it becomes possible to save each piece of information stored in the internal storage means at a suitable timing, and the processing for saving the information is distributed between the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing and executed. becomes possible.

Feature P7. When or after the second predetermined processing is finished, a first restoration executing means (main in the fifteenth embodiment) for restoring the first predetermined information saved in the first predetermined storage area to the internal storage means. the function of executing the processing of step S3804 in the side CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step S4404 in the main side CPU 63 in the sixteenth embodiment);
Second return execution means (main in the fifteenth embodiment) for returning the second predetermined information saved in the second predetermined storage area to the internal storage means when or after the second predetermined processing is finished. The function of executing the processing of steps S3910 to S3915 in the side CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S4510 to S4515 in the main CPU 63 in the seventeenth embodiment, and the function of executing the processing of step S4605 in the main CPU 63 in the eighteenth embodiment. a function of executing processing (a function of executing the processing of steps S4705 and S4706 in the main CPU 63 in the nineteenth embodiment);
The gaming machine according to feature P6, characterized by comprising:

According to feature P7, when or after the second predetermined processing is finished, the first predetermined information saved in the first predetermined storage area is restored to the internal storage means, and the second predetermined information saved in the second predetermined storage area is returned to the internal storage means. Since the second predetermined information is restored to the internal storage means, it is possible to restore the state of the internal storage means to the state before the second predetermined process was started.

Feature P8. The gaming machine according to feature P6 or P7, wherein the first predetermined information includes information of a flag register provided in the internal storage means.

According to feature P8, it is possible to appropriately save the information in the flag register in the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed.

Feature P9. The gaming machine according to any one of features P6 to P8, wherein the second predetermined information includes information of all registers of the internal storage means.

According to feature P9, since the information of all the registers of the internal storage means is collectively saved, there is no need to selectively save the information of the registers.

Feature P10. The second predetermined storage area is
a stack area (stack area 224 for non-specific control) where information is written by a push instruction and information is read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 223 for non-specific control) in which information is written and read by a load instruction;
with
The gaming machine according to feature P9, wherein the second save execution means saves the second predetermined information to one of the stack area and the work area.

According to feature P10, information in all registers of the internal storage means is saved in one of the stack area and work area in the second predetermined storage area. As a result, it is possible to aggregate the save destinations of the information of all the registers, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for saving and the processing configuration for restoring.

Feature P11. The gaming machine according to feature P10, wherein the second saving executing means saves the second predetermined information to the stack area.

According to feature P11, it is possible to save information in all registers while not using the work area.

Feature P12. The gaming machine according to any one of features P6 to P11, wherein the second predetermined information includes information of a stack pointer of the internal storage means.

According to the feature P12, it is possible to appropriately save the information of the stack pointer in the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed.

For the configuration of features P1 to P12, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature group L, the feature group M, the feature group N, the feature group O, and the feature group P, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to perform various controls appropriately, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

<Characteristic Q group>
Feature Q1. Control means (MPU 62) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (registers of the main CPU 63) when executing the processes;
History storage means (management RAM 241) provided as a separate chip from the control means and capable of temporarily storing information;
with
The control means is a history storage execution means (ordinary ball entry management processing in the main side CPU 63, A gaming machine characterized by comprising a function of executing ball entry management processing during the opening/closing execution mode and ball entry management processing during the high-frequency support mode.

According to feature Q1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Also, since the history storage means is provided as a separate chip from the control means, it is possible to increase the storage capacity for storing history information while using general-purpose control means.

Feature Q2. The game machine according to feature Q1, wherein the control means comprises predetermined storage means (main side RAM 65) for temporarily storing information when executing various kinds of processing.

According to feature Q2, in a configuration having history storage means provided as a separate chip from the control means in addition to the predetermined storage means provided in the control means, by storing history information in the history storage means It becomes possible to store and hold a large amount of history information.

Feature Q3. The gaming machine according to feature Q2, wherein the control means temporarily stores the information in the predetermined storage means when executing the processing related to the history information.

According to feature Q3, in a configuration in which history storage means for storing history information is provided as a chip separate from the control means, when executing processing related to the history information, the predetermined storage means provided in the control means Since the information is temporarily stored, it is possible to prevent the processing speed from being extremely lowered when executing the processing related to the history information.

Feature Q4. The control means utilizes the history information stored in the history storage means to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game during a predetermined period of time. The gaming machine according to any one of features Q1 to Q3, characterized in that it has a function to

According to the feature Q4, by using the history information stored in the history storage means to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event is performed. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature Q5. The gaming machine according to feature Q4, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the feature Q5, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing.

For the configuration of features Q1 to Q5, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic group Q, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

<Characteristic group R>
Feature R1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Changing the setting value to be used based on the occurrence of a plurality of events including a first event and a second event when supply of operating power to the control means having the setting means is started (in the twenty-second embodiment, a function for executing the processing of steps S5003 to S5006 in the main CPU 63; in another form, steps S5503 to A function of executing the processing of step S5507, a function of executing the processing of steps S5703 to S5705 and step S5715 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-third embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature R1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, in order to set the set value to be used, a plurality of events including a first event and a second event occur when the supply of operating power to the control means is started. must have. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R2. Open grasping means for grasping that the opening/closing body (front door frame 14) is in the open state (in the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S5005 in the main CPU 63; in another embodiment, the step A function of executing the processing of S5505, a function of executing the processing of step S5703 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-third embodiment),
Characteristic feature R1 characterized in that the situation generating means specifies that the first event has occurred based on the fact that the open/close body is in an open state, which is grasped by the open grasping means. The gaming machine described in .

According to feature R2, the opening/closing member must be in an open state in order to set the set value to be used. As a result, when an act of illegally setting a setting value to be used is performed, the illegal act can be made conspicuous, and as a result, the illegal act can be easily discovered. .

Feature R3. Separate opening grasping means for grasping that the separate opening/closing body (game machine main body 12) is in the open state (in the twenty-second embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S5006 in the main CPU 63; in another form, the main CPU 63 In the twenty-third embodiment, the function of executing step S5704 in the main CPU 63) is provided,
The situation generating means identifies that the second event has occurred based on the fact that the separate opening/closing member is in an open state, which is recognized by the separate opening recognition means. The gaming machine according to feature R2.

According to feature R3, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary to open not only the opening/closing body but also the other opening/closing body. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R4. The setting means performs at least one of selection of the setting value to be used and setting of the setting value to be used based on the operation of the predetermined operation means (update button 68b, reset button 68c). is a configuration that does
The game machine according to feature R2 or R3, wherein the predetermined operating means is configured to be operable by opening the separate opening/closing body.

According to the characteristic R4, the set value to be used cannot be set unless the opening/closing body different from the separate opening/closing body that is opened to enable the operation of the predetermined operation means is opened. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R5. The opening and closing body defines the front side of the game machine in the game area where the game ball flows down,
The game machine according to any one of features R2 to R4, wherein the game area is opened in front of the game machine by opening the opening/closing body.

According to the feature R5, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary to open the game area in front of the gaming machine by opening the opening/closing body. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R6. The situation generating means identifies that one of the plurality of events has occurred based on the fact that a predetermined operation is performed on the setting key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a) with the setting key. The gaming machine according to any one of features R1 to R5, characterized by:

According to the characteristic R6, in order to set the setting value to be used, it is necessary not only to perform a predetermined operation with the setting key in the setting key insertion section but also to generate an event other than that. be. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R7. The situation generation means generates the plurality of events based on the occurrence of a predetermined game event (operation of the shooting operation device 28, entry of the ball into the through gate 35) that occurs when a game is played. The gaming machine according to any one of features R1 to R6, wherein it is specified that one of the events is occurring.

According to the feature R7, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary not only to generate a predetermined game event that occurs when the game is played, but also to event must be generated. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R8. The situation generating means is based on the game ball being detected by the ball entering detection means (gate detection sensor 49a) for detecting that the game ball has entered a predetermined ball entering portion provided in the game area. , the gaming machine according to any one of features R1 to R7, wherein it is specified that one of the plurality of events has occurred.

According to the feature R8, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary to enter the game ball into a predetermined ball entering section, and to generate an event different from that. There is As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R9. setting value notification means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63) that causes the notification means to notify the setting value to be used set by the setting means;
The set value notification means notifies the notification means of the set value to be used set by the setting means based on the occurrence of a plurality of events including the first event and the second event. The game machine according to any one of features R1 to R8, characterized in that it is notified by

According to the feature R9, it is possible to make it difficult to check the set value by fraud. In addition, the manager of the game hall can generate the first event and the second event regardless of whether the setting value to be used is set or the setting value is confirmed. It becomes easy to grasp each work because it is standardized.

Feature R10. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
A plurality of events including both that a predetermined operation is being performed by a setting key on a setting key insertion portion (setting key insertion portion 68a) and another event that is different from the predetermined operation by the setting key on the setting key insertion portion. Situation generation means (in the 22nd embodiment, the main side CPU 63 in the A function of executing the processes of steps S5003 to S5006, in another form, a function of executing the processes of steps S5503 to S5507 in the main CPU 63, and in the twenty-third embodiment, the functions of steps S5703 to S5705 and S5715 in the main CPU 63 function to perform processing) and
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature R10, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, in order to set the setting value to be used, it is necessary to generate an event other than performing a predetermined operation with the setting key in the setting key insertion portion. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R11. Open grasping means for grasping that the opening/closing body (front door frame 14) is in the open state (in the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S5005 in the main CPU 63; in another embodiment, the step A function of executing the processing of S5505, a function of executing the processing of step S5703 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-third embodiment),
According to the feature R10, the situation generating means specifies that the other event has occurred based on the fact that the open/close body is in an open state, which is grasped by the open grasping means. The game machine described.

According to the feature R11, the opening/closing member must be in an open state in order to set the set value to be used. As a result, when an act of illegally setting a setting value to be used is performed, the illegal act can be made conspicuous, and as a result, the illegal act can be easily discovered. .

Feature R12. Separate opening grasping means for grasping that the separate opening/closing body (game machine main body 12) is in the open state (in the twenty-second embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S5006 in the main CPU 63; in another form, the main CPU 63 In the twenty-third embodiment, the function of executing step S5704 in the main CPU 63) is provided,
The situation generating means specifies that one of the plurality of events has occurred based on the fact that the separate opening/closing member is in an open state, which is recognized by the separate opening recognition means. The game machine according to feature R11, characterized in that

According to feature R12, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary to open not only the opening/closing body but also the other opening/closing body. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R13. The setting means performs at least one of selection of the setting value to be used and setting of the setting value to be used based on the operation of the predetermined operation means (update button 68b, reset button 68c). is a configuration that does
The game machine according to feature R11 or R12, wherein the predetermined operating means is configured to be operable by opening the separate opening/closing body.

According to the feature R13, the set value to be used cannot be set unless the opening/closing body different from the separate opening/closing body that is opened in order to enable the operation of the predetermined operation means is opened. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R14. The opening and closing body defines the front side of the game machine in the game area where the game ball flows down,
The game machine according to any one of features R11 to R13, wherein the game area is opened in front of the game machine by opening the opening/closing body.

According to the characteristic R14, in order to set the set value to be used, it is necessary to open the game area in front of the gaming machine by opening the opening/closing body. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting values to be used, and to make the illegality conspicuous.

Feature R15. The situation generation means generates the plurality of events based on the occurrence of a predetermined game event (operation of the shooting operation device 28, entry of the ball into the through gate 35) that occurs when a game is played. The gaming machine according to any one of features R10 to R14, wherein it is specified that one of the events has occurred.

According to the feature R15, in order to set the setting value to be used, not only is the predetermined operation performed by the setting key on the setting key insertion portion, but also the predetermined operation generated when the game is played is performed. game event must be generated. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R16. The situation generating means is based on the game ball being detected by the ball entering detection means (gate detection sensor 49a) for detecting that the game ball has entered a predetermined ball entering portion provided in the game area. , The gaming machine according to any one of the features R10 to R15, wherein it is specified that one of the plurality of events has occurred.

According to the characteristic R16, in order to set the setting value to be used, not only a predetermined operation is performed with the setting key for the setting key inserting portion, but also a game ball is inserted into a predetermined ball entering portion. I need to ball. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally force the user to set the setting value to be used.

Feature R17. setting value notification means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63) that causes the notification means to notify the setting value to be used set by the setting means;
The setting value notifying means is based on the occurrence of a plurality of events including both of the predetermined operation by the setting key on the setting key insertion portion and the occurrence of the other event, and the setting means The gaming machine according to any one of the features R10 to R16, wherein the notifying means notifies the set value to be used set by the controller.

According to the feature R17, it is possible to make it difficult to check the set value by fraud. In addition, the manager of the game hall performs a predetermined operation with the setting key on the setting key insertion part and generates another event when setting the setting value to be used and when confirming the setting value. Therefore, the work is standardized and each work can be easily grasped.

For the configuration of features R1 to R17, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic group R, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Also, in a pachinko machine, there is known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper tray storage section are discharged to the lower tray storage section.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to deal with fraudulent actions against the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic group S>
Feature S1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Circumstance generation means (in the 22nd embodiment, the processing of steps S5003 to S5006 and steps S5401 to S5408 in the main CPU 63) for creating a configurable state in which the setting value to be used can be changed. In another form, the function of executing the processing of steps S5503 to S5507 in the main CPU 63. In the twenty-third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5703 to S5705 and S5715 in the main CPU 63. In the twenty-fourth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5801 to S5804 in the main side CPU 63, in the twenty-fifth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5901 to S5904 in the main side CPU 63);
Setting value grasping means for grasping whether or not the setting value before the settable state is the same as the setting value set by the setting means (step S5017 in the main CPU 63 in the 22nd embodiment) and a function of executing the processing of steps S5111 to S5112, in another form a function of executing the processing of steps S5611 to S5612 in the main CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature S1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, it is determined whether or not the set value before entering the settable state and the set value set in the settable state are the same. This makes it possible to execute processing corresponding to whether or not the set values are the same across the settable state. Therefore, when the setting value to be used is set, it is possible to create a favorable situation for the setting result, and it is possible to suitably perform the work of setting the setting value.

Feature S2. When the set value grasping means grasps that the set value before the settable state is the same as the set value set by the setting means, simultaneous processing corresponding thereto is performed. Simultaneous means (a function of executing the process of step S5113 in the main side CPU 63 in the twenty-second embodiment, a function of executing the process of step S5613 in the main side CPU 63 in another form) to be executed The gaming machine according to feature S1, characterized by:

According to the feature S2, when the set values are the same across the settable state, simultaneous processing is executed, so that it is possible to create a favorable situation for the set values being the same. Become.

Feature S3. The gaming machine according to feature S2, wherein the simultaneous means executes, as the simultaneous processing, processing for notifying that the set value has not been changed.

According to the feature S3, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall that the setting values are the same across the settable state.

Feature S4. When the set value grasping means grasps that the set value before the settable state is different from the set value set by the setting means, non-simultaneous processing corresponding thereto is executed. non-simultaneous means (in the twenty-second embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S5114 in the main CPU 63; in another form, a function of executing the processing of step S5614 in the main CPU 63) The game machine according to any one of features S1 to S3, characterized by:

According to the feature S4, when the set values are not the same across the settable state, the non-simultaneous processing is executed, so that it is possible to create a favorable situation in response to the change of the set values. becomes.

Feature S5. The gaming machine according to feature S4, wherein the non-simultaneous time means executes, as the non-simultaneous time processing, a process for notifying that the set value has been changed. .

According to the feature S5, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall that the set value has been changed across the settable state.

Feature S6. The situation generation means detects the setting value based on the necessity of erasing the information in the storage means for storing the setting value after the supply of operating power to the control means having the setting means is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features S1 to S5, characterized in that it is designed to make possible situations.

According to the feature S6, when it becomes necessary to erase the information in the storage means for storing the setting value, the setting becomes possible, so the game is not continued even though the information of the setting value is erased. It is possible to prevent In this case, with the configuration of feature S1, it is determined whether or not the set value before the settable state is the same as the set value set in the settable state. This makes it possible to execute processing corresponding to whether or not the set values are the same across the settable state.

Feature S7. The setting value is not changed based on the setting value grasping means grasping that the setting value before the settable state and the setting value set by the setting means are the same. (In the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S5113 in the main CPU 63, in another form, the function of executing the processing of step S5613 in the main CPU 63) is provided. The gaming machine according to feature S6, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature S7, even if a setting enabled state occurs as a result of the erasing of the information in the storage means, the setting value is changed if the setting value remains the same across the setting enabled state. A notification corresponding to the failure is made. As a result, it is possible to inform the player that the set value has not been changed even if the setting becomes possible in the middle of the game, so that the player can feel safe even if the setting becomes possible in the middle of the game. It is possible to continue the game with care.

Feature S8. The situation generating means is
A first situation generation means (in the twenty-second embodiment, steps S5003 to A function of executing the processing of step S5006, in another form, a function of executing the processing of steps S5503 to S5507 in the main CPU 63, and in the twenty-third embodiment, executing the processing of steps S5703 to S5705 and S5715 in the main CPU 63 function) and
A second situation in which the settable situation is brought about based on the need to erase information in the storage means for storing the set value after the supply of operating power to the control means is started. Generation means (in the 22nd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5401 to S5408 in the main CPU 63; in the 24th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5801 to S5804 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5901 to S5904 in the main CPU 63);
with
The set value grasping means, regardless of whether the settable situation is caused by the first situation generating means or the settable situation is caused by the second situation generating means, The gaming machine according to any one of features S1 to S7, characterized in that it is determined whether or not the set value in and the set value set by the setting means are the same.

According to the feature S8, when it becomes necessary to erase the information in the storage means for storing the setting value, the setting becomes possible, so the game is not continued even though the information of the setting value is erased. It is possible to prevent In this case, the same processing as in the case where the settable state is reached based on the start of supply of operating power to the control means is used to erase the settable state as the information in the storage means is erased. occurs, it is possible to execute processing corresponding to whether or not the set values are the same across the settable state.

In addition, for the configuration of features S1 to S8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the group of features S, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machine as exemplified above, when the set value that determines the advantage of the gaming machine is set, it is necessary to create a favorable situation for it. There is room for

<Characteristic T group>
Feature T1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (a register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process executing means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (a function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to twenty-fifth embodiments);
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
First monitoring execution means for monitoring whether or not the first predetermined storage area is normal (in the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5401 to S5404 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-fourth embodiment, The function of executing the processing of steps S5801 to S5804 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S5901 to S5904 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-fifth embodiment, and the step S7701 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-second embodiment. ~ a function to execute the processing of step S7703);
Second monitoring execution means for monitoring whether or not the second predetermined storage area is normal (in the twenty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S5405 to S5408 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-fourth embodiment, A function of executing the processes of steps S5809, S5810, S5812 and S5813 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the processes of steps S6101, S6102, S6105 and S6106 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-fifth embodiment, In the thirty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7706 to S7708 in the main CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature T1, a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area are provided, the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is It is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the predetermined storage means between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Therefore, when one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information used in the other process from being erased. Further, by monitoring whether the first predetermined storage area is normal and monitoring whether the second predetermined storage area is normal, the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing are performed. It is possible to specify whether or not the situation is such that each of the processes can be performed normally.

Feature T2. The game according to feature T1, wherein the monitoring by the first monitoring execution means and the monitoring by the second monitoring execution means are executed in either one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. machine.

According to feature T2, monitoring whether the first predetermined storage area is normal and monitoring whether the second predetermined storage area is normal are one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Executed in aggregate. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration compared to a configuration in which the monitoring of each storage area is performed separately for the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing.

Feature T3. The gaming machine according to feature T1 or T2, wherein the monitoring by the first monitoring execution means and the monitoring by the second monitoring execution means are executed in the first predetermined process.

According to feature T3, it is possible to collectively execute the monitoring of whether the first predetermined storage area is normal and the monitoring of whether the second predetermined storage area is normal in the first predetermined process. becomes.

Feature T4. Predetermined erasing means for erasing information in the first predetermined storage area (main side in the 22nd embodiment) based on the fact that the first monitoring execution means specifies that the first predetermined storage area is abnormal The function of executing the processing of step S5410 in the CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S5806, S5811 and S5814 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-fourth embodiment, and the step S5906 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-fifth embodiment. A gaming machine according to any one of features T1 to T3, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of S6103 and step S6107.

According to feature T4, when the first predetermined storage area is abnormal, the information in the first predetermined storage area is erased, so that the first predetermined process is executed while the first predetermined storage area is in an abnormal state. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Feature T5. The predetermined erasing means erases the information in the first predetermined storage area when the first monitoring execution means specifies that the first predetermined storage area is abnormal, and erases the information in the second predetermined storage area. The game machine according to feature T4, characterized by erasing the information of the area.

According to feature T5, when the first predetermined storage area is abnormal, not only the first predetermined storage area but also the second predetermined storage area are erased. Thereby, when there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the second predetermined storage area, it is possible to erase the information in the second predetermined storage area regardless of the monitoring result by the second monitoring execution means.

Feature T6. The predetermined erasing means erases the information in the second predetermined storage area based on the fact that the second monitoring execution means specifies that the second predetermined storage area is abnormal. The gaming machine described in T4 or T5.

According to feature T6, when the first predetermined storage area is abnormal, the information in the first predetermined storage area is erased, so that the first predetermined process is executed while the first predetermined storage area is in an abnormal state. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Feature T7. The predetermined erasing means erases the information in the second predetermined storage area when the second monitoring execution means identifies that the second predetermined storage area is abnormal, and erases the information in the first predetermined storage area. The game machine according to feature T6, characterized by erasing the information of the area.

According to feature T7, when the second predetermined storage area is abnormal, not only the second predetermined storage area but also the first predetermined storage area is erased. Thereby, when there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the first predetermined storage area, it is possible to erase the information in the first predetermined storage area regardless of the monitoring result by the first monitoring execution means.

Feature T8. According to any one of characteristics T4 to T7, the processing for erasing information by the predetermined erasing means is executed in either one of the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing. game machine.

According to feature T8, the process of erasing information in each predetermined storage area based on the identification of an abnormality is collectively executed in one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration compared to a configuration in which the erasing of information in each storage area is performed separately in the first predetermined processing and the second predetermined processing.

Feature T9. The game machine according to any one of characteristics T4 to T7, wherein the process for erasing information by the predetermined erasing means is executed in the first predetermined process.

According to the feature T9, it is possible to collectively execute the processing of deleting the information in each predetermined storage area in the first predetermined processing based on the identification of the abnormality.

Feature T10. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features T1 to T9, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing game history.

According to the feature T10, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature T11. The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to a predetermined event that occurs as a game is played is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature T11, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature T12. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature T11, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of

According to the characteristic T12, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event is performed. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature T13. The gaming machine according to feature T12, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the feature T13, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features T1 to T13, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group U>
Features U1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (a register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process execution means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (a function of executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
A flag register provided in the internal storage means when a situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to a situation where the second predetermined process is executed or when a situation where the second predetermined process is executed is changed. state to a specific state (function for executing the processing of steps S6202 to S6204 and step S6211 in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-sixth embodiment, step in the main CPU 63 in the twenty-seventh embodiment a function to execute the processing of steps S6302 to S6307 and step S6312);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature U1, when the situation changes from the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, the flag register of the internal storage means is changed. State is set to a specific state. This makes it possible to start the second predetermined process in a situation where the state of the flag register is in a predetermined specific state. Therefore, various controls can be preferably performed.

Feature U2. The gaming machine according to feature U1, wherein the specific state is a state when supply of operating power to the control means is started.

According to feature U2, since the flag register is set to the state when the supply of operating power to the control means is started as the specific state, the processing configuration for setting the specific state can be simplified. It becomes possible.

Feature U3. The gaming machine according to feature U1 or U2, wherein the specific state is a state in which the flag register is cleared to "0".

According to feature U3, the flag register is set to a state cleared to "0" as the specific state, so the processing configuration for setting the specific state can be simplified.

Feature U4. Means for setting the state of the flag register to the specific state when or after the second predetermined process (in the twenty-sixth embodiment, the processing of steps S6213 to S6218 in the main CPU 63 is executed function, in the twenty-seventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S6314 to S6322 in the main side CPU 63).

According to feature U4, the second predetermined process is executed not only when the situation changes from the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation is changed to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed. The state of the flag register is set to a particular state when it terminates or when it terminates. This makes it possible to resume the first predetermined process in a situation where the state of the flag register is in a predetermined specific state. Also, it is possible to set the state of the flag register to the specific state before and after the second predetermined process. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the state of the flag register due to one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from affecting the other process.

Feature U5. Predetermined storage means (main side RAM 65) for temporarily storing information when executing processing in the control means,
The state setting means
Means for making the state of a predetermined storage area in the predetermined storage means to be the specific state (in the twenty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S6202 to S6204 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-seventh embodiment, A function of executing the processing of steps S6302 to S6307 in the main side CPU 63);
Means for storing the information stored in the predetermined storage area in the flag register so that the state of the flag register becomes the specific state (in the twenty-sixth embodiment, the processing of step S6211 in the main CPU 63 is the function to be executed (in the twenty-seventh embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S6312 in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to any one of features U1 to U4, characterized by comprising:

According to feature U5, even if the configuration is such that the state of the flag register cannot be directly set to a specific state as an instruction of the control means, the flag can be set by writing information to the predetermined storage means and reading the information. It is possible to set the state of a register to a specific state.

Feature U6. The predetermined storage means is
a stack area (specific control stack area 222) in which the control means can write information by a push command and in which the control means can read information by a pop command;
a work area (work area 221 for specific control) in which the control means can write and read information by a load command;
with
The gaming machine according to feature U5, wherein the predetermined storage area is provided in the stack area.

According to feature U6, even in a configuration in which information stored in the work area cannot be directly written to the flag register, the state of the flag register is specified by using the writing of information to the stack area and the reading of the information. state can be set.

Feature U7. a predetermined register provided in the internal storage means when a situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed changes to a situation in which the second predetermined process is to be executed or a situation in which the second predetermined process is to be executed; is set to a predetermined state (in the twenty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S6205 to S6210 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-seventh embodiment, the function to execute processing),
The state setting means according to any one of characteristics U1 to U6, wherein after the state of the predetermined register is set to the predetermined state, the state of the flag register is set to the specific state. game machine.

The state of the flag register can change each time various processes are executed in the control means. In this case, according to feature U7, the state of the flag register is set to the specific state after the state of the predetermined register is set to the predetermined state. It becomes possible to make

Feature U8. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means is means for setting the state of the flag register to a specific state (in the twenty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S6202 to S6204 and step S6211 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-seventh embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S6302 to S6307 and step S6312 in the main side CPU 63).

According to feature U8, it is possible to set the state of the flag register to a specific state as required.

For the configuration of features U1 to U8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group V>
Feature V1. A control means (main side CPU 63) that executes various processes and temporarily stores information in internal storage means (a register of the main side CPU 63) when executing the process,
The control means are
a first predetermined process execution means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (a function of executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
A flag register provided in the internal storage means when a situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to a situation where the second predetermined process is executed or when a situation where the second predetermined process is executed is changed. information to a predetermined storage means (main-side RAM 65) (in the fifteenth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S3802 in the main-side CPU 63; in the sixteenth embodiment, the In the 20th embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S4802 in the main CPU 63; in the 28th embodiment, the function of executing the process of steps S6402 to S6405 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S6502 to S6509 in the main CPU 63);
When or after the second predetermined process is finished, the return executing means (step S3804 in the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth embodiment) restores the information of the flag register saved in the predetermined storage means to the flag register. in the 16th embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S4404 in the main CPU 63; in the 20th embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S4810 in the main CPU 63; the 28th embodiment Then, the function of executing the processing of steps S6407 to S6415 in the main side CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S6511 to S6518 in the main side CPU 63 in the twenty-ninth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature V1, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the information in the flag register is stored in a predetermined manner. escaped by means. Thus, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the flag register from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is terminated, the information saved in the predetermined storage means is restored to the flag register. As a result, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process based on the state of the flag register before execution of the second predetermined process. From the above, it becomes possible to suitably perform various controls.

Feature V2. The predetermined storage means is
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The game machine according to feature V1, wherein the saving execution means saves the information of the flag register to the first predetermined storage area.

According to feature V2, since the predetermined storage means is provided with the first predetermined storage area and the second predetermined storage area, the storage destination of the information in the predetermined storage means is determined by the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. It is possible to make a clear difference. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process from being erased when the other process is executed. In this case, when the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation changes to the situation in which the second predetermined process is executed, the information in the flag register is stored in the first predetermined storage area. is evacuated to As a result, it is possible to save the information in the flag register immediately before the second predetermined process is started, and to save the information without using the second predetermined storage area.

Feature V3. The first predetermined storage area can store and read information when the first predetermined process is executed, and can read information when the second predetermined process is executed. inability to remember information,
The second predetermined storage area can store and read information when the second predetermined process is executed, and can read information when the first predetermined process is executed. The gaming machine according to feature V2, wherein information cannot be stored.

According to feature V3, the first predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area can be treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. becomes.

Feature V4. The predetermined storage means is
a stack area (specific control stack area 222) in which information can be written by a push instruction and information can be read by a pop instruction;
a work area (work area 221 for specific control) in which information can be written and read by a load instruction;
with
The game machine according to any one of features V1 to V3, wherein the save execution means saves the information of the flag register to one of the stack area and the work area.

According to feature V4, when the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed changes to the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, or when the situation becomes the situation where the second predetermined process is executed, the stack area in the second predetermined storage area and the work area, the information of the flag register is saved. As a result, it is possible to consolidate the save destinations of information, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for saving and the processing configuration for restoring.

Feature V5. The gaming machine according to feature V4, wherein the save execution means saves the information of the flag register to the work area.

According to feature V5, since the information of the flag register is saved to the work area, the information can be saved without cumulatively changing the stack pointer.

Feature V6. The save execution means is
Means for storing the information of the flag register in a predetermined register provided in the internal storage means (the function of executing the processing of steps S6402 and S6403 in the main side CPU 63 in the twenty-eighth embodiment, the main side in the twenty-ninth embodiment) A function of executing the processing of steps S6502 to S6505 in the side CPU 63);
Means for storing the information of the flag register stored in the predetermined register in the predetermined storage means (in the twenty-eighth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S6404 in the main CPU 63; in the twenty-ninth embodiment, the main CPU 63 a function to execute the processing of step S6506 in
The gaming machine according to any one of features V1 to V5, characterized by comprising:

According to feature V6, even in a configuration in which the information in the flag register cannot be directly saved in the predetermined storage means as an instruction of the control means, the information is written to the predetermined register and the information stored in the predetermined register is stored in the predetermined register. The information in the flag register can be saved in the predetermined storage means by using the writing to the storage means.

For the configuration of features V1 to V6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group W>
Feature W1. Equipped with control means (main side CPU 63) for executing various processes,
The control means are
a first predetermined process execution means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
abnormal event monitoring means (program monitoring unit 252) for monitoring whether an abnormal event has occurred;
It is possible to create a situation in which information erasure processing is executed for at least the first predetermined storage area based on the fact that the abnormal event has been identified by the abnormal event monitoring means. erasing status generation means (reset signal output unit 251) to
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature W1, a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area are provided, and the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is It is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the predetermined storage means between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Therefore, when one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information used in the other process from being erased. Further, based on the identification of the occurrence of the abnormal event, the information erasing process is performed on at least the first predetermined storage area. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed while the information in the first predetermined storage area is held as it is despite the occurrence of an abnormal event.

Feature W2. The control means is
Means for executing processing for storing power failure response information when the supply of operating power to the control means is stopped (in the thirtieth embodiment, a function for executing the processing of steps S6709 and S6710 in the main CPU 63 , in the 32nd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7609 to S7611 in the main side CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power to the control means is started in a situation where the power failure countermeasure information is not stored and the process at the time of supply start is executed, the erasing process of the information is performed on at least the first predetermined storage area. In the thirtieth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S6607 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7704, S7705, S7808 and S7810 in the main CPU 63);
with
The erasing condition generation means causes the control means to start the supply in a situation where the power failure countermeasure information is not stored based on the occurrence of the abnormal event being identified by the abnormal event monitoring means. The gaming machine according to feature W1, characterized in that time processing is executed.

According to the feature W2, when the supply of operating power to the control means is started in a situation where the power failure handling information is not stored and the process at the time of supply start is executed, the information erasing process is performed at least at the first predetermined level. By executing the information in the storage area, the information in the first predetermined storage area is retained as it is when the supply of operating power to the control means is started in a situation where the power failure process is not properly performed. It is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed in this state. In this case, based on the identification of the occurrence of the abnormal event, the control means executes the process at the time of supply start in a situation where the power failure countermeasure information is not stored. As a result, by using the configuration for executing the information erasing process when the process at the start of supply is executed by the control means in a situation where the power failure response information is not stored, An erasure process can be performed.

Feature W3. The control means executes various processes when a reset signal is received, and receives the reset signal from a state in which the reset signal is not received while operating power is being supplied. The process at the start of supply is started based on the fact that the
The erasing condition generation means causes the control means to stop receiving the reset signal based on the identification of the occurrence of the abnormal event by the abnormal event monitoring means. The gaming machine according to feature W2, characterized in that the reset signal is received by the game machine.

According to the feature W3, it is possible to obtain the above-described excellent effects by switching the reception state of the reset signal.

Feature W4. The control means is configured to temporarily store information in the internal storage means (register and program counter of the main CPU 63) when executing the process, and the information stored in the internal storage means is stored in the first predetermined storage means. It is a configuration that can be temporarily saved in an area,
The abnormal event monitoring means monitors whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the internal storage means as the abnormal event,
Any one of features W1 to W3, wherein the erasure condition generation means generates a condition in which the information erasure processing is executed for at least both the first predetermined storage area and the internal storage means. The gaming machine described in .

According to feature W4, the information stored in the internal storage means can be temporarily saved in the first predetermined storage area. There is a possibility that an abnormality has also occurred in the information stored in the 1 predetermined storage area. In this case, when an abnormality occurs in the information stored in the internal storage means, the information erasing process is executed not only for the internal storage means but also for the first predetermined storage area. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed in that state even though there is an abnormality in the information stored in the first predetermined storage area.

Feature W5. The erasing condition generating means prevents the information erasing process from being executed in the second predetermined storage area even if the abnormal event monitoring means identifies that the abnormal event has occurred. The gaming machine according to any one of features W1 to W4, characterized by:

According to feature W5, it is possible to store and hold information in the second predetermined storage area even if an abnormal event occurs.

Feature W6. The erasing condition generating means performs the information erasing process in the first predetermined storage area and the second predetermined storage area based on the occurrence of the abnormal event being identified by the abnormal event monitoring means. The gaming machine according to any one of features W1 to W4, characterized in that it creates a situation that is executed for both.

According to the feature W6, the information erasing process is executed for both the first predetermined storage area and the second predetermined storage area based on the identification that the abnormal event has occurred. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed while the information in the first predetermined storage area is held as it is despite the occurrence of the abnormal event, and the occurrence of the abnormal event. It is possible to prevent the second predetermined process from being executed in a state in which the information in the second predetermined storage area is held as it is in spite of the fact that the second predetermined process has been performed.

Feature W7. The information erasing process for the first predetermined storage area is executed in the first predetermined process, and the information erasing process for the second predetermined storage area is executed in the second predetermined process. The gaming machine according to feature W6.

According to feature W7, regarding the information erasing process as well, the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. It is possible to make it possible to

Feature W8. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features W1 to W7, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing game history.

According to the feature W8, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature W9. The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to a predetermined event that occurs as a game is played is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature W9, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature W10. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature W9, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of

According to the feature W10, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event is performed. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature W11. The gaming machine according to feature W10, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the characteristic W11, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features W1 to W11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group X>
Feature X1. Equipped with control means (main side CPU 63) for executing various processes,
The control means are
a first predetermined process execution means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (a function of executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The second predetermined process execution means is an erasure execution means ( In the twenty-fifth embodiment, the main side CPU 63 has a function of executing the processing of steps S6103 and S6107. In the thirtieth embodiment, the main side CPU 63 has a function of executing the processing of step S7204. In the thirty-first embodiment, the main side CPU 63 , and in the thirty-second embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S7808 and S7810 in the main side CPU 63).

According to feature X1, a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area are provided, the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is It is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the predetermined storage means between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Therefore, when one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information used in the other process from being erased.

Further, when an erasure trigger occurs, the information is erased from the second predetermined storage area. It is possible to prevent the second predetermined process from being executed while the information of is held as it is. Further, since the erasing process of the information is executed in the second predetermined process, it is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from intervening in updating the information in the second predetermined storage area.

Feature X2. The erasure executing means executes the erasing process of the information in the second predetermined storage area while preventing non-erasure target information (management monitoring flag, return address information, information of various registers) from being erased. The game machine according to the characterizing feature X1.

According to the characteristic X2, the information erasing process for the second predetermined storage area is performed while the non-erasable information in the second predetermined storage area is not erased. This makes it possible to execute information erasing processing for the second predetermined storage area while preventing even necessary information from being erased.

Feature X3. The second predetermined process executing means performs the above-described Storage execution means (in the thirtieth embodiment, The function of executing the processing of steps S7102 to S7107 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S7502 to S7507 in the main CPU 63 in the 31st embodiment, and the step S7802 in the main CPU 63 in the 32nd embodiment. ~ a function to execute the processing of step S7807),
The game according to feature X2, wherein the erasure executing means executes the information erasing process for the second predetermined storage area while preventing the restoration correspondence information from being erased as the non-erasable information. machine.

According to the feature X3, when returning from the situation in which the second predetermined process is being executed to the situation in which the first predetermined process is being executed, even the recovery support information necessary for the situation is not erased. It becomes possible to execute information erasing processing for the storage area.

Feature X4. The storage executing means is characterized in that, as the return correspondence information, information of a return address of the program when the second predetermined processing is terminated and the program is returned to the first predetermined processing is stored in the second predetermined storage area. The game machine according to feature X3.

According to feature X4, the information erasing process is executed for the second predetermined storage area while preventing the information of the return address of the program from being erased when returning to the first predetermined process. Even if the information erasing process is executed for the memory, it is possible to return to the predetermined program in the first predetermined process when the second predetermined process ends.

Feature X5. The control means is configured to temporarily store information in the internal storage means (register of the main CPU 63) when executing the process,
The gaming machine according to feature X3 or X4, wherein the storage execution means stores information stored in the internal storage means in the second predetermined storage area as the return correspondence information.

According to feature X5, the information is erased from the second predetermined storage area while the information in the internal storage means used in the first predetermined process is not erased. On the other hand, even if the information erasing process is executed, it is possible to restore the information used in the first predetermined process to the internal storage means when the second predetermined process is finished.

Feature X6. The erasure execution means causes the information erasure process to be executed in the second predetermined storage area as the erasure opportunity based on the occurrence of an abnormality in the second predetermined storage area. The gaming machine according to any one of features X1 to X5, characterized by:

According to the feature X6, since the information erasing process is executed for the second predetermined storage area based on the occurrence of the abnormality in the second predetermined storage area, It is possible to prevent the second predetermined process from being executed while the user is in the state.

Feature X7. The second predetermined process execution means is a means for monitoring whether the second predetermined storage area is normal as the second predetermined process (in the thirtieth embodiment, steps S7201 to S7203 in the main CPU 63 are A gaming machine according to feature X6, characterized by comprising a function of executing processing.

According to feature X7, not only the erasing of information in the second predetermined storage area but also the monitoring of whether or not the second predetermined storage area is normal can be performed by the second predetermined processing without intervening the first predetermined processing. Therefore, it is possible to perform the monitoring of whether the second predetermined storage area is normal and the execution of the information erasing process for the second predetermined storage area as a series of processes in the second predetermined process. .

Feature X8. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features X1 to X7, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing game history.

According to the feature X8, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature X9. The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to a predetermined event that occurs as a game is played is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature X9, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature X10. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. A gaming machine according to feature X9, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of

According to the characteristic X10, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature X11. The gaming machine according to feature X10, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the feature X11, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features X1 to X11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group Y>
Feature Y1. Equipped with control means (main side CPU 63) for executing various processes,
The control means are
a first predetermined process execution means for executing the first predetermined process among the various processes (function for executing processes other than the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a second predetermined process executing means for executing the second predetermined process among the various processes (a function of executing the management execution process by the main CPU 63 in the fifteenth to thirty-fourth embodiments);
a first predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control, stack area 222 for specific control) in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area (work area 223 for non-specific control, stack area 224 for non-specific control) in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
First calculation means for calculating first reference numerical information corresponding to a plurality of pieces of information stored in the first predetermined storage area (in the thirtieth embodiment, the processing of steps S6604 and S6710 in the main CPU 63 is executed function, a function of executing the processing of step S7304 in the main CPU 63 in the 31st embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S7610 and S7701 in the main CPU 63 in the 32nd embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature Y1, a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area are provided, the first predetermined storage area is treated as a dedicated storage area for the first predetermined process, and the second predetermined storage area is It is treated as a dedicated storage area for the second predetermined process. This makes it possible to clearly differentiate the storage destination of information in the predetermined storage means between the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process. Therefore, when one of the first predetermined process and the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information used in the other process from being erased. In this case, the first reference numerical value information corresponding to the plurality of information stored in the first predetermined storage area is calculated. By using the first reference numerical value information, it becomes possible to specify whether or not information abnormality has occurred only in the first predetermined storage area.

Feature Y2. Information erasing means for executing information erasing processing for the first predetermined storage area based on the occurrence of an abnormality in the first reference numerical information calculated by the first calculating means. (In the thirtieth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S6607 in the main CPU 63; in the thirty-first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7401 and S7402 in the main CPU 63; A gaming machine according to feature Y1, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of steps S7704 and S7705 in the CPU 63 .

According to feature Y2, when the occurrence of an abnormality in the first reference numerical information is identified, the information is erased from the first predetermined storage area. First, it is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed while the information in the first predetermined storage area is held as it is.

Feature Y3. The first calculation means is
First power failure calculation means for calculating the first reference numerical information when the supply of operating power to the control means is stopped (in the thirtieth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S6710 in the main CPU 63, In the thirty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S7610 in the main CPU 63);
First power-on calculation means for calculating the first reference numerical value information when supply of operating power to the control means is started (in the thirtieth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S6604 in the main side CPU 63 , the function of executing the processing of step S7304 in the main CPU 63 in the 31st embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S7701 in the main CPU 63 in the 32nd embodiment);
with
The information erasing means is based on the fact that the first reference numerical value information calculated by the first power failure time calculating means and the first reference numerical value information calculated by the first power supply time calculating means do not match. , the gaming machine according to feature Y2, wherein the erasing process of the information is executed for at least the first predetermined storage area.

According to the feature Y3, it is possible to specify whether or not the information in the first predetermined storage area is stored and held across the situation in which the supply of operating power is stopped, by calculating the first reference numerical value information. becomes. If the information in the first predetermined storage area is not stored and retained across the situation in which the supply of operating power is stopped, the information is erased from the first predetermined storage area. It is possible to prevent the first predetermined process from being executed in a state in which the information in the first predetermined storage area is held as it is despite the occurrence of

Feature Y4. The information erasing means does not execute the information erasing process for the second predetermined storage area even if an abnormality is identified with respect to the first reference numerical information calculated by the first calculating means. The gaming machine according to feature Y2 or Y3.

According to the feature Y4, when an abnormality is identified with respect to the first reference numerical value information, the information is erased from the first predetermined storage area, while the information is erased from the second predetermined storage area. No action is taken. As a result, it is possible to prevent even the information in the second predetermined storage area from being erased in a situation where an information abnormality has occurred in the first predetermined storage area.

Feature Y5. The gaming machine according to any one of features Y1 to Y4, wherein the first reference numerical information is information that does not change according to the information stored in the second predetermined storage area.

According to feature Y5, in a configuration in which a first predetermined storage area and a second predetermined storage area exist, it is possible to individually identify an information abnormality related to the first predetermined storage area using the first reference numerical information. It becomes possible.

Feature Y6. A second calculation means (a function of executing the processing of steps S7611 and S7706 in the main CPU 63) for calculating second reference numerical information corresponding to a plurality of pieces of information stored in the second predetermined storage area is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features Y1 to Y5, characterized by:

According to feature Y6, second reference numerical information corresponding to a plurality of pieces of information stored in the second predetermined storage area is calculated. By using the second reference numerical value information, it becomes possible to specify whether or not an information abnormality has occurred only in the second predetermined storage area.

Feature Y7. Means ( The gaming machine according to feature Y6, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of steps S7808 and S7810 in the main side CPU 63 .

According to feature Y7, when the occurrence of an anomaly with respect to the second reference numerical information is identified, the information is erased from the second predetermined storage area. First, it is possible to prevent the second predetermined process from being executed while the information in the second predetermined storage area is held as it is.

Feature Y8. The first predetermined process includes a process for controlling the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to any one of features Y1 to Y7, wherein the second predetermined process includes a process for managing game history.

According to feature Y8, the process for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined process, and the process for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined process, thereby controlling the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the information used in the process for managing the game history from being rewritten when executing the process for managing the game history.

Feature Y9. The second predetermined storage area is a history storage area (normal counter area 231, open/close execution mode counter area 232) in which game history information corresponding to a predetermined event that occurs as a game is played is stored. , and a high frequency support mode counter area 233).

According to feature Y9, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage area. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Further, since the history information is stored in the game machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized modification of the history information. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the history storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

Feature Y10. The second predetermined process executing means is an information deriving means (step S4208 in the main CPU 63) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage area. The gaming machine according to feature Y9, characterized by comprising a function of executing the process of

According to the feature Y10, by using the history information stored in the history storage area to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period, the management of the game history such as the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event. It becomes possible to grasp the result.

Feature Y11. The gaming machine according to feature Y10, wherein the second predetermined storage area includes a mode information storage area (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means.

According to the characteristic Y11, when the mode information corresponding to the game result in the predetermined period is derived using the history information, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage area. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history at any timing. Further, the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed as the first predetermined processing, and the processing for managing the game history is executed as the second predetermined processing, whereby the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It is possible to prevent the information stored in the mode information storage area from being rewritten at the time of execution.

For the configuration of features Y1 to Y11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature T group, the feature U group, the feature V group, the feature W group, the feature X group, and the feature Y group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to perform various controls appropriately, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature Z group>
Feature Z1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Situation generation means (function for executing the processes of steps S7905, S7916, and S7917 in the main CPU 63) for creating a settable situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed;
In a situation in which supply of operating power to the control means (main CPU 63) having the setting means is started and processing at the time of supply start is being executed, Setting notification means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63) that allows notification to be performed;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature Z1, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, in order to confirm the set value set as the object to be used, it is necessary to once stop the supply of the operating power to the control means and then restart the supply of the operating power to the control means. . As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value. In addition, since the set value is notified while the supply start process is being executed, there is no need to notify the set value when the game is interrupted. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately notify the setting value.

Feature Z2. The gaming machine according to feature Z1, wherein the condition generating means causes the settable condition to occur in a condition in which the supply start processing is being executed.

According to feature Z2, a settable situation in which the set value to be used can be set and a situation in which the set value to be used is notified in a situation in which the set value to be used is not settable can be determined at the start of supply. It is possible to summarize the situation in which the process is being executed.

Feature Z3. A first specifying means for specifying the occurrence of the first trigger event (a function of executing the processing of steps S7912 and S7916 in the main CPU 63),
The setting notifying means detects the setting possible based on the fact that the process at the start of supply is being executed and the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means. The game machine according to feature Z1 or Z2, wherein the set value to be used is notified in a situation other than the situation.

According to feature Z3, in order to notify the set value to be used, it is necessary to generate the first trigger event as well as to start supplying operating power to the control means. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value.

Feature Z4. The gaming machine according to feature Z3, wherein the first trigger event is that a predetermined operation is performed with a setting key on the setting key insertion portion (setting key insertion portion 68a).

According to feature Z4, it is necessary to perform a predetermined operation with the setting key on the setting key insertion portion in order to notify the setting of the use object. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value.

Feature Z5. The setting notification means satisfies a notification condition based on the fact that the process at the time of supply start is being executed and the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means. in such a case, the set value to be used is notified in a situation in which the setting is not possible,
The condition generating means satisfies a setting condition based on the fact that the process at the time of supply start is being executed and the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means. when the setting is possible,
The gaming machine according to feature Z3 or Z4, wherein the notification condition and the setting condition are different.

According to feature Z5, in both the case of generating the settable state and the case of notifying the set value to be used, not only is the supply of operating power to the control means started, but also the first trigger event is generated. need to occur. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform both the act of fraudulently causing the setting value to be used and the act of fraudulently trying to confirm the setting value to be used. On the other hand, since the setting condition for generating the settable state and the notification condition for notifying the set value to be used are different, the settable state and the set value to be used are notified. It is possible to cause either one of

Feature Z6. A second specifying means for specifying the occurrence of the second trigger event (a function of executing the processing of step S7905 in the main CPU 63),
The setting condition is a situation in which the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means in a situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed, and the second Established based on the fact that the occurrence of the triggering event is specified,
The notification condition is a situation in which the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means in a situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed, and the second The gaming machine according to feature Z5, which is established based on the fact that the occurrence of the triggering event is not specified.

According to feature Z6, in order to generate the settable state, it is necessary to start supplying operating power to the control means and generate not only the first trigger event but also the second trigger event. Thus, in both cases of setting the set value to be used and notifying the set value to be used, not only is the supply of operating power to the control means started, but also In a configuration where it is necessary to generate the first trigger event, it is possible to make the operation for generating the settable state more complicated. Therefore, it is possible to more intensively prevent an act of illegally setting a setting value to be used.

Feature Z7. The gaming machine according to feature Z6, wherein the second trigger event is that a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c) is operated.

According to feature Z7, in order to generate the settable state, it is necessary not only to start supplying operating power to the control means and to generate the first trigger event, but also to operate the predetermined operation means. As a result, it is possible to prevent an excessively complicated operation for properly generating a settable state while making it difficult to illegally set a setting value to be used. becomes possible.

Feature Z8. Information erasing means ( A gaming machine according to feature Z6 or Z7, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of step S7915 in the main side CPU 63.

According to feature Z8, the second trigger event necessary for executing the information erasing process is used to determine the conditions for generating a settable state and the set values to be used in situations where the settable state is not possible. It is possible to make the conditions for the notification to be different.

Feature Z9. The gaming machine according to feature Z8, wherein the information erasing means executes the information erasing process even when the setting possible state occurs.

According to feature Z9, it is possible to execute the information erasing process when the setting becomes possible.

Feature Z10. A situation in which the occurrence of the second trigger event is specified by the second specifying means in a situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed, and the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means The gaming machine according to feature Z8 or Z9, wherein when the setting is not set, the information erasing process is executed by the information erasing means even though the setting is not possible.

According to feature Z10, depending on whether or not the first trigger event is generated when the supply of operating power to the control means is started, the information erasing process is executed and the settable state is established; It is possible to select the case where the erasing process is executed but the setting is not possible.

For the configuration of features Z1 to Z10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group a>
Features a1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Situation generation means (function for executing the processes of steps S7905, S7916, and S7917 in the main CPU 63) for creating a settable situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed;
Information erasing means for executing information erasing processing (function for executing the processing of step S7915 in the main CPU 63);
setting notification means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main side CPU 63) for notifying the setting value to be used in a situation in which the setting is not possible;
a first identifying means for identifying the occurrence of the first trigger event (a function of executing the processing of steps S7912 and S7916 in the main CPU 63);
a second identifying means for identifying the occurrence of the second trigger event (a function of executing the processing of step S7905 in the main CPU 63);
with
The situation generation means identifies the occurrence of the first trigger event by the first identification means in a situation where the supply of operating power to the control means having the setting means is started and the process at the time of supply start is being executed. the settable situation based on the situation where the second trigger event is specified by the second specifying means, and
The information erasing means performs the information erasing process based on the fact that the occurrence of the second trigger event is specified by the second specifying means in a situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed. and run
A situation in which the occurrence of the second trigger event is specified by the second specifying means in a situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed, and the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means if it is not set, the information erasure process is executed by the information erasing means even though the setting is not possible,
The setting notifying means is in a situation in which the occurrence of the first trigger event is specified by the first specifying means in a situation where the process at the time of supply start is being executed, and the second A gaming machine characterized in that notification of the setting value to be used in a situation in which the setting is not possible is performed based on the fact that the occurrence of the trigger event is not specified.

According to the feature a1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, since the information erasing process can be executed, it is possible to prevent the game from being played even though the information abnormality has occurred. In addition, since the setting value set to be used can be notified, it is possible to check the setting value.

In this case, in order to confirm the set value that is set to be used, it is necessary to start supplying operating power to the control means and to generate the first trigger event. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value.

In addition, in order to generate the settable state, it is necessary to start supplying operating power to the control means and generate not only the first trigger event but also the second trigger event. Thus, in both cases of setting the set value to be used and notifying the set value to be used, not only is the supply of operating power to the control means started, but also In a configuration where it is necessary to generate the first trigger event, it is possible to make the operation for generating the settable state more complicated. Therefore, it is possible to more intensively prevent an act of illegally setting a setting value to be used.

In addition, by using the second trigger event necessary for executing the information erasing process, the condition for generating the settable state and the set value to be used in the non-settable state are notified. It is possible to make the conditions to be different.

Depending on whether or not the first trigger event is generated when the supply of operating power to the control means is started, the information erasing process may be executed and the setting possible state may be established. It is possible to select whether or not it is possible to set what is executed.

Feature a2. The gaming machine according to feature a1, wherein the first trigger event is that a predetermined operation is performed with a setting key on a setting key insertion portion (setting key insertion portion 68a).

According to feature a2, it is necessary to perform a predetermined operation with the setting key on the setting key insertion portion in order to notify the setting of the use object. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an act of illegally checking the set value.

Feature a3. The gaming machine according to feature a1 or a2, wherein the second trigger event is operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c).

According to feature a3, in order to generate the settable state, it is necessary not only to start supplying operating power to the control means and to generate the first trigger event but also to operate the predetermined operation means. As a result, it is possible to prevent an excessively complicated operation for properly generating a settable state while making it difficult to illegally set a setting value to be used. becomes possible.

For the configuration of features a1 to a3, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the group of features Z and the group of features a, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, there is a demand for a configuration capable of suitably confirming the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect. .

<Characteristic group b>
Feature b1. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Situation generation means (function for executing the processes of steps S7905, S7916, and S7917 in the main CPU 63) for creating a settable situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed;
setting monitoring means for executing a setting monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal (function for executing the process of step S8220 in the main CPU 63);
with
A game machine characterized in that the setting monitoring process is not included in the process at the start of supply, which is executed when the supply of operating power to the control means having the setting means is started.

According to the feature b1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, since the setting monitoring process is executed to monitor whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal, if the setting value to be used is abnormal, it is possible to deal with it. In addition, since the setting monitoring process is not included in the process at the start of supply, it is possible to achieve the above-described excellent effects while preventing the processing load from increasing in the process at the start of supply.

Feature b2. The gaming machine according to feature b1, wherein the condition generating means generates the settable condition in a condition where the supply start processing is being executed.

According to the feature b2, the settable state occurs when the supply start process is being executed, so it is possible to set the set value to be used before the game is started. . In this case, since the set values to be used are set in the process at the start of supply, the processing load in the process at the start of supply increases accordingly. On the other hand, since the configuration of the feature b1 is provided and the setting monitoring process is not included in the process at the start of supply, the processing load of the process at the start of supply is not further increased. It becomes possible to monitor whether or not the set value is abnormal.

Feature b3. The gaming machine according to feature b1 or b2, wherein the setting monitoring means executes the setting monitoring process after the supply start process is completed.

According to the feature b3, since the setting monitoring process is executed after the process at the start of supply is completed, the setting value of the object to be used is abnormal while preventing the processing load from increasing at the time of the process at the start of supply. It is possible to monitor whether or not

Feature b4. The gaming machine according to feature b3, wherein the setting monitoring means executes the setting monitoring process each time a monitoring opportunity occurs after the supply start process is completed.

According to the characteristic b4, since the setting monitoring process is executed every time a monitoring trigger occurs after the process at the start of supply is completed, it becomes easy to identify that the set value to be used is abnormal.

Feature b5. Equipped with means for executing periodically activated interrupt processing (function for executing first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63),
The gaming machine according to any one of features b1 to b4, wherein the interrupt processing includes the setting monitoring processing.

According to the feature b5, since the setting monitoring process is executed every time it is started periodically, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of monitoring whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal.

Feature b6. The setting monitoring means is means for regulating the progress of the game (steps S8207 and A gaming machine according to any one of features b1 to b5, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of step S8302.

According to the feature b6, when it is specified that the setting value for use is abnormal, the progress of the game is regulated. It is possible to prevent

Feature b7. The setting monitoring means notifies the player to recognize that the setting possible state should be generated based on the fact that the setting value of the object to be used is specified to be abnormal in the setting monitoring process. The gaming machine according to any one of features b1 to b6, characterized by comprising means for executing the processing (function for executing the processing of step S8303 in the main side CPU 63).

According to the feature b7, when it is specified that the set value of the object to be used is abnormal, the notification is executed so that the player can recognize that the setting possible state should be generated. When the value becomes abnormal, it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to eliminate it.

For the configuration of features b1 to b7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic b group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic group c>
Characteristics c1. Predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204);
a predetermined display control means for controlling the display of the predetermined display means (a function of executing a second timer interrupt process in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined display control means (35th check control means) causes the predetermined display means to perform a check display that enables confirmation of whether or not the predetermined display means is normal based on the occurrence of the check opportunity. In the embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S9102 in the main CPU 63, and in the thirty-eighth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S9602 in the main CPU 63).

According to the characteristic c1, the display for checking is performed by the predetermined display means based on the occurrence of the check opportunity. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal.

Feature c2. The predetermined display means has a plurality of light emitting units (display segments 321 to 324),
The gaming machine according to feature c1, wherein the check display is a display that enables confirmation that each of the plurality of light emitting units can be in a light emitting state.

According to the feature c2, each of the plurality of light-emitting portions of the predetermined display means is in a light-emitting state as a display for checking. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not each of the plurality of light-emitting portions of the predetermined display means is in a light-emitting state.

Feature c3. The gaming machine according to feature c1 or c2, wherein the check opportunity occurs when supply of operating power is started.

According to feature c3, since the check display is performed when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to quickly confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal.

Feature c4. The gaming machine according to any one of features c1 to c3, wherein the check opportunity occurs each time supply of operating power is started.

According to the feature c4, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal every time the supply of operating power is started.

Feature c5. The gaming machine according to any one of features c1 to c4, wherein the check opportunity is generated without requiring an operation for generating the check opportunity when supply of operating power is started.

According to the characteristic c5, when the supply of the operating power is started, the check display is performed without requiring any special operation. It becomes possible to

Feature c6. The check control means causes the predetermined display means to perform the display for checking when the supply of the operating power is started and the check trigger is generated, and when the supply of the operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features c1 to c5, wherein the display for checking is not displayed on the predetermined display means when the check opportunity has not occurred.

According to the characteristic c6, since the check display is performed when the supply of the operating power is started and the check opportunity is generated, the predetermined display is performed before the game is started on the gaming machine. It becomes possible to confirm whether the means is normal. On the other hand, even if the supply of operating power is started, the check display is not performed if the check opportunity has not occurred. It is possible to prevent

Feature c7. Means (function for executing the processing of step S8606 in the main side CPU 63) for storing information in the use correspondence storage means (management start flag) based on the gaming machine being used in a predetermined manner,
The check control means generates the check opportunity when the supply of operating power is started and the information stored in the use correspondence storage means does not correspond to the use correspondence information. and when the supply of operating power is started and the information stored in the use correspondence storage means corresponds to the use correspondence information. The game machine according to feature c6, characterized in that the predetermined display means does not display the display for checking assuming that the check opportunity has not occurred.

According to feature c7, when the supply of operating power is started until the game machine is used in a predetermined mode, the predetermined display means performs a check display, indicating that the game machine has been used in a predetermined mode. Even if the supply of operating power is started based on this, the display for checking is not performed by the predetermined display means. As a result, for example, at the shipping stage of the game machine, when the supply of the operating power is started, the display for checking is performed on the predetermined display means, thereby determining whether the predetermined display means is normal or not. After the game machine is installed in the game hall, even if the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the check display from being performed by the predetermined display means.

Feature c8. The check control means is
Display termination means for terminating the check display on the predetermined display means based on the occurrence of the termination opportunity (function of executing the processing of step S9002 in the main CPU 63 and function of making a negative determination in step S9101);
Cancellation means for terminating the check display on the predetermined display means based on the occurrence of the cancellation opportunity even in a situation where the termination opportunity has not occurred (the function of executing the processing of step S9203 in the main CPU 63 and A function of making a negative determination in step S9101, a function of executing the processing of step S9308 in the main CPU 63, and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101;
The gaming machine according to any one of features c1 to c7, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature c8, the check display is terminated based on the occurrence of the cancellation trigger even if the check display end trigger has not occurred, so the situation where the check display is performed on the predetermined display means. However, it is possible to end the check display in the middle and perform another display.

Feature c9. The gaming machine according to feature c8, wherein the cancel opportunity is generated based on the operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c).

According to the feature c9, since the cancellation trigger is generated based on the operation of the predetermined operation means, it is possible to end the check display at an arbitrary timing.

Characteristic c10. The predetermined display control means is a separate display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63) that performs a separate display different from the check display when a separate display execution situation occurs. prepared,
The gaming machine according to feature c8 or c9, wherein the cancellation opportunity is generated based on the state of execution of the separate display.

According to the feature c10, when a cancellation trigger occurs based on the status of execution of another display, the display for checking ends, so it is possible to give priority to the separate display over the display for checking.

Feature c11. Characteristic features c1 to characterized by comprising means for waiting the progress of processing in a situation where the check display is being executed by the predetermined display means (function for executing the processing of step S9406 in the main CPU 63) The gaming machine according to any one of c10.

According to the characteristic c11, since the display for checking is performed by the predetermined display means while the progress of the process is on standby, it is possible to perform the display for checking while suppressing an increase in the processing load.

Characteristic c12. The check control means causes the predetermined display means to start the check display before the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of c1 to c11.

According to the characteristic c12, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal before a game is played in the game machine when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature c13. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Means for executing processing at the start of supply of operating power based on the start of supply of operating power (in the 35th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S8801 to S8819 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9401 to S9420 in the main CPU 63);
with
A configuration in which predetermined setting-related processing (setting confirmation processing, setting value update processing) related to the setting value can be executed while the processing for starting supply of operating power is being executed,
The gaming machine according to feature c12, wherein the check control means starts the check display on the predetermined display means in a situation where the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the feature c13, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, a predetermined setting-related process regarding a set value can be executed while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed. This makes it possible to execute the setting-related process before the game is started. In this case, the check display is started on the predetermined display means while the process for starting the supply of operating power is being executed. This makes it possible to integrate not only the predetermined setting-related processing but also the processing for starting the check display on the predetermined display means with respect to the processing when the supply of operating power is started.

Characteristic c14. The check control means is means for starting the check display on the predetermined display means before the timing at which the predetermined setting-related processing can be executed (steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-fifth embodiment). (in the thirty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9404 and S9405 in the main CPU 63).

According to the feature c14, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal before the predetermined setting-related processing is executed.

Characteristic c15. The predetermined display control means is means for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed (function for executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to feature c13 or c14, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature c15, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means, so that the manager of the game hall can confirm the current setting value by checking the predetermined display means. It is possible to comprehend. In this case, the configuration of the feature c13 is provided, and not only the predetermined setting-related processing but also the processing for starting the check display on the predetermined display means are integrated in the processing when the supply of the operating power is started. , the work of checking the predetermined display means to determine whether the predetermined display means is normal and the work of checking the predetermined display means to determine the current set value are performed at the start of supply of operating power. It is possible to perform collectively in the situation where is being executed.

Further, when the configuration of the feature c14 is provided, the predetermined display means is normal because the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means before the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means. After confirming whether or not it is, it is possible to confirm the current set value using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value.

Characteristic c16. The check control means is
means for starting the display for checking on the predetermined display means before the timing at which the predetermined setting-related processing can be executed (function for executing the processing of steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63);
Means for terminating the check display based on the occurrence of a cancellation opportunity in the predetermined setting-related processing in the situation where the check display is performed (function and step for executing the processing of step S9203 in the main CPU 63 A function of making a negative determination in S9101, a function of executing the processing of step S9308 in the main CPU 63, and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101;
The gaming machine according to feature c15, characterized by comprising:

According to the characteristic c16, since the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means before the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means, after confirming whether or not the predetermined display means is normal , it is possible to check the current setting value by using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value. In addition, when the check display is being performed, the check display is terminated when a predetermined setting-related process is executed and a cancellation trigger occurs. Thus, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the current setting value can be displayed by the predetermined display means by terminating the check display without waiting for the end of the check display. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to quickly check the current set value.

Feature c17. The gaming machine according to feature c16, wherein the cancel opportunity is generated based on operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c).

According to the feature c17, since the cancellation trigger is generated based on the operation of the predetermined operation means, it is possible to end the check display at an arbitrary timing.

Characteristic c18. As the predetermined setting-related processing, means for executing processing for making it possible to change the setting value to be used (in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the step in the main CPU 63 A function of making affirmative determinations in S8806, steps S8817 and S8818, and a function of making affirmative determinations in steps S9407, S9418 and S9419 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-sixth embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of features c13 to c17.

According to the feature c18, in addition to the processing for setting the set value to be used, the processing for starting the check display on the predetermined display means is aggregated with respect to the processing for starting the supply of the operating power. becomes possible.

Feature c19. The setting means updates the set value to be used based on the operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c) in the settable state,
The check control means is
means for starting the check display on the predetermined display means before the settable state is reached (function for executing the processing of steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63);
Means for terminating the check display based on the fact that the predetermined operation means is operated in the setting possible state in the situation where the check display is performed (executing the processing of step S9203 in the main CPU 63 function and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101, a function of executing the processing of step S9308 in the main CPU 63 and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101);
with
The predetermined display control means is means for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means after the check display ends in the settable state (executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to feature c18, characterized in that it has a function to play.

According to the feature c19, since the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means before the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means, after confirming whether or not the predetermined display means is normal , it is possible to check the current setting value by using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value. In addition, when the setting becomes possible in the state where the check display is being performed and the predetermined operation means is operated, the check display is ended and the current set value is displayed. As a result, when the setting becomes possible, it is possible to end the display for check and display the current set value on the predetermined display means without waiting for the end of the display for check. . Therefore, it is possible to quickly check the current set value.

Furthermore, in the configuration in which the setting value to be used is updated based on the operation of the predetermined operation means in the settable state, the check display is displayed based on the operation of the predetermined operation means in the settable state. Since the current set value is displayed after the end, no dedicated operation is required to end the check display and display the current set value. Therefore, it is possible to improve the workability of the work for updating the setting values to be used.

Feature c20. As the predetermined setting-related processing, means for executing processing for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63) is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features c13 to c19, characterized by:

According to the feature c20, in addition to the process for confirming the current set value, the process for starting the check display on the predetermined display means can be integrated into the process for starting the supply of the operating power. It becomes possible.

Feature c21. The predetermined display control means includes means for displaying information corresponding to the management result of the game history on the predetermined display means (function for executing the processes of steps S8708, S8709 and S9107 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to any one of features c1 to c20, characterized by:

According to the feature c21, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall of the management result of the game history. In this case, whether or not the information corresponding to the management result of the game history is correctly displayed on the predetermined display means by performing the check display on the predetermined display means with the configuration of the feature c1. can be confirmed.

For the configuration of features c1 to c21, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group d>
Feature d1. Predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204);
a predetermined display control means for controlling the display of the predetermined display means (a function of executing a second timer interrupt process in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined display control means checks whether or not the predetermined display means is normal before the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed when the supply of the operating power is started. Check control means for causing the predetermined display means to perform the display (a function of executing the processing of step S9102 in the main CPU 63 in the 35th embodiment, and executing the processing of step S9602 in the main CPU 63 in the 38th embodiment A game machine characterized by having a function to play.

According to the feature d1, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal by performing the check display on the predetermined display means. In addition, when the supply of the operating power is started, the check display is started before the processing for controlling the progress of the game is executed. It becomes possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal before the game is played.

Feature d2. setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage;
Means for executing processing at the start of supply of operating power based on the start of supply of operating power (in the 35th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S8801 to S8819 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9401 to S9420 in the main CPU 63);
with
A configuration in which predetermined setting-related processing (setting confirmation processing, setting value update processing) related to the setting value can be executed while the processing for starting supply of operating power is being executed,
The gaming machine according to feature d1, wherein the check control means starts the display for check on the predetermined display means in a situation where the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the feature d2, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, a predetermined setting-related process regarding a set value can be executed while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed. This makes it possible to execute the setting-related process before the game is started. In this case, the check display is started on the predetermined display means while the process for starting the supply of operating power is being executed. This makes it possible to integrate not only the predetermined setting-related processing but also the processing for starting the check display on the predetermined display means with respect to the processing when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature d3. The check control means is means for starting the check display on the predetermined display means before the timing at which the predetermined setting-related processing can be executed (steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-fifth embodiment). (in the thirty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9404 and S9405 in the main CPU 63).

According to feature d3, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal before the predetermined setting-related processing is executed.

Feature d4. The predetermined display control means is means for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed (function for executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to feature d2 or d3, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature d4, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the current set value is displayed on the predetermined display means. It is possible to comprehend. In this case, since the configuration of feature d2 is provided, not only the predetermined setting-related processing but also the processing for starting the check display on the predetermined display means is integrated in the processing when the supply of operating power is started. , the work of checking the predetermined display means to determine whether the predetermined display means is normal and the work of checking the predetermined display means to determine the current set value are performed at the start of supply of operating power. It is possible to perform collectively in the situation where is being executed.

Further, when the configuration of feature d3 is provided, the predetermined display means is normal because the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means before the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means. After confirming whether or not it is, it is possible to confirm the current set value using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value.

Feature d5. The check control means is
means for starting the display for checking on the predetermined display means before the timing at which the predetermined setting-related processing can be executed (function for executing the processing of steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63);
Means for terminating the check display based on the occurrence of a cancellation opportunity in the predetermined setting-related processing in the situation where the check display is performed (function and step for executing the processing of step S9203 in the main CPU 63 A function of making a negative determination in S9101, a function of executing the processing of step S9308 in the main CPU 63, and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101;
The gaming machine according to feature d4, characterized by comprising:

According to feature d5, since the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means before the current set value is displayed on the predetermined display means, after confirming whether or not the predetermined display means is normal, , it is possible to check the current setting value by using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value. In addition, when the check display is being performed, the check display is terminated when a predetermined setting-related process is executed and a cancellation trigger occurs. Thus, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the current setting value can be displayed by the predetermined display means by terminating the check display without waiting for the end of the check display. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to quickly check the current set value.

Feature d6. The gaming machine according to feature d5, wherein the cancel opportunity is generated based on the operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c).

According to the characteristic d6, since the cancellation trigger occurs based on the operation of the predetermined operation means, it is possible to end the check display at an arbitrary timing.

Feature d7. As the predetermined setting-related processing, means for executing processing for making it possible to change the setting value to be used (in the thirty-fifth embodiment, the step in the main CPU 63 A function of making affirmative determinations in S8806, steps S8817 and S8818, and a function of making affirmative determinations in steps S9407, S9418 and S9419 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-sixth embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of features d2 to d6.

According to the feature d7, in addition to the processing for setting the set value to be used, the processing for starting the display for checking on the predetermined display means is aggregated with respect to the processing for starting the supply of the operating power. becomes possible.

Feature d8. The setting means updates the set value to be used based on the operation of a predetermined operation means (reset button 68c) in the settable state,
The check control means is
means for starting the check display on the predetermined display means before the settable state is reached (function for executing the processing of steps S8804 and S8805 in the main CPU 63);
Means for terminating the check display based on the fact that the predetermined operation means is operated in the setting possible state in the situation where the check display is performed (executing the processing of step S9203 in the main CPU 63 function and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101, a function of executing the processing of step S9308 in the main CPU 63 and a function of making a negative determination in step S9101);
with
The predetermined display control means is means for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means after the check display ends in the settable state (executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to feature d7, characterized in that it has a function to play.

According to the feature d8, since the display for checking is started on the predetermined display means before the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means, after confirming whether or not the predetermined display means is normal, , it is possible to check the current setting value by using the predetermined display means. This makes it possible to accurately confirm the set value. In addition, when the setting becomes possible in the state where the check display is being performed and the predetermined operation means is operated, the check display is ended and the current set value is displayed. As a result, when the setting becomes possible, it is possible to end the display for check and display the current set value on the predetermined display means without waiting for the end of the display for check. . Therefore, it is possible to quickly check the current set value.

Furthermore, in the configuration in which the setting value to be used is updated based on the operation of the predetermined operation means in the settable state, the check display is displayed based on the operation of the predetermined operation means in the settable state. Since the current set value is displayed after the end, no dedicated operation is required to end the check display and display the current set value. Therefore, it is possible to improve the workability of the work for updating the setting values to be used.

Feature d9. As the predetermined setting-related processing, means for executing processing for displaying the current set value on the predetermined display means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63) is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features d2 to d8, characterized by:

According to the feature d9, in addition to the process for confirming the current set value, the process for starting the display for checking on the predetermined display means can be aggregated with respect to the process for starting the supply of the operating power. It becomes possible.

Feature d10. The predetermined display control means includes means for displaying information corresponding to the management result of the game history on the predetermined display means (function for executing the processes of steps S8708, S8709 and S9107 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to any one of features d1 to d9, characterized by:

According to the feature d10, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall of the management result of the game history. In this case, whether or not the information corresponding to the management result of the game history is correctly displayed on the predetermined display means by performing the check display on the predetermined display means with the configuration of the feature d1. can be confirmed.

For the configuration of features d1 to d10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the group of characteristics c and the group of characteristics d, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, there is a demand for a configuration in which it is possible to confirm whether or not the display on the predetermined display means is being performed correctly, and there is still room for improvement in this respect. be.

<Characteristic group e>
Features e1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the history information of the corresponding game is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231). function) and
information derivation means (function for executing the process of step S8601 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
Mode information storage means (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means;
with
The gaming machine, wherein the mode information storage means is capable of storing a plurality of the mode information derived at different timings by the information derivation means.

According to feature e1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Also, mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived using the history information stored in the history storage means, and the derived mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. As a result, information for managing the number of occurrences or the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be stored in the game machine, and the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be appropriately managed by using this managed information. It becomes possible to go to Also, the mode information storage means can store a plurality of mode information derived at different timings. As a result, it is possible to grasp the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event in a plurality of periods, so that it is possible to accurately grasp the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event.

Feature e2. The mode information storage means is
a recent storage area (current state area 311) for storing the most recent mode information derived by the information deriving means;
past storage areas (first to third history areas 312 to 314) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means before the mode information stored in the latest storage area;
The gaming machine according to feature e1, characterized by comprising:

According to the characteristic e2, since both the most recent mode information and the past mode information derived before it are stored, not only the most recent occurrence frequency of the predetermined event but also the past one can be grasped. becomes possible.

Feature e3. period elapse specifying means for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the period start trigger to the occurrence of the period end trigger (function of executing the processing of steps S8605 and S8613 in the main CPU 63);
A most recent storage executing means (a step in the main CPU 63) for storing the mode information derived by the information deriving means in the most recent storage area in a situation where the elapse of the predetermined period has not been specified by the period lapse specifying means function to execute the processing of S8602);
The predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has elapsed a past memory execution means (a function of executing the processes of steps S8607 and S8614 in the main CPU 63) for storing in the past storage area mode information corresponding to the period corresponding to the result of the game in the period;
The gaming machine according to feature e2, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature e3, the mode information derived when the predetermined period has not passed is stored in the latest storage area, and the mode information derived when the predetermined period has passed is stored in the past storage area. be done. As a result, it becomes possible to grasp the most recent frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event, and to grasp the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event in the past in units of a predetermined period. In addition, since mode information is stored in the past storage area in units of a predetermined period, it is possible to reduce the number of mode information stored in the past storage area.

Feature e4. Means for erasing the history information stored in the history storage means (processes in steps S8608 and S8615 in the main CPU 63) based on the fact that the predetermined period has passed has been specified by the period elapse specifying means. The gaming machine according to feature e3, characterized by comprising a function of executing

According to feature e4, since the history information in the history information storage means is deleted when the predetermined period has passed, it is possible to reduce the required storage capacity of the history information storage means. In addition, even if the history information is erased after the predetermined period of time has passed, the mode information derived using the history information in the predetermined period is stored in the past storage area. It becomes possible to grasp the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event in the period of .

Feature e5. The gaming machine according to any one of features e2 to e4, wherein the past storage area can store a plurality of pieces of the mode information with different derived timings.

According to feature e5, since a plurality of pieces of mode information are stored in the past storage area, it is possible to compare the occurrence frequencies of predetermined events corresponding to a plurality of periods.

Feature e6. Elapsed period identifying means for identifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of the predetermined period end trigger (function of executing the processing of steps S8605 and S8613 in the main CPU 63 )When,
The predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has passed a past memory execution means (function of executing the processing of steps S8607 and S8614 in the main CPU 63) for storing the mode information corresponding to the period corresponding to the result of the game in the period in the mode information storage means;
with
The game according to any one of features e1 to e5, wherein the mode information storage means can store a plurality of mode information corresponding to the different predetermined periods. machine.

According to feature e6, a plurality of pieces of past mode information derived in units of a predetermined period are stored. It becomes possible to compare the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event that occurs.

Feature e7. Means for erasing the history information stored in the history storage means (processes in steps S8608 and S8615 in the main CPU 63) based on the fact that the predetermined period has passed has been specified by the period elapse specifying means. The gaming machine according to feature e6, characterized by comprising a function of executing

According to feature e7, since the history information in the history information storage means is deleted when the predetermined period has passed, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required in the history information storage means. In addition, even if the history information is erased after the predetermined period of time has passed, the mode information derived using the history information in the predetermined period is stored in the past storage area. It becomes possible to grasp the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event in the period of .

Feature e8. Means (main side) for controlling notification means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) so that notifications corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the mode information storage means are sequentially executed A gaming machine according to any one of features e1 to e7, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of steps S8702 to S8709 in the CPU 63.

According to the characteristic e8, the notification corresponding to the mode information is performed by the notification means. This makes it possible to grasp the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. In addition, since notification corresponding to each of a plurality of pieces of mode information is sequentially executed, it is possible to individually grasp the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event in a plurality of periods while reducing the number of notification means.

Feature e9. The mode information storage means includes a first storage area (first history area 312) capable of storing the mode information and a second storage area (second history area 313) capable of storing the mode information. ), and
This game machine is a means for shifting the mode information stored in the first storage area to the second storage area by an instruction including at least an LDIR instruction when an information shift opportunity occurs (step S8607 in the main CPU 63). and a function of executing the process of step S8614).

According to the feature e9, it is possible to shift the mode information between storage areas with a simple processing configuration.

For the configuration of features e1 to e9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic group e, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

<Feature f group>
Features f1. Means for executing the processing at the start of supply of operating power based on the start of supply of operating power (in the 35th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S8801 to S8819 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9401 to S9420 in the main CPU 63);
A power failure monitoring means (a function of executing the processing of step S8901 in the main CPU 63) that enables a power failure monitoring process to be performed to monitor the occurrence of a power failure in a situation where the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed )When,
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature f1, the power failure monitoring process is executed even when the process for starting the supply of the operating power is being executed. When it occurs, it becomes possible to deal with it appropriately.

Feature f2. Equipped with means for executing periodically activated interrupt processing (function for executing first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63),
The interrupt processing includes the power failure monitoring processing,
The gaming machine according to feature f1, wherein the interrupt process can be started by interrupting in a situation where the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed.

According to feature f2, the interrupt process is periodically interrupted and activated even when the operation power supply start process is being executed, so the operation power supply start process is being executed. It is possible to periodically monitor the occurrence of a power failure even under such circumstances.

Feature f3. The interrupt process can be interrupted and activated even in a situation where the post-end process (steps S8822 to S8825 in the main CPU 63) is being executed after the process at the start of supply of the operating power is completed. The gaming machine according to feature f2.

According to the feature f3, by using an interrupt process that can be started by interrupting in a situation in which the post-end process is being executed, the occurrence of a power failure is periodically monitored in a situation in which the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. can be done systematically.

Feature f4. The interrupt process includes a progress corresponding process (steps S8907 to S8920 in the main CPU 63) executed to control the progress of the game,
When the interrupt process is activated by an interruption while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, the power failure monitoring process is executed, but the progress handling process is not executed.
Characteristic feature f3, characterized in that both the power failure monitoring process and the progress handling process can be executed when the interrupt process is interrupted and activated while the post-end process is being executed. game machine.

According to the feature f4, by using an interrupt process that can be started by interrupting in a situation where the post-end process is being executed, the occurrence of a power failure is periodically monitored while the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. In such a configuration, even if an interrupt process is interrupted and started in a situation where the process at the time of starting supply of operating power is being executed, the progress corresponding process for controlling the progress of the game is not executed. It becomes possible to

Feature f5. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
Any one of the features f1 to f4, characterized in that a settable state in which the set value to be used can be changed can occur in a state in which the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature f5, since the power failure monitoring process is executed even when the setting values to be used are being set, a power failure occurs while the setting values to be used are being set. Even if it does, it is possible to deal with it appropriately.

Feature f6. If the supply of operating power is stopped after the occurrence of a power failure has been identified in the power failure monitoring process, and if the supply of operating power is restarted, it is set to be used before the supply of operating power is stopped. The gaming machine according to feature f5, wherein a game can be played with the set value.

According to the feature f6, even if a power failure occurs while the set values to be used are being set, the power failure monitoring process identifies the occurrence of the power failure, so that the supply of the operating power is restarted. In this case, it is possible to play the game in a situation where the set value selected at the time of the power failure is used. As a result, even if a power failure occurs while the set values to be used are being set, it is not necessary to set the set values again when the supply of operating power is resumed.

For the configuration of features f1 to f6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic f group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those illustrated above, it is necessary to appropriately deal with the occurrence of a power failure, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic group g>
Features g1. A setting correspondence storage area for storing setting correspondence information (low-probability mode success/failure table, high-probability mode success/failure table) corresponding to the player's advantage (first to sixth setting information storage in the thirty-ninth embodiment) Areas 325a to 325f, and first to third setting information storage areas 326a to 326c in the fortieth embodiment). In the 40th embodiment, the setting correspondence storage area 326),
setting means for setting the setting value to be used (function for executing setting value update processing in the main CPU 63);
Profit-related means for executing profit-related processing (step S504) relating to the profit of the player by using the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the setting value set by the setting means. (The function of executing the special figure fluctuation start process in the main side CPU 63),
with
A gaming machine, wherein the number of types of the setting values that can be set by the setting means is smaller than the first predetermined number.

According to the feature g1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, in a configuration in which a first predetermined number of setting correspondence storage areas for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to setting values are provided, the number of types of setting values to be used is greater than the first predetermined number. It is a small number. As a result, it becomes possible to share the configuration of the setting correspondence storage means with the game machine having the first predetermined number of types of setting values to be used, and to change the number of types of setting values in the game machine. Design work can be performed simply. From the above, it becomes possible to make the configuration regarding the set value suitable.

Feature g2. correspondence information storage means (set value counter in work area 221 for specific control) capable of storing correspondence information corresponding to each of the first predetermined number of setting correspondence storage areas;
The setting means sets the setting value to be used by changing the correspondence information stored in the correspondence information storage means based on a change operation,
The setting correspondence information of the setting value that can be set by the setting means is stored in at least one of the setting correspondence storage areas, and is a part of the first predetermined number and is a plurality of the setting correspondences. The setting correspondence information is stored in all of the first predetermined number of the setting correspondence storage areas by using a configuration in which the same setting correspondence information is stored in the storage areas. The game machine described in g1.

According to feature g2, the setting value to be used is changed by changing the correspondence information stored and held in the correspondence information storage means based on the change operation, and the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the changed correspondence information is stored. is used in the profit-related processing, the profit-related processing is executed in a mode corresponding to the set value to be used. In this case, the setting correspondence information of the setting values that can be set by the setting means is stored in at least one setting correspondence storage area, and is a part of the first predetermined number and is a plurality of setting correspondence storage areas. Since the same setting correspondence information is stored in the areas, the setting correspondence information is stored in all of the first predetermined number of setting correspondence storage areas. As a result, the number of types of setting values to be used can be increased while using the first predetermined number of setting correspondence storage areas as they are and using the correspondence information storage means to determine setting values to be used as they are. can be set to a number less than the first predetermined number.

Feature g3. The profit-related means are
means for reading out the setting correspondence information from the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the correspondence information stored in the correspondence information storage means (function for executing a right/wrong table reading process in the main CPU 63);
means for executing the profit-related process using the read setting correspondence information (function for executing the process of step S504 in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to feature g2, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature g3, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, setting correspondence corresponding to the correspondence information stored in the correspondence information storage means is performed. Since profit-related processing may be executed using the setting correspondence information read from the storage area, it is possible to use the configuration for reading the setting correspondence information when executing the profit-related processing as it is.

Feature g4. Predetermined display control for causing a predetermined display means (fourth notification display device 204) to display a display corresponding to the current set value in a situation where the correspondence information stored and held in the correspondence information storage means can be changed. Means (function for executing the processing of steps S9801 to S9804 in the main CPU 63),
The predetermined display control means is
Means for reading display information of setting values corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the correspondence information of the correspondence information storage means (the processing of steps S9801 to S9803 in the main CPU 63 function) and
means for causing the predetermined display means to display corresponding to the display information of the read set value (function for executing the process of step S9804 in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to feature g2 or g3, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature g4, when changing the set value to be used, it is possible to perform the change operation of the set value while confirming the display corresponding to the current set value displayed on the predetermined display means. Become. In this case, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the correspondence information in the correspondence information storage means In this configuration, the display information of the corresponding set value is read and the display corresponding to the read display information of the set value is displayed on the predetermined display means. As a result, it is possible to use the configuration for reading the display information of the setting value as it is when executing the display corresponding to the setting value.

Feature g5. the number of types of the setting values that can be set by the setting means is a divisor of the first predetermined number and is different from the first predetermined number;
The gaming machine according to feature g4, wherein the number of the setting correspondence storage areas storing the setting correspondence information corresponding to each setting value is the same among the setting values.

According to feature g5, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, the frequency at which the display corresponding to the setting values is performed by the predetermined display means is reduced. It is possible to make each set value the same.

Feature g6. The setting correspondence information corresponding to the same set value is stored in the setting correspondence storage area corresponding to the correspondence information in a continuous order in the change order of the correspondence information stored in the correspondence information storage means. The gaming machine according to feature g4 or g5, characterized in that there is no

According to the feature g6, it is possible to change the set value to be displayed on the predetermined display means each time the change operation is performed. As a result, even if the number of types of setting values to be used is less than the first predetermined number, it is possible to improve the operability of the change operation.

For the configuration of features g1 to g6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic group g, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to optimize the configuration regarding the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic h group>
Features h1. Display means (special figure display unit 37a, special figure reservation display unit 37b, general figure display unit 38a, general figure reservation display unit 38b, first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, first to fifth display circuits 261 ~ 265) and
Display control means (main side CPU 63) for transmitting display data (display data signal, display clock signal) corresponding to display contents to be displayed on the display means;
display execution means (display IC 266) for setting display on the display means so that display content corresponding to the display data is displayed when the display data is transmitted by the display control means;
In a game machine equipped with
A plurality of the display means are provided,
The display control means comprises sequential transmission means (a function of executing second timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63) for sequentially transmitting the display data corresponding to each of the plurality of display means to the display execution means,
When the display data is transmitted by the display control means, the display execution means causes display content corresponding to the display data to be displayed on the display means to which the display data is set among the plurality of display means. The display setting is performed so that
The interval of transmission of the display data from the sequential transmission means to the display execution means is such that the display execution means is sent to each display means before the display corresponding to the display data cannot be maintained on each display means. A game machine characterized in that it is a transmission interval at which the display setting is performed by.

According to the feature h1, the display execution means performs display settings for the display means according to the display data transmitted from the display control means, whereby the display means is controlled to display the display content corresponding to the display data. be. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on the display control means. In this case, in a configuration in which a plurality of display means are provided, the display executing means is not provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of display means. Execution means is also used. This makes it possible to increase the number of display units while suppressing an increase in the number of display execution units. Further, the interval of transmission of the display data from the display control means to the display execution means is set by the display execution means for each display means before the display corresponding to the display data cannot be maintained on each display means. is set to the transmission interval at which the As a result, even in a configuration in which one display executing means is shared by a plurality of display means, it is possible to appropriately perform display corresponding to display data on each display means. As described above, it is possible to make the configuration for controlling the display of the display means suitable.

Feature h2. When transmitting the display data to the display execution means, the sequential transmission means transmits identifiable information (type data signal, type clock signal) that enables the type of the display means to be set for the display data to be specified. The gaming machine according to feature h1, wherein the information is transmitted to the display executing means.

According to the feature h2, when display data is transmitted from the display control means, the display execution means may set the display data to the display means corresponding to the identifiable information transmitted from the display control means. This makes it possible to simplify the configuration of the display execution means even if one display execution means is used for a plurality of display means.

Feature h3. The sequential transmission means is configured to repeat the update cycle when one of the update cycles is that the display data is set once for each of the plurality of the display units in a predetermined order. The gaming machine according to feature h1 or h2, which transmits display data.

According to the feature h3, the display control means can change the display means to which the display data is to be transmitted according to the predetermined order, so that the processing configuration of the display control means can be simplified.

Feature h4. The sequential transmission means, even if the content of the display data for one of the display means is the same as the content of the display data previously transmitted with the display means as the transmission target, the display means is the transmission target. The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics h1 to h3, wherein the display data is transmitted when it becomes true.

According to the feature h4, the display data to be transmitted is transmitted even if the content of the display data to be transmitted is not changed. Also, it is possible to continue the same display on the predetermined display means.

Feature h5. The sequential transmission means executes a process for transmitting the display data in a predetermined interrupt process (second timer interrupt process) that is started by interrupting a situation in which the display control means is executing a predetermined process. The game machine according to any one of features h1 to h4 characterized by:

According to the feature h5, since the processing for transmitting the display data is executed in the predetermined interrupt processing, it is possible to set the cycle in which the display data is set to each display means to be the predetermined cycle. Therefore, even in a configuration in which one display executing means is used for a plurality of display means, each display means can be displayed before it becomes impossible to maintain display corresponding to display data. Then, display data can be set by the display executing means.

Feature h6. The feature h5 according to feature h5, characterized in that the processing for transmitting the display data to the plurality of display units that are the targets of the display setting by the display execution unit is integrated into the predetermined interrupt processing. game machine.

According to the feature h6, it is possible to set the display data to the display means to be set by the display execution means at the same period.

Feature h7. The display control means includes means for interrupting and starting a specific interrupt process (first timer interrupt process) in a situation where the predetermined process is being executed (function for executing the first timer interrupt process in the main CPU 63). ,
The gaming machine according to feature h5 or h6, wherein the interrupt cycle of the predetermined interrupt process is shorter than the interrupt cycle of the specific interrupt process.

According to the feature h7, the process of transmitting the display data to the display executing means is executed in the predetermined interrupt process having a cycle shorter than the interrupt cycle of the specific interrupt process. This makes it possible to transmit display data in a shorter cycle than in a configuration in which processing for transmitting display data to the display execution means is executed in specific interrupt processing.

Feature h8. The gaming machine according to feature h7, wherein a process for progressing the game is executed in the specific interrupt process.

According to the feature h8, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects already described while activating the specific interrupt process at an appropriate cycle in executing the process for progressing the game.

Feature h9. The game machine according to feature h7 or h8, wherein the predetermined interrupt process is interrupted and started even in a situation where the specific interrupt process is being executed.

According to feature h9, the predetermined interrupt process is started by interrupting even when the specific interrupt process is being executed. A predetermined period can be set.

Feature h10. The feature h7 to h9 characterized in that the interrupt of the specific interrupt processing is prohibited when the predetermined interrupt processing is started, and the interrupt of the specific interrupt processing is permitted when the predetermined interrupt processing is terminated. 1. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

According to the feature h10, it is possible to prevent the specific interrupt processing from being interrupted and executed in a situation where the predetermined interrupt processing is being executed. This makes it possible to give priority to processing for transmitting display data.

Feature h11. The display control means is means for executing the processing at the start of supply of operating power when the supply of operating power is started (in the 33rd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7901 to S7918 in the main CPU 63 , the function of executing the processing of steps S8801 to S8819 in the main CPU 63 in the 35th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9401 to S9420 in the main CPU 63 in the 36th embodiment, and the 37th embodiment. In the main side CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S9501 to S9518, in the 42nd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9901 to S9917 in the main side CPU 63),
The gaming machine according to any one of features h5 to h10, wherein the predetermined interrupt process is started by interrupting even when the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed.

According to the feature h11, it is possible to control the display of a plurality of display means even in a situation where the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. Further, since the configuration is such that the predetermined interrupt processing interrupts the processing at the start of supply of operating power and is activated, the supply of operating power can be performed without complicating the processing configuration of the processing at the start of supply of operating power. It is possible to control the display of a plurality of display means while the processing at the start is being executed.

Feature h12. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
In a situation in which the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, a setting possible situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed,
The sequential transmission means transmits the display data to the display execution means so that a display corresponding to the current set value is performed on the predetermined display means in the settable state. The gaming machine according to feature h11.

According to the feature h12, the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means while the setting value to be used is being set, which makes it easier to set the setting value to be used. .

Feature h13. The display control means includes means for executing progress corresponding processing (function for executing first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63) in order to control the progress of the game after the processing at the time of starting supply of the operating power is completed. prepared,
The sequential transmission means transmits the display data to the display execution means so that the correspondence display corresponding to the execution result of the progress correspondence processing is performed on at least a part of the plurality of the display means. is intended to send
The gaming machine according to feature h11 or h12, wherein the predetermined interrupt process is interrupted and started even after the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed.

According to the feature h13, by using the predetermined interrupt process, a plurality of It is possible to control the display of the display means.

For the configuration of features h1 to h13, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Feature i group>
Features i1. A first interrupt execution means (first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63) that executes the first interrupt processing by interrupting the other processing based on the passage of the first interrupt period in a situation where other processing is being executed function) and
A second interrupt execution means (second timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63) that executes the second interrupt processing by interrupting the other processing based on the passage of the second interrupt cycle in a situation where other processing is being executed function) and
with
The second interrupt cycle is a cycle shorter than the first interrupt cycle,
Predetermined display means (special figure display unit 37a, special figure reservation display unit 37b, general figure display unit 38a, general figure reservation display unit 38b, first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) for display control A gaming machine characterized in that processing is executed in the second interrupt processing.

According to the feature i1, the process for controlling the display of the predetermined display means is executed in the predetermined interrupt process, which has a shorter period than the interrupt period of the specific interrupt process. This makes it possible to control the display of the predetermined display means in a shorter cycle than in the case where the process for controlling the display of the predetermined display means is executed in the specific interrupt process.

Feature i2. The gaming machine according to feature i1, wherein a process for progressing the game is executed in the first interrupt process.

According to the feature i2, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects already described while activating the first interrupt process at an appropriate cycle in executing the process for progressing the game.

Feature i3. The gaming machine according to feature i1 or i2, wherein the second interrupt process is interrupted and started even in a situation where the first interrupt process is being executed.

According to feature i3, the second interrupt process is started by interrupting even when the first interrupt process is being executed. It becomes possible to perform display control of the means at a predetermined cycle.

Feature i4. An interrupt of the first interrupt process is prohibited when the second interrupt process is started, and an interrupt of the first interrupt process is permitted when the second interrupt process is terminated. The game machine according to any one of i1 to i3.

According to feature i4, it is possible to prevent the first interrupt process from being interrupted and executed while the second interrupt process is being executed. This makes it possible to give priority to the display control of the predetermined display means.

Feature i5. Equipped with means for executing processing at the start of supply of operating power when supply of operating power is started (function for executing main processing in main CPU 63),
The gaming machine according to any one of features i1 to i4, wherein the second interrupt process is started by interrupting even when the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed.

According to feature i5, it is possible to control the display of a predetermined display means even in a situation in which the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed. In addition, since the second interrupt process is activated by interrupting the process at the start of supply of operating power, the processing configuration of the process at the start of supply of operating power does not have to be complicated. It is possible to control the display of the predetermined display means while the process at the start of supply is being executed.

Feature i6. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
In a situation in which the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, a setting possible situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed,
The second interrupt executing means executes, in the second interrupt process, a process for displaying a current set value on the predetermined display means in the settable state. The gaming machine according to feature i5.

According to feature i6, since the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means while the setting value to be used is being set, it becomes easier to set the setting value to be used. .

Feature i7. The feature i5 characterized in that the second interrupt executing means executes the second interrupt process based on the elapse of the second interrupt period even after the process at the start of supply of the operating power is completed. Or the gaming machine described in i6.

According to feature i7, by using the predetermined interrupt process, the predetermined interrupt process can be performed both in a situation in which the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed and in a situation after the process at the start of supply of the operating power is completed. It is possible to control the display of the display means.

For the configuration of features i1 to i7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the group h of features and the group i of features, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to have a suitable configuration for performing display on the display means, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature j group>
Feature j1. Means for executing the processing at the start of supply of operating power based on the start of supply of operating power (in the 33rd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S7901 to S7918 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S8801 to S8819 in the main CPU 63, in the 36th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S9401 to S9420 in the main CPU 63, and in the 37th embodiment, the main CPU 63 , a function of executing the processing of steps S9501 to S9518 in the 42nd embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of steps S9901 to S9917 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-second embodiment);
Predetermined interrupt execution means for executing predetermined interrupt processing by interrupting the processing at the start of supply of operating power (function for executing first timer interrupt processing in main CPU 63, function for executing second timer interrupt processing in main CPU 63 )When,
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature j1, the predetermined interrupt processing is interrupted and activated even when the processing at the start of supply of operating power is being executed, so even immediately after the start of supply of operating power, the predetermined interrupt processing is set. It is possible to give priority to the execution of the processing that is being executed. In addition, since it is not necessary to set the processing set as the predetermined interrupt processing for the processing when the supply of operating power is started, the processing configuration of the processing when the supply of operating power is started does not have to be complicated. It is possible to give priority to the execution of the processing set as the predetermined interrupt processing even immediately after the start of power supply. As described above, it is possible to suitably perform processing when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature j2. The predetermined interrupt execution means is a predetermined display means (special figure display unit 37a, special figure reservation display unit 37b, general figure display unit 38a, general figure reservation display unit 38b, first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 ) is executed in the predetermined interrupt process.

According to the feature j2, it is possible to perform a predetermined display on the predetermined display means even immediately after the supply of operating power is started.

Feature j3. A setting means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage,
In a situation in which the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed, a setting possible situation in which the setting value to be used can be changed,
The predetermined interrupt executing means performs a process for performing a display corresponding to the current set value on a predetermined display means (fourth notification display device 204) in the settable state, in the predetermined interrupt process. The game machine according to feature j1 or j2, characterized in that the game is executed by

According to the feature j3, the current setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means while the setting value to be used is being set, so that the work of setting the setting value to be used is facilitated. .

Feature j4. Any one of the features j1 to j3, wherein the predetermined interrupt execution means executes the predetermined interrupt processing based on the lapse of a predetermined interrupt period even after the processing at the start of supply of the operating power is completed. 1. The game machine according to 1.

According to feature j4, by using the predetermined interrupt process, the predetermined interrupt process can be performed both in a situation in which the process at the start of supply of operating power is being executed and in a situation after the process at the start of supply of operating power is completed. It becomes possible to execute processing set as interrupt processing.

Feature j5. The gaming machine according to any one of features j1 to j4, wherein the predetermined interrupt executing means executes a power failure monitoring process (step S8901) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure in the predetermined interrupt process.

According to feature j5, the power failure monitoring process is executed even when the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed. When it occurs, it becomes possible to deal with it appropriately.

Feature j6. The predetermined interrupt process includes a progress corresponding process (steps S8907 to S8920 in the main CPU 63) executed to control the progress of the game,
When the predetermined interrupt process is interrupted and started while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed, the power failure monitoring process is executed, but the progress handling process is not executed.
When the predetermined interrupt process is interrupted and started in a situation where the post-end process (steps S8822 to S8825 in the main CPU 63) is being executed after the process at the time of starting supply of the operating power is completed, the power failure monitoring The gaming machine according to feature j5, characterized in that both the process and the progress corresponding process can be executed.

According to feature j6, the occurrence of a power failure can be monitored while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed by using a predetermined interrupt process that can be interrupted and started while the post-end process is being executed. In the regular configuration, even if a predetermined interrupt process is interrupted and started in a situation where the process at the time of starting supply of operating power is being executed, the progress corresponding process for controlling the progress of the game is not executed. It becomes possible to do so.

For the configuration of features j1 to j6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic j group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as the above examples, it is necessary to perform the processing appropriately when the supply of operating power is started, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic k group>
Features k1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the history information of the corresponding game is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231). function) and
information deriving means (a function of executing the process of step SA201 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
Mode information display control means (main side CPU 63) for controlling display of information display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) so as to perform display corresponding to the mode information derived by the information derivation means function to execute display processing and second timer interrupt processing in
Predetermined response display (pre-shift display) is performed by the information display means before the display corresponding to the mode information is newly started based on the occurrence of a predetermined display opportunity. Control means (function for executing the processing of step SA320 and the second timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature k1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived by using the history information stored in the history storage means, and the information display means displays the derived mode information. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event. In addition, the predetermined corresponding display is performed by the information display means before the display corresponding to the mode information is newly started based on the occurrence of the predetermined display opportunity. Thereby, when a predetermined display opportunity occurs, the predetermined correspondence display corresponding to the event can be given priority over the display corresponding to the mode information by the information display means, and the information display means can be used. It is possible to notify that a predetermined display opportunity has occurred.

Feature k2. A period elapse specifying means (a function of executing the process of step SA210 in the main CPU 63) for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of the predetermined period end trigger. ,
The predetermined correspondence display control means determines that the predetermined display opportunity has occurred when the elapse of the predetermined period is identified by the period lapse identification means, and the predetermined correspondence display is displayed on the information display means. The gaming machine according to feature k1, characterized in that it is performed.

According to the feature k2, when the predetermined period has passed, the information display means performs the predetermined corresponding display, and then the information display means newly starts the display corresponding to the mode information. This makes it possible for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the mode information displayed by the information display means is after the predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Feature k3. The information deriving means uses the history information corresponding to the predetermined event that occurred after the predetermined period based on the fact that the predetermined period has passed has been identified by the period lapse identifying means. to derive the mode information,
The predetermined response display control means displays the history information corresponding to the predetermined event that occurred after the predetermined period based on the fact that the predetermined period has passed has been identified by the period lapse identification means. The predetermined corresponding display is performed on the information display means before the display corresponding to the mode information derived by the information derivation means using the information display means is performed on the information display means. The gaming machine according to feature k2.

According to feature k3, in a configuration in which new derivation of mode information is performed based on the elapse of a predetermined period of time, when the predetermined period of time elapses, the information display means displays a predetermined correspondence, and then After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, display corresponding to the newly derived mode information is performed. Thereby, the manager of the game hall can grasp whether the display corresponding to the mode information on the information display means is the display corresponding to the mode information newly derived after the lapse of the predetermined period. becomes.

Feature k4. Means for erasing the history information stored in the history storage means (executing the process of step SA217 in the main CPU 63) based on the fact that the predetermined period has passed has been specified by the period elapse specifying means. function).

According to the feature k4, since the history information in the history information storage means is erased when the predetermined period has passed, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required in the history information storage means.

Feature k5. The predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has elapsed Storage execution means for storing the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the period as period corresponding mode information in the mode information storage means (calculation result storage area 234) (function of executing the processing of steps SA203 and SA216 in the main CPU 63 ),
The mode information display control means controls the display of the information display means so that a display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information stored in the mode information storage means is performed,
The predetermined correspondence display control means, based on the elapse of the predetermined period identified by the period lapse identification means, controls the period correspondence newly stored in the mode information storage means by the storage execution means. The game according to any one of features k2 to k4, wherein the predetermined corresponding display is displayed on the information display means before the display corresponding to the mode information is displayed on the information display means. machine.

According to the feature k5, past mode information derived in units of a predetermined period is stored as period-corresponding mode information, and display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information is performed by the information display means. Thus, by checking the information display means, the manager of the gaming hall can comprehend the past period correspondence mode information derived in units of a predetermined period. Further, when the predetermined period has passed, after the predetermined corresponding display is performed by the information display means, the display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information newly derived due to the lapse of the predetermined period is performed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can check whether the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information on the information display means is the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information newly derived based on the lapse of the predetermined period. can be grasped.

Feature k6. The mode information storage means is capable of storing a plurality of period-corresponding mode information corresponding to each of the different predetermined periods,
The mode information display control means controls the display of the information display means so that a display corresponding to each of the plurality of period corresponding mode information stored in the mode information storage means is performed. The gaming machine according to feature k5.

According to feature k6, a plurality of pieces of past period correspondence mode information derived in units of a predetermined period are stored, and the display corresponding to the plurality of period correspondence mode information is performed by the information display means. It is possible to compare the frequency of occurrence of a given event corresponding to a given period of time.

Feature k7. The information display means is set to the pre-switching state (interval non-display state) before the display corresponding to the mode information different from the mode information is displayed from the state in which the display corresponding to the mode information is being performed. The gaming machine according to any one of features k1 to k6, characterized in that it has a means for (a function of executing the processing of step SA316 and the second timer interrupt processing in the main side CPU 63).

According to the feature k7, when the mode information to be displayed is switched, the information display means is put in the pre-switching state, so that the manager of the game hall clearly indicates that the mode information to be displayed has been switched. It is possible to comprehend. In this case, the configuration of the feature k1 is provided, and a predetermined correspondence display is performed by the information display means based on occurrence of a predetermined display trigger. As a result, it is possible to notify that a predetermined display opportunity has occurred by using the information display means for performing display corresponding to different mode information with the pre-switching state interposed therebetween.

Feature k8. When the predetermined display opportunity occurs, the predetermined corresponding display control means displays the predetermined corresponding display on the information display means even if the display continuation period of the display corresponding to the mode information has not elapsed. The gaming machine according to any one of features k1 to k7, wherein the gaming machine is started by

According to the feature k8, when a predetermined display opportunity occurs, the predetermined corresponding display is started even if the display corresponding to the mode information is in progress. As a result, it is possible to notify early that a predetermined display opportunity has occurred.

Feature k9. When the predetermined display opportunity occurs in the middle of the display continuation period of the display corresponding to the mode information, the predetermined corresponding display control means causes the predetermined corresponding display to be displayed on the information display means after the display continuation period has passed. The gaming machine according to any one of features k1 to k7, wherein the gaming machine is started by

According to the feature k9, even if a predetermined display opportunity occurs, the predetermined corresponding display is started after the display corresponding to the mode information displayed at that time is completed. As a result, it is possible to notify that a predetermined display opportunity has occurred while not interfering with the display corresponding to the mode information that has already been performed.

Feature k10. A mode information storage means (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means,
The mode information storage means stores a plurality of specific storage areas (current status area 311, first history area 312) so as to store each of the plurality of mode information derived at different timings by the information deriving means. , second history area 313, third history area 314),
The mode information display control means controls the information display means so that displays corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the plurality of specific storage areas are sequentially executed according to a predetermined display order. The gaming machine according to any one of features k1 to k9.

According to the feature k10, since notifications corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information are sequentially executed, it is possible to individually grasp the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event in a plurality of periods while suppressing the number of information display means. becomes. In addition, since the display corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the plurality of specific storage areas is sequentially executed according to the predetermined display order, the manager of the game hall can grasp the type of mode information to be displayed. becomes easier.

Feature k11. The gaming machine according to feature k10, wherein a predetermined display order is determined in association with the plurality of specific storage areas.

According to the characteristic k11, since the predetermined display order of the display corresponding to the mode information is determined in association with the plurality of specific storage areas, when the display corresponding to one mode information is newly started, the display target is It is possible to simplify the processing configuration for specifying the type of mode information.

Feature k12. The mode information display control means, when causing the information display means to perform display corresponding to the mode information after the predetermined corresponding display has been performed by the information display means, is arranged in the first order in the predetermined display order. The gaming machine according to feature k10 or k11, wherein the display corresponding to the corresponding aspect information is started.

According to the feature k12, after the predetermined corresponding display is performed based on the occurrence of the predetermined display opportunity, the display corresponding to the mode corresponding to the first order in the predetermined display order is started. Thereby, when a predetermined display opportunity occurs, it is possible to reconfirm the display corresponding to the mode information from the first order of the predetermined display order.

Feature k13. period elapse specifying means for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of the predetermined period end trigger (function for executing the process of step SA210 in the main CPU 63);
The predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has passed storage execution means for storing the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the period as period corresponding mode information in the plurality of specific storage areas (function for executing the processing of steps SA203 and SA216 in the main CPU 63);
with
Any one of the features k10 to k12, wherein the storage executing means causes the period correspondence mode information to be stored in the plurality of specific storage areas according to the order derived by the information deriving means. 1. The gaming machine according to 1.

According to the feature k13, it is possible to confirm the period correspondence mode information according to the derived order.

Feature k14. The information derivation means executes an information derivation process for deriving the mode information based on occurrence of a process execution trigger, and the derivation of the mode information is started after the derivation of the mode information is started. The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics k1 to k13, wherein the information derivation process is executed a plurality of times until the completion of.

According to the feature k14, the information derivation process is executed a plurality of times from the start of the derivation of the mode information until the derivation of the mode information is completed. It is possible to reduce the processing load for executing the information derivation process compared to the configuration in which the

Feature k15. period elapse specifying means for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of the predetermined period end trigger (function for executing the process of step SA210 in the main CPU 63);
The predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has elapsed Storage execution means for storing the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the period as period corresponding mode information in the mode information storage means (calculation result storage area 234) (function of executing the processing of steps SA203 and SA216 in the main CPU 63 )When,
with
The mode information display control means controls the display of the information display means so that a display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information stored in the mode information storage means is performed,
The predetermined correspondence display control means determines that the predetermined display opportunity has occurred when the elapse of the predetermined period is identified by the period lapse identification means, and the predetermined correspondence display is displayed on the information display means. The gaming machine according to feature k14, characterized in that it is performed.

According to the feature k15, past mode information derived in units of a predetermined period is stored as period-corresponding mode information, and display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information is performed by the information display means. Thus, by checking the information display means, the manager of the gaming hall can comprehend the past period correspondence mode information derived in units of a predetermined period. Further, when the predetermined period has passed, after the predetermined corresponding display is performed by the information display means, the display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information newly derived due to the lapse of the predetermined period is performed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can check whether the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information on the information display means is the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information newly derived based on the lapse of the predetermined period. can be grasped. In addition, since it is possible to display the predetermined correspondence during the period during which the period correspondence mode information is being derived, the period correspondence mode information is being derived after the predetermined period has passed. In spite of this, it is possible to prevent the display corresponding to the period correspondence mode information from being performed irrespective of it.

Feature k16. The predetermined correspondence display control means causes the information display means to perform the predetermined correspondence display for a period longer than the longest period required for deriving the one piece of mode information by the information deriving means. The gaming machine according to feature k15.

According to the feature k16, when the predetermined period has passed and the period correspondence mode information is being derived, the information display means displays the predetermined correspondence.

For the configuration of features k1 to k16, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group l>
Features l1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, the history information of the corresponding game is stored in the history storage means (normal counter area 231). function) and
information deriving means (a function of executing the process of step SA201 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
Mode information storage means (computation result storage area 234) for storing the mode information derived by the information derivation means;
Mode information display control means (main side a function of executing display processing and second timer interrupt processing in the CPU 63;
with
The mode information storage means has a plurality of specific storage areas (current status area 311, first history area 312) so as to store each of the plurality of mode information derived at different timings by the information deriving means. , second history area 313, third history area 314),
The mode information display control means controls the information display means so that displays corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the plurality of specific storage areas are sequentially executed according to a predetermined display order. Characteristic game machine.

According to feature l1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to it is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Further, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game is derived by using the history information stored in the history storage means, and the information display means displays the derived mode information. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event.

In addition, since a plurality of mode information with different derived timings are stored in the mode information storage means, and notification corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information is sequentially executed, the number of information display means can be reduced while reducing the number of information display means. , it is possible to individually grasp the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event in a plurality of periods. In addition, since the display corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information stored in the plurality of specific storage areas is sequentially executed according to the predetermined display order, the manager of the game hall can grasp the type of mode information to be displayed. becomes easier.

Feature l2. The gaming machine according to feature l1, wherein a predetermined display order is determined in association with the plurality of specific storage areas.

According to the feature l2, since the predetermined display order of the display corresponding to the mode information is determined in association with the plurality of specific storage areas, when the display corresponding to one mode information is newly started, the display target is It is possible to simplify the processing configuration for specifying the type of mode information.

Feature l3. Predetermined response display (pre-shift display) is performed by the information display means before the display corresponding to the mode information is newly started based on the occurrence of a predetermined display opportunity. Control means (function for executing the processing of step SA320 and the second timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63),
The mode information display control means, when causing the information display means to perform display corresponding to the mode information after the predetermined corresponding display has been performed by the information display means, is arranged in the first order in the predetermined display order. The gaming machine according to feature l1 or l2, wherein the display corresponding to the corresponding aspect information is started.

According to feature l3, after the predetermined corresponding display is performed based on the occurrence of the predetermined display opportunity, the display corresponding to the mode corresponding to the first order in the predetermined display order is started. As a result, when a predetermined display opportunity occurs, it is possible to reconfirm the display corresponding to the style information from the first order of the predetermined display order.

Feature l4. period elapse specifying means for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of the predetermined period end trigger (function for executing the process of step SA210 in the main CPU 63);
The predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has passed storage execution means for storing the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the period as period corresponding mode information in the plurality of specific storage areas (function for executing the processing of steps SA203 and SA216 in the main CPU 63);
with
Any one of characteristics l1 to l3, wherein the storage executing means stores the period correspondence mode information in the plurality of specific storage areas according to the order derived by the information deriving means. 1. The gaming machine according to 1.

According to the feature l4, it is possible to check the period correspondence mode information according to the derived order.

Features l5. The information display means is set to the pre-switching state (interval non-display state) before the display corresponding to the mode information different from the mode information is displayed from the state in which the display corresponding to the mode information is being performed. The gaming machine according to any one of features 11 to 14, characterized in that it has a means (a function of executing the processing of step SA316 and the second timer interrupt processing in the main side CPU 63).

According to feature 15, when the mode information to be displayed is switched, the information display means is put in the pre-switching state, so that the manager of the game hall clearly indicates that the mode information to be displayed has been switched. It is possible to comprehend.

For the configuration of features l1 to l5, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group m>
Features m1. When a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game, history storage execution means (normal entry management processing in main side CPU 63) for storing history information of the corresponding game in history storage means (normal counter area 231) function) and
information deriving means (a function of executing the process of step SA201 in the main CPU 63) for deriving mode information (base value) corresponding to the result of the game using the history information stored in the history storage means;
with
The information derivation means executes an information derivation process for deriving the mode information based on the occurrence of a process execution trigger, and the derivation of the mode information is started after the derivation of the mode information is started. A gaming machine characterized in that the information derivation process is executed a plurality of times until the completion of.

According to feature m1, when a predetermined event occurs, history information corresponding to that event is stored in the history storage means. Since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized alteration of the history information. Further, by using the history information stored in the history storage means to derive the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period, the management result of the game history such as the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event can be grasped. becomes possible. In addition, since the information derivation process is executed a plurality of times from the start of the derivation of the mode information to the completion of the derivation of the mode information, compared to a configuration in which the derivation of the mode information is completed in one information derivation process. It is possible to reduce the processing load for executing the information derivation process by using the

Feature m2. period elapse specifying means for specifying that a predetermined period has elapsed from the occurrence of the predetermined period start trigger to the occurrence of the predetermined period end trigger (function for executing the process of step SA210 in the main CPU 63);
the predetermined period derived by the information derivation means using the history information stored in the history storage means based on the fact that the period elapses identification means has identified that the predetermined period has passed; Storage execution means for storing the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the period as period corresponding mode information in the mode information storage means (calculation result storage area 234) (function of executing the processing of steps SA203 and SA216 in the main CPU 63 )When,
Mode information display control means for controlling display of information display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) so as to perform display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information stored in the mode information storage means ( a function of executing display processing and second timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63;
Predetermined response display control means (step SA320 in the main CPU 63) for causing the information display means to perform a predetermined response display based on the elapse of the predetermined period specified by the period elapse specifying means. and the function of executing the second timer interrupt process);
The gaming machine according to feature m1, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature m2, past mode information derived in units of a predetermined period is stored as period-corresponding mode information, and display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information is performed by the information display means. Thus, by checking the information display means, the manager of the gaming hall can comprehend the past period correspondence mode information derived in units of a predetermined period. Further, when the predetermined period has passed, after the predetermined corresponding display is performed by the information display means, the display corresponding to the period corresponding mode information newly derived due to the lapse of the predetermined period is performed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can check whether the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information on the information display means is the display corresponding to the period-corresponding mode information newly derived based on the lapse of the predetermined period. can be grasped. In addition, since it is possible to display the predetermined correspondence during the period during which the period correspondence mode information is being derived, the period correspondence mode information is being derived after the predetermined period has passed. In spite of this, it is possible to prevent the display corresponding to the period correspondence mode information from being performed irrespective of it.

Feature m3. The predetermined correspondence display control means causes the information display means to perform the predetermined correspondence display for a period longer than the longest period required for deriving the one piece of mode information by the information deriving means. The gaming machine according to feature m2.

According to the feature m3, when the predetermined period has passed and the period correspondence mode information is being derived, the information display means displays the predetermined correspondence.

For the configuration of features m1 to m3, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature k group, the feature group l, and the feature group m, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a plate storage portion for storing game balls given to a player in the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage portion are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the gaming machines, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

<Feature n group>
Features n1. setting means for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (function for executing the processing of step SA709 in the main side CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is changed based on the first setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c) being performed. (in the 45th embodiment, the main side CPU 63 has a function and step A function of making an affirmative determination in SA417, a function of making an affirmative determination in steps SA905 and SA916 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-sixth embodiment, and a function of making an affirmative determination in step SA917);
When the supply of operating power is started, based on the fact that the second setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) is performed, the setting value to be used set by the setting means is changed. Notification generation means (function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63) to be notified,
with
The condition generation means is configured to enable the setting even if the second setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable condition and when the supply of operating power is started after that. After starting generating means to make the situation (the function of making an affirmative determination in step SA412 in the main CPU 63 in the 45th embodiment, in the 46th embodiment the affirmative determination in steps SA905 and SA916 in the main CPU 63 A gaming machine characterized by having a function to play

According to the feature n1, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Also, in order to change the setting value to be used, it is necessary to perform the first setting related operation when the supply of operating power is started, so the act of illegally changing the setting value to be used It is possible to make it difficult to perform In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is notified by performing the second setting-related operation, so the manager of the game hall confirms the setting value to be used as necessary. becomes possible.

Further, if the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state, and if the supply of operating power is started after that, even if the second setting-related operation is performed, the settable state is established. As a result, if the supply of operating power is interrupted while the set value to be used is being changed, when the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter, the set value to be used is It is possible to give priority to the change of the value, and it is possible to prevent the game from being started even though the change of the set value to be used is not actually completed.

Feature n2. Equipped with a status notification means (a function of executing the processes of steps SA801 to SA803 in the main CPU 63 and a function of executing the second timer interrupt process) for notifying the set value that is being changed in the settable status The gaming machine according to feature n1, characterized in that

According to the feature n2, since the set value that is being changed is notified when the setting is possible, it is possible to change the set value while grasping the current set value. In addition, by notifying the set value that is being changed in the settable state in this way, even if the second setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started, the settable state is set. Even if the configuration is such that priority is given to the value change operation, it is possible to substantially confirm the set value.

Feature n3. Both of the situation notification means and the notification generation means are characterized in that target set values are displayed on predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). The gaming machine described in n2.

According to feature n3, the target setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means regardless of whether the setting value is changed or the setting value is confirmed. On the other hand, it becomes possible to use a predetermined display means. Further, even if the second setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started, even if the configuration is such that the setting is enabled, the setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means when the setting is enabled. is displayed, the manager of the gaming hall who has performed the second setting-related operation can confirm the setting value by viewing the predetermined display means.

Feature n4. The characteristic feature n3, wherein the status notification means causes the predetermined display means to display a display corresponding to the set value being changed and a display corresponding to the setting possible state. The game machine described.

According to the feature n4, when the setting is possible, the predetermined display means not only displays the setting value that is being changed but also displays the setting possible. As a result, when the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state and then the supply of the operating power is started, the settable state is set despite the second setting-related operation being performed. In this case, it becomes easier for the manager of the game hall to grasp that the setting is possible.

Feature n5. The post-start generation means is capable of changing the set value from the set value selected when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state when the settable state is established. The gaming machine according to any one of features n1 to n4.

According to feature n5, even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state, when the supply of operating power is restarted, the set value is changed from the state immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped. It is possible to continue the operation.

Feature n6. setting correspondence storage means (setting reference area 341) for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to the setting value set by the setting means;
selection correspondence storage means (setting update area 342) for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value selected in the settable state;
with
The situation generation means is means for changing the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means so that the set value to be selected is changed when a change opportunity occurs in the settable situation. (Function to execute the processing of step SA708 in the main side CPU 63),
The setting means stores information corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means as the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage means when an end opportunity occurs in the settable situation. By setting the setting value that was selected in the setting possible state as a use target,
The post-start generating means sets the setting corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable condition when the settable condition is set. The gaming machine according to any one of features n1 to n5, wherein the setting value can be changed from the value.

According to feature n6, setting correspondence storage means for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to a setting value to be used, and selection correspondence storing means for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to a setting value that is being changed in a settable state are provided. By providing the setting value, it is possible to change the setting value in the setting enabled state while storing and holding the information of the setting value set before the setting enabled state is started. In this case, if the supply of the operating power is restarted after the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state, it is stored in the selection correspondence storage means when the supply of the operating power is stopped. The setting value is changed from the setting value corresponding to the selection correspondence information. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is interrupted in the middle of the settable state, when the supply of operating power is resumed, the operation to change the setting value continues from the state immediately before the supply of operating power is interrupted. It is possible to do

Feature n7. The condition generating means is configured to generate the above-described setting-related operation when the first setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable condition and when the supply of operating power is started after that. Means for changing the setting value corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means (in the forty-fifth embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA417 in the main CPU 63, In the forty-sixth embodiment, the gaming machine according to feature n6 is characterized by having a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA917 in the main side CPU 63).

According to feature n7, when the supply of operating power is restarted after being stopped in the middle of the settable state, the supply of operating power is stopped when the second setting-related operation is performed. While it is possible to restart the change of the setting value from the setting value that was subject to change before the setting value was changed, the supply of the operating power is restarted after the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the setting possible state. When the second setting-related operation is performed in the case where the second setting-related operation is performed, the setting value is changed from the setting value corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means. This makes it possible to change the initial set value when starting to change the set value according to the operation content when the supply of operating power is restarted.

Feature n8. The post-start generation means is configured to generate the first setting-related operation and the second setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state and then the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features n1 to n7, wherein the setting possible state can be set even if none of the operations are performed.

According to feature n8, when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state, when the supply of operating power is started after that, both the first setting-related operation and the second setting-related operation are performed. Even if the setting is not performed, the setting may become possible. Therefore, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, the setting value must be changed when the supply of operating power is resumed. It is possible to actively create a situation where

Feature n9. The first setting-related operation includes setting the setting key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a) to a predetermined corresponding state (ON-operated state) by the setting key,
The situation generating means terminates the settable situation based on specifying that the setting key insertion portion has been changed from the predetermined corresponding state to a specific corresponding state (OFF-operated state) by the setting key. The gaming machine according to any one of features n1 to n8, characterized by comprising means (a function of executing the processing of steps SA709 and SA710 in the main side CPU 63).

According to feature n9, since it is necessary to put the setting key insertion portion in a predetermined corresponding state using the setting key in order to enable setting, the act of illegally changing the setting value to be used is prohibited. It is possible to make it difficult to do. In this case, the settable state does not end only when the setting key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, but ends when the setting key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the settable state and then the supply of operating power is started while the setting key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, the settable state is immediately set. It is not terminated, and after changing the setting key insertion portion from the specific correspondence state to the predetermined correspondence state, the settable state is terminated by further changing the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. It is possible to terminate the settable state at a timing favorable to the user.

Feature n10. The situation generation means is configured to detect a situation in which the supply of operating power is stopped while the notification generation means is informing of the set value to be used, and then the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features n1 to n9, wherein the setting enabled state is established when the first setting-related operation is performed.

According to the feature n10, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the setting value to be used is being notified, the first setting-related operation is performed when the supply of the operating power is started thereafter. is a configurable state. As a result, it is possible to give priority to the work of changing the set value over the work of confirming the set value.

For the configuration of features n1 to n10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group o>
Features o1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among multiple stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63 function) and
setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value (function for executing setting value update processing in the main CPU 63, function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63);
midway restart means ( In the forty-fifth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SA412 in the main CPU 63 and the function of making an affirmative determination in step SA414 in the main CPU 63, and in the forty-sixth embodiment, in steps SA905 and SA916 in the main CPU 63 function to make an affirmative judgment by
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature o1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the predetermined setting-related processing is restarted when the supply of operating power is resumed. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of the predetermined setting-related processing, the predetermined setting-related processing can be continued when the supply of operating power is resumed.

Feature o2. The setting-related execution means performs a predetermined setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a and pressing operation of the reset button 68c if the predetermined setting-related processing is set value update processing, predetermined setting-related processing for setting confirmation). In the case of processing, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a) being performed,
The gaming machine according to feature o1, wherein the midway restarting means restarts the predetermined setting-related processing from the middle even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed.

According to the feature o2, when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the predetermined setting-related processing is restarted from the middle even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed. , it is possible to give priority to resuming from the middle of predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature o3. The setting-related execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing based on the predetermined setting-related operation being performed when supply of operating power is started,
The midway restart means restarts the predetermined setting-related processing from the middle even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when the supply of operating power is started,
When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and the predetermined setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started after that, the midway restart means The gaming machine according to feature o2, wherein the predetermined setting-related processing is not restarted from the middle, but the predetermined setting-related processing is newly started by the setting-related execution means.

According to feature o3, when the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the performance of the predetermined setting-related operation. Therefore, the act of illegally executing the predetermined setting-related processing. It is possible to make it difficult to perform In this case, when the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of predetermined setting-related processing, the predetermined setting-related processing is not performed even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to give priority to resuming from the middle of the predetermined setting-related processing. On the other hand, if a predetermined setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted after the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of predetermined setting-related processing, the predetermined setting-related processing is resumed from the middle. A new start is made instead of being restarted. Thus, when the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of predetermined setting-related processing, the predetermined setting-related processing can be newly started depending on the presence or absence of the predetermined setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is restarted. and resuming the predetermined setting-related processing from the middle.

Feature o4. The predetermined setting-related operation includes setting the setting key insertion portion (setting key insertion portion 68a) to a predetermined corresponding state (ON operation state) by the setting key,
The setting-related execution means performs the predetermined setting-related processing based on the fact that the setting key insertion unit has been changed from the predetermined corresponding state to a specific corresponding state (a state in which an OFF operation has been performed) by the setting key. (the function of executing the processing of step SA504 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps SA709 and SA710 in the main CPU 63). game machine.

According to the feature o4, in order to start the predetermined setting-related processing, it is necessary to use the setting key to bring the setting key insertion section into the predetermined correspondence state. It is possible to make it difficult to do. In this case, the predetermined setting-related processing does not end only when the setting key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, but ends when the setting key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and the supply of operating power is subsequently started while the setting key insertion unit is in the specific correspondence state, The predetermined setting-related processing is not terminated, and the predetermined setting-related processing is terminated by changing the setting key insertion portion from the specific correspondence state to the predetermined correspondence state and then changing the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. Therefore, it is possible for the manager of the gaming hall to end the predetermined setting-related processing at a time that is favorable for him/her.

Feature o5. The game machine according to any one of features o1 to o4, wherein the predetermined setting-related process is a process for changing a setting value to be used.

According to feature o5, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, when the supply of operating power is restarted, the setting value is changed from the setting value in the middle of being changed. It is possible to restart. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, the operation of changing the setting value can be continued when the supply of operating power is restarted.

Feature o6. The predetermined setting-related process is a process for changing a setting value to be used,
setting correspondence storage means (setting reference area 341) for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to setting values to be used;
selection correspondence storage means (setting update area 342) for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value selected in the predetermined setting-related processing;
with
The setting-related execution means includes:
As the predetermined setting-related processing, means (main side) for changing the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means so that the setting value to be selected is changed when a change opportunity occurs. A function of executing the processing of step SA708 in the CPU 63);
By storing information corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means as the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage means when an end opportunity occurs as the predetermined setting-related processing, Means for setting the setting value that has been selected as a target to be used (function for executing the processing of step SA709 in the main CPU 63);
with
The midway restart means, when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, selects the setting value from the setting value corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means. The game machine according to any one of features o1 to o5, characterized in that it is possible to change the .

According to feature o6, setting correspondence storage means for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to a setting value to be used, and selection correspondence storing means for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to a setting value that is being changed in a settable state are provided. By providing the setting value, it is possible to change the setting value in the setting enabled state while storing and holding the information of the setting value set before the setting enabled state is started. In this case, when the supply of the operating power is restarted after the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being changed, when the supply of the operating power is stopped, it is stored in the selection corresponding storage means. The setting value is changed from the setting value corresponding to the selected correspondence information. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, when the supply of operating power is restarted, the setting value is changed from the state immediately before the supply of operating power is stopped. It is possible to continue the operation.

Feature o7. The setting-related execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing based on a predetermined setting-related operation being performed when supply of operating power is started,
the midway restart means restarts the predetermined setting-related process from the middle based on the fact that the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when supply of operating power is started;
The setting-related execution means performs the operation when the predetermined setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and when the supply of operating power is started after that. , means for enabling change of the setting value from the setting value corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means (in the forty-fifth embodiment, the main side CPU 63 makes an affirmative determination at step SA417); function, in the forty-sixth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination at step SA917 in the main CPU 63).

According to the feature o7, when the supply of the operating power is restarted after the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being changed, the operating power is reduced based on the fact that the predetermined setting-related operation has not been performed. It is possible to resume changing the setting value from the setting value that was subject to change before the supply of power was stopped, but after the supply of operating power is stopped in the middle of changing the setting value If a predetermined setting-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted, the setting value is changed from the setting value corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means. This makes it possible to change the initial set value when starting to change the set value according to the operation content when the supply of operating power is restarted.

For the configuration of features o1 to o7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic p group>
Features p1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among multiple stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63 function) and
Predetermined setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a and pressing of the reset button 68c if the predetermined setting-related processing is setting value update processing, setting key insertion if the predetermined setting-related processing is setting confirmation processing) ON operation of the unit 68a) is performed, setting-related execution means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main CPU 63, setting function to execute confirmation processing),
with
If the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the setting-related execution means is configured to perform the operation if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed after the supply of operating power is started. Also post-supply execution means for executing the predetermined setting-related processing (in the forty-fifth embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA412 in the main CPU 63 and a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA414 in the main CPU 63; 46 embodiment, a gaming machine characterized by comprising a function of making an affirmative determination in steps SA905 and SA916 in the main side CPU 63).

According to the feature p1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, it is possible to execute a predetermined setting-related process by performing a predetermined setting-related operation. In this case, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, when the supply of operating power is resumed, the predetermined setting is performed even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed. Associated processing is performed. This makes it possible to give priority to execution of predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature p2. The setting-related execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing based on the predetermined setting-related operation being performed when supply of operating power is started,
The gaming machine according to feature p1, wherein the post-supply execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when the supply of operating power is started. .

According to the feature p2, since the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the predetermined setting-related operation being performed when the supply of operating power is started, the act of illegally executing the predetermined setting-related processing. It is possible to make it difficult to perform In this case, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when the supply of the operating power is restarted after the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the predetermined setting-related processing. Therefore, it is possible to give priority to execution of predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature p3. The predetermined setting-related operation includes setting the setting key insertion portion (setting key insertion portion 68a) to a predetermined corresponding state (ON operation state) by the setting key,
The setting-related execution means performs the predetermined setting-related processing based on the fact that the setting key insertion unit has been changed from the predetermined corresponding state to a specific corresponding state (a state in which an OFF operation has been performed) by the setting key. (the function of executing the processing of step SA504 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps SA709 and SA710 in the main CPU 63). game machine.

According to the feature p3, in order to start the predetermined setting-related processing, it is necessary to use the setting key to bring the setting key insertion section into the predetermined correspondence state. It is possible to make it difficult to do. In this case, the predetermined setting-related processing does not end only when the setting key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, but ends when the setting key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and the supply of operating power is subsequently started while the setting key insertion unit is in the specific correspondence state, The predetermined setting-related processing is not terminated, and the predetermined setting-related processing is terminated by changing the setting key insertion portion from the specific correspondence state to the predetermined correspondence state and then changing the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. Therefore, it is possible for the manager of the gaming hall to end the predetermined setting-related processing at a time that is favorable for him/her.

Feature p4. The post-supply execution means performs the specified related operation when the supply of the operating power is started after the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. The gaming machine according to any one of the features p1 to p3, wherein the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed when the

According to the feature p4, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, if the specific related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started after that, , the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed. Accordingly, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the supply of operating power is started if there is no need to execute the predetermined setting-related processing thereafter. In such a case, it is possible to prevent the predetermined setting-related processing from being executed by performing the specific related operation.

Feature p5. The gaming machine according to any one of features p1 to p4, wherein the predetermined setting-related process is a process for notifying a setting value to be used.

According to the feature p5, if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being notified, it is assumed that the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed when the supply of the operating power is started after that. Also, notification of the set value is started again. This makes it possible to give priority to notification of the set value.

Feature p6. setting means for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (function for executing the processing of step SA709 in the main side CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is changed based on the specific related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c). (In the forty-fifth embodiment, the main CPU 63 has a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA412 and a In the forty-sixth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in steps SA905 and SA916 in the main CPU 63 and the function of making an affirmative determination in step SA917);
with
The post-supply execution means performs the specific related operation when the supply of operating power is started after the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. is not executed, the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed,
The situation generating means may cause the specific-related operation to be performed when the supply of operating power is started after the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. The gaming machine according to feature p5, wherein the settable state is set when the game is set.

According to the feature p6, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the setting value is being notified, the specific related operation is performed when the supply of the operating power is started after that. , the set value is not notified, but the set value can be changed. As a result, when a specific related operation is performed to create a settable state in which setting values can be changed, generation of the settable state can be prioritized over notification of set values.

Feature p7. The gaming machine according to any one of features p1 to p6, wherein the predetermined setting-related process is a process for changing a setting value to be used.

According to feature p7, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, the setting value can be changed when the supply of operating power is restarted. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value is being changed, the operation of changing the setting value can be continued when the supply of operating power is restarted.

For the configuration of features p1 to p7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic group q>
Feature q1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among multiple stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63 function) and
setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value (function for executing setting value update processing in the main CPU 63, function for executing setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63);
with
Even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the setting-related execution means performs the specified related operation (the predetermined setting-related processing is a setting confirmation process, a RAM clear operation or a setting change operation is performed, and if a predetermined setting related process is a set value update process, a RAM clear operation is performed), the predetermined setting related process is not executed. Characteristic game machine.

According to the feature q1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, if the specified related operation is performed when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed. Accordingly, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the supply of operating power is started if there is no need to execute the predetermined setting-related processing thereafter. In such a case, it is possible to prevent the predetermined setting-related processing from being executed by performing the specific related operation.

Feature q2. The gaming machine according to feature q1, wherein the predetermined setting-related process is a process for notifying a setting value to be used.

According to the feature q2, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being notified, if the specific related operation is performed when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the set value is set. Value reporting is not restarted. As a result, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being notified, if the set value does not need to be notified after that, the operation power supply is started. By performing a specific related operation, it is possible to prevent notification of the set value.

Feature q3. The setting-related execution means performs a predetermined setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key insertion unit 68a and pressing operation of the reset button 68c if the predetermined setting-related processing is set value update processing, predetermined setting-related processing for setting confirmation). In the case of processing, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the ON operation of the setting key inserting portion 68a being performed. characterized in that the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed if the specific setting-related operation is performed instead of the predetermined setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is started after the stop even if the operation power supply is stopped. The gaming machine described in q1 or q2.

According to the characteristic q3, it is necessary to perform a predetermined setting-related operation in order to cause the predetermined setting-related processing to be performed, so it is possible to make it difficult to perform the act of illegally executing the predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature q4. The setting-related execution means is configured to prevent the specific-related operation from being performed when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and when the supply of operating power is started after that. means for executing the predetermined setting-related processing even if the predetermined setting-related operation is not performed (in the forty-fifth embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA412 in the main CPU 63 and A gaming machine according to feature q3, characterized by comprising a function of making an affirmative determination at step SA414.

According to feature q4, when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the predetermined setting-related operation is performed depending on whether or not the specific related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to select whether or not to execute predetermined setting-related processing without performing

Feature q5. The predetermined setting-related operation includes setting the setting key insertion portion (setting key insertion portion 68a) to a predetermined corresponding state (ON operation state) by the setting key,
The setting-related execution means performs the predetermined setting-related processing based on the fact that the setting key insertion unit has been changed from the predetermined corresponding state to a specific corresponding state (a state in which an OFF operation has been performed) by the setting key. (function of executing the processing of step SA504 in the main CPU 63, function of executing the processing of steps SA709 and SA710 in the main CPU 63). .

According to the feature q5, in order to start the predetermined setting-related processing, it is necessary to use the setting key to bring the setting key insertion section into the predetermined correspondence state. It is possible to make it difficult to do. In this case, the predetermined setting-related processing does not end only when the setting key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, but ends when the setting key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and the supply of operating power is subsequently started while the setting key insertion unit is in the specific correspondence state, The predetermined setting-related processing is not terminated, and the predetermined setting-related processing is terminated by changing the setting key insertion portion from the specific correspondence state to the predetermined correspondence state and then changing the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. Therefore, it is possible for the manager of the gaming hall to end the predetermined setting-related processing at a time that is favorable for him/her.

Feature q6. Another execution means for executing a process different from the predetermined setting-related process based on the fact that the specific-related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started (the predetermined setting-related process is for setting confirmation). In the case of processing, a function to execute only the RAM clear processing in the main CPU 63 and not to execute the set value update processing, a function to execute the RAM clear processing and the set value update processing in the main CPU 63, or a predetermined setting related processing is set value If it is an update process, only the RAM clear process of the main side CPU 63 in the 45th embodiment is executed, and the set value update process is not executed). game machine.

According to the feature q6, when the supply of operating power is stopped before a predetermined setting-related process is completed by using a specific related operation performed to execute another process, the supply of operating power is resumed thereafter. It is possible to prevent predetermined setting-related processing from being executed when it is started.

Feature q7. Even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the separate execution means detects that the specific-related operation has been performed when the supply of operating power is started after that. The gaming machine according to feature q6, wherein the different processing is executed based on the above.

According to the feature q7, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, if the supply of the operating power is started after that, the specific related operation is performed. can give priority to the execution of another process over the predetermined setting-related process.

Feature q8. The feature q6 or q7 characterized in that the predetermined setting-related process is a process for notifying a set value to be used, and the different process is a process for changing the set value to be used. The game machine described.

According to the feature q8, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being notified, if the specific related operation is performed when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the set value is set. Value reporting is not restarted. As a result, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped while the set value is being notified, if the set value does not need to be notified after that, the operation power supply is started. By performing a specific related operation, it is possible to prevent notification of the set value. Further, as an operation for preventing notification of the setting value in this way, it is possible to use a specific related operation for executing processing for changing the setting value.

For the configuration of features q1 to q8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic r group>
Feature r1. setting means for setting a setting value to be used from among a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (function for executing the processing of step SA709 in the main side CPU 63);
Circumstance generating means (step SA412 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-fifth embodiment) for creating a settable state (circumstance where the set value update process is executed) in which the set value to be used can be changed. and the function of making an affirmative judgment in step SA417, the function of making an affirmative judgment in step SA905 and step SA916 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-sixth embodiment, and the function of making an affirmative judgment in step SA917 )When,
setting correspondence storage means (setting reference area 341) for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to the setting value set by the setting means;
selection correspondence storage means (setting update area 342) for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value selected in the settable state;
with
The situation generation means is means for changing the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means so that the set value to be selected is changed when a change opportunity occurs in the settable situation. (Function to execute the processing of step SA708 in the main side CPU 63),
The setting means stores information corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means as the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage means when an end opportunity occurs in the settable situation. A gaming machine characterized in that a setting value that has been a selection target in the settable state is set as a use target by:

According to the feature r1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, setting correspondence storage means for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to the setting value to be used, and selection correspondence storing means for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value being changed in the settable state are provided. As a result, it is possible to change the set value in the settable state while storing and holding the information of the set value that was set before the settable state was started.

Feature r2. When the settable situation ends before the end trigger occurs, the situation generating means stores in the selection correspondence storage means the previous settable situation in the settable situation that occurs after the end of the settable situation. Characteristic r1 characterized by comprising a first change execution means (a function of making an affirmative determination in step SA701 in the main CPU 63) that enables changing the setting value from the setting value corresponding to the selection correspondence information The game machine described.

Feature r2. When the settable state is started after the settable state ends before the termination opportunity occurs, the set value is changed from the set value corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means. . As a result, even if the settable state ends before the termination trigger occurs, when the settable state is restarted, the setting value that was last selected in the previous settable state will not be changed. can be continued.

Feature r3. If the settable situation ends before the termination trigger occurs, the situation generating means makes settings corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means in the settable situation that occurs after the occurrence of the end trigger. The gaming machine according to feature r2, further comprising second change execution means (a function of making a negative determination in step SA701 in the main CPU 63) that allows changing the set value from a value.

According to the feature r3, when the settable state is started after the settable state ends before the end trigger occurs, the setting value is changed from the set value last selected in the previous settable state. not only can be restarted, but also corresponds to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means when the settable condition is started after the settable condition ends before the termination trigger occurs. It is possible to change the setting value from the setting value to be used. As a result, it is possible to change the initial set value when starting to change the set value according to the situation when the settable state is resumed.

Feature r4. The second change execution means sets a setting value corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means in the settable situation occurring after the settable situation ended by the occurrence of the termination trigger. The gaming machine according to feature r3, characterized in that the setting value can be changed from .

According to the characteristic r4, in a normal setting possible state, the setting value is changed from the setting value of the current use object.

Feature r5. The situation generating means is based on the fact that a specific related operation is performed when the settable situation after the settable situation ends before the end trigger occurs in the settable situation , a setting corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means, and a setting corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means; It is characterized by having a means (a function of executing the processing of steps SA405, SA412 and SA417 in the main side CPU 63) that makes it possible to change the setting value from the value. The gaming machine according to feature r3 or r4.

According to the feature r5, when the settable state is started after the settable state ends before the end trigger occurs, the set value selected last in the previous settable state is changed to the set value. It is possible for the manager of the game hall to select whether to restart the change or to start changing the setting value from the current setting value to be used.

Feature r6. In the settable state, the setting values corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means are displayed on predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). The gaming machine according to any one of features r1 to r5, characterized in that it has means for performing the processing of steps SA801 to SA803 in the main side CPU 63.

According to the feature r6, it is possible to change the setting value while confirming the setting value that is being changed in the settable state.

Feature r7. Display of setting values corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means in a situation in which the setting is not possible is performed on predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). The gaming machine according to any one of features r1 to r6, characterized by comprising means for executing the processing of steps SA601 to SA603 in the main side CPU 63.

According to the feature r7, it is possible to check the setting value of the current use object as needed.

For the configuration of features r1 to r7, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature n group, the feature o group, the feature p group, the feature q group, and the feature r group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to optimize the configuration regarding the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature s group>
Features s1. When the predetermined key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a) is set to the predetermined corresponding state (ON-operated state) by the predetermined key, the predetermined corresponding processing (setting confirmation processing, setting value updating processing) is started. Predetermined response start means (in the 45th embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SA413 in the main CPU 63 and the function of making an affirmative determination in step SA417 in the main CPU 63; in the 46th embodiment, the step in the main CPU 63 A function of making an affirmative judgment in SA913 and a function of making an affirmative judgment in step SA917);
Predetermined response termination means (main) for terminating the predetermined response process based on specifying that the predetermined key insertion portion has been changed from the predetermined response state to the specific response state (OFF-operated state) by the predetermined key A function of executing the processing of steps SA709 and SA710 in the side CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature s1, in order to start the predetermined handling process, it is necessary to use the predetermined key to bring the predetermined key insertion portion into the predetermined handling state. It is possible to make it difficult. In this case, the predetermined correspondence processing does not end only when the predetermined key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, but ends when the predetermined key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the predetermined correspondence processing is started in a situation where the predetermined key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state for some reason, the predetermined correspondence processing is not terminated immediately, and the predetermined key insertion portion is removed from the specific correspondence state. Since the predetermined correspondence processing is terminated by further changing the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state after changing to the predetermined correspondence state, the predetermined correspondence processing can be terminated at a timing preferable for the manager of the game hall.

Feature s2. Another starting means for starting the predetermined handling process in a situation where the predetermined key insertion unit is in the specific handling state based on the establishment of the specific start condition (step SA412 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-fifth embodiment). and a function of making an affirmative judgment at step SA414 in the main CPU 63, and a function of making an affirmative judgment at steps SA905 and SA916 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-sixth embodiment). The gaming machine according to feature s1, characterized by:

According to feature s2, the predetermined response process is started even when the predetermined key insertion portion is in the specific response state based on the fact that the specific start condition is satisfied. It is possible to convert However, in this configuration, the predetermined correspondence processing is started when the predetermined key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state. It does not end only with , and ends when the predetermined key insertion portion is changed from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state. As a result, even if the predetermined correspondence processing is started in a situation where the predetermined key insertion portion is in the specific correspondence state, the predetermined correspondence processing is not terminated immediately, and the predetermined key insertion portion is changed from the specific correspondence state to the predetermined correspondence state. , the predetermined correspondence process is ended by further changing from the predetermined correspondence state to the specific correspondence state, so that the predetermined correspondence processing can be finished at a timing preferable for the manager of the game hall.

Feature s3. The predetermined response start means starts the predetermined response process based on the fact that the predetermined key insertion portion is in the predetermined response state when supply of operating power is started,
Characteristic feature s2, characterized in that the specific start condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is stopped while the predetermined response process is being executed and then the supply of operating power is resumed. game machine.

According to feature s3, when the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined response processing is started based on the fact that the predetermined key insertion portion is in the predetermined response state. It is possible to make it difficult to perform the act of Further, even if the supply of operating power is stopped while the predetermined handling process is being executed, when the supply of operating power is resumed and the specific start condition is satisfied, the predetermined key inserting portion is activated. Predetermined response processing is started even if the state is not established. This makes it possible to give priority to the start of the predetermined response process when the predetermined response process ends in the middle.

Feature s4. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function),
The gaming machine according to any one of features s1 to s3, wherein the predetermined corresponding process is a process related to the set value.

According to the feature s4, it is possible to achieve the above-described excellent effects for the processing related to the setting value.

For the configuration of features s1 to s4, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the group of characteristics s, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, for example, a lottery process is executed to determine whether or not to generate a game state advantageous to the player by the control means.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as the above examples, it is necessary to favorably progress processing in the control means, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature t group>
Features t1. A setting means for setting a setting value to be used from a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (in the first embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S205 to S207 in the main side CPU 63, , the function of executing the processing of steps S3106 to S3108 in the main CPU 63 in the eleventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S3207 to S3209 in the main CPU 63 in the twelfth embodiment, and the twenty-second embodiment. Then, the function of executing the processing of steps S5605 to S5607 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SB311 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, and the processing of step SB915 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment. function) and
Circumstance generating means (step S103 in the main CPU 63 in the first embodiment) for creating a configurable state (circumstance in which the setting value update process is executed) in which the setting value to be used can be changed. In the twenty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative judgment in steps S5503 to S5507 in the main CPU 63. In the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative judgment in step SB113 in the main CPU 63. , in the fifty-third embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB812 in the main CPU 63);
When the settable state is reached, the start handling means (in the first embodiment, the main side CPU 63 executes the process of step S201 Functions: In the eleventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S3102 in the main CPU 63. In the twelfth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S3203 in the main CPU 63. In the twenty-second embodiment, the main CPU 63 , a function of executing the processing of step SB304 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step SB905 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature t1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, when the setting becomes possible, the setting value is changed from the predetermined starting setting value. As a result, regardless of the setting value to be used before entering the settable state, it is possible to change the setting value from a certain starting setting value in the settable state. Therefore, it becomes easy for the operator to understand the work content of the setting value changing operation.

Feature t2. The gaming machine according to feature t1, wherein the set value corresponding to the start is a set value (“setting 1”) with the lowest advantage.

According to the feature t2, when the setting becomes possible, the setting value is changed from the setting value with the lowest advantage. As a result, even if the manager of the game hall unintentionally terminates the settable situation immediately after it becomes settable, the set value has the lowest advantage. Even if is performed, it is possible to prevent unintended disadvantages from occurring in the game hall.

Feature t3. setting correspondence storage means (setting reference area 341) for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to the setting value set by the setting means;
selection correspondence storage means (setting update area 342) for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value selected in the settable state;
with
The situation generation means is means for changing the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means so that the set value to be selected is changed when a change opportunity occurs in the settable situation. (In the 49th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SB307 and SB310 in the main CPU 63, in the 53rd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SB908 and SB914 in the main CPU 63),
The setting means stores information corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means as the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage means when an end opportunity occurs in the settable situation. By setting the setting value that was selected in the setting possible state as a use target,
The game according to feature t1 or t2, wherein the start handling means causes the selection handling information corresponding to the setting value for the start handling to be stored in the selection handling storage means when the settable state is reached. machine.

According to feature t3, setting correspondence storage means for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to a setting value to be used, and selection correspondence storing means for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to a setting value in the process of being changed in a settable state are provided. By providing the setting value, it is possible to change the setting value in the setting enabled state while storing and holding the information of the setting value set before the setting enabled state is started.

Feature t4. In the settable state, the setting values corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means are displayed on predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). The gaming machine according to feature t3, characterized in that it comprises means for performing the processing of steps SA801 to SA803 in the main side CPU 63.

According to feature t4, it is possible to change the setting value while confirming the setting value that is being changed in the settable state.

Feature t5. Display of setting values corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the setting correspondence storage means in a situation in which the setting is not possible is performed on predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204). The gaming machine according to feature t3 or t4, characterized by comprising means for executing the processing of steps SA601 to SA603 in the main side CPU 63.

According to the feature t5, it is possible to check the setting value of the current use object as needed.

For the configuration of features t1 to t5, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the group of characteristics t, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to optimize the configuration regarding the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature u group>
Features u1. a first control means (MPU 62);
a second control means (sound and light side MPU 352) that executes control corresponding to the information transmitted by the first control means;
In a game machine equipped with
The first control means is
First transmission means (main side in the forty-ninth embodiment) for transmitting first start correspondence information (return command at the time of update) based on the fact that the first start state is established when the supply of operating power is started the function of executing the process of step SB314 in the CPU 63, the function of executing the process of step SB918 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment);
A second transmitting means (49th In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB118 or step SB207 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SB618 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the step in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment a function of executing the process of SB725, a function of executing the process of step SB816 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the process of step SC118 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to feature u1, in a configuration in which control corresponding to information transmitted by the first control means is executed by the second control means, the first control means performs the first start when supply of operating power is started. The first start correspondence information is transmitted based on the fact that it is in the situation, and the second start correspondence information is transmitted based on the fact that it is in the second start situation. As a result, it becomes possible to perform control corresponding to the type of start situation when the supply of operating power is started, not only by the first control means but also by the second control means.

Feature u2. When the supply of operating power is started, the first control means performs processing at the start of supply of operating power (forty-ninth embodiment) in the first start situation and in the second start situation. Then, steps SB101 to SB122, steps SB601 to SB622 in the fifty-first embodiment, steps SB701 to SB729 in the fifty-second embodiment, steps SB801 to SB818 and steps SB823 to SB826 in the fifty-third embodiment, 54. The gaming machine according to feature u1, wherein at least part of the processing contents of steps SC101 to SC120 and steps SC125 to SC128 are different.

According to feature u2, at least a part of the processing at the start of supply of operating power in the first control means is performed depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition occurs when the supply of operating power is started. Since the contents of the processing are different, it becomes possible for the first control means to execute the processing corresponding to the starting situation as the processing when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature u3. The second control means is
Start correspondence execution means for executing the start correspondence process regardless of whether the first start correspondence information is received or the second start correspondence information is received function) and
When one of the first start correspondence information and the second start correspondence information is received, predetermined correspondence processing is executed, and the other of the first start correspondence information and the second start correspondence information is received. Predetermined response execution means (a function of executing the processing of steps SB407, SB409 and SB411 in the sound and light side CPU 353) that does not execute the predetermined response processing when the start response information is received;
The gaming machine according to feature u1 or u2, characterized by comprising:

According to feature u3, the second control means executes the start handling process regardless of whether the first start handling information or the second start handling information is received. The transmission of the information can be used as a trigger to cause the second control means to execute the start-handling process. Further, the second control means executes a predetermined response process when one of the first start response information and the second start response information is received, and performs a predetermined response process when the other start response information is received. No action is taken. As a result, it becomes possible to perform control corresponding to the type of start situation when the supply of operating power is started, not only by the first control means but also by the second control means.

Feature u4. One of the first start situation and the second start situation is when a predetermined start corresponding operation (RAM clear operation, setting change operation, or setting confirmation operation) is performed when supply of operating power is started. occurs based on
Characteristic u3 characterized in that the other of the first start situation and the second start situation occurs based on the fact that the predetermined start corresponding operation is not performed when supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature u4, when the supply of the operating power is started, depending on whether or not the predetermined start corresponding operation is performed, the content of the control executed not only by the first control means but also by the second control means can be made different.

Feature u5. The first control means performs processing for controlling the progress of the game after transmitting any one of a plurality of types of start correspondence information including the first start correspondence information and the second start correspondence information. (Steps S8907 to S8920) is configured to execute,
The second control means is configured to execute processing (steps SB412 to SB414) corresponding to the progress of the game after receiving any one of the plurality of types of start correspondence information. The gaming machine according to feature u3 or u4.

According to feature u5, the first control means transmits any start correspondence information before starting processing for controlling the progress of the game, and the second control means receives any start correspondence information. A process corresponding to the progress of the game is executed. As a result, it is possible for the second control means to execute the process corresponding to the content of the progress of the game after the first control means executes the process for controlling the progress of the game. It becomes possible. In this case, by having the configuration of the feature u3, the process corresponding to the progress of the game is started by using a plurality of pieces of start correspondence information that differentiates whether or not the predetermined correspondence process is executed in the second control means. It is possible to cause the second control means to recognize the opportunity.

Feature u6. The first control means is
Means for executing a common handling process regardless of whether the supply of operating power is started and the first start condition or the second start condition (the forty-ninth embodiment). Then, the function of executing the processing of steps SB101 to SB103 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps SB601 to SB603 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the steps in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. A function of executing the processes of SB701 and SB702, a function of executing the processes of steps SB801 to SB803 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and the processes of steps SC101 to SC103 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. function) and
When the supply of operating power is started, specific handling processing is executed based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition, and the supply of operating power is started. In the forty-ninth embodiment, means for not executing the specific handling process based on the other start situation of the first start situation and the second start situation (step SB112 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, step The function of executing the process of SB115 or SB117, the function of executing the process of step SB612, step SB615 or step SB617 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, the step SB711 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment, step The function of executing the process of SB718 or SB721, the function of executing the process of step SB810, step SB813 or step SB815 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, the step SC111 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment, step function to execute the processing of SC115 or step SC117);
The gaming machine according to any one of features u1 to u5, characterized by comprising:

According to feature u6, the first control means executes the common handling process regardless of whether the first start situation or the second start situation is established, while the first start situation and the second start situation If the starting situation is one of the two starting situations, the specific handling process is executed. As a result, the common handling process is executed by the first control means regardless of the start situation, and the process corresponding to the type of start situation is executed by the first control means. It becomes possible to In this case, the configuration of feature u1 is provided, and the first control means transmits the first start correspondence information based on the first start situation, and the second start situation based on the second start situation. 2 Since the start correspondence information is transmitted, the control corresponding to the type of start situation when the supply of operating power is started can be performed not only by the first control means but also by the second control means. Become.

Feature u7. The first control means is
A setting means for setting a set value to be used from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (in the forty-ninth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB915 in the main CPU 63);
Based on the fact that the first setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c) has been performed when the supply of the operating power is started, the first start situation is established. A first response execution means (main side CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment) for making it possible to change the setting value to be used (situation in which setting value update processing is executed) A function of making an affirmative determination in step SB114, a function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment, In the fifty-third embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination at step SB812 in the main CPU 63, and in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination at step SC113 in the main CPU 63;
When the supply of operating power is started, the second start condition is set by the setting means based on the fact that the second setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) is performed. a second response execution means (a function of executing a setting confirmation process in the main CPU 63) for notifying the setting value to be used in the
The gaming machine according to any one of features u1 to u6, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature u7, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Also, in order to change the setting value to be used, it is necessary to perform the first setting related operation when the supply of operating power is started, so the act of illegally changing the setting value to be used It is possible to make it difficult to perform In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is notified by performing the second setting-related operation, so the manager of the game hall confirms the setting value to be used as necessary. becomes possible. In this case, the configuration of feature u1 is provided, and the first control means transmits the first start correspondence information based on the first start situation, and the second start situation based on the second start situation. Since the 2-start correspondence information is transmitted, it is possible for the second control means to perform different control depending on whether the setting is possible or when the set value to be used is notified.

Feature u8. The first control means is
Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
First response execution means (set value update processing or setting confirmation in the main CPU 63) for executing a predetermined setting-related process related to the set value based on the fact that the supply of operating power is started and the first start situation function to execute processing for
A second response executing means (main side in the forty-ninth embodiment) for executing a different response process different from the predetermined setting-related process based on the fact that the supply of operating power is started is in the second start situation. The function of executing the process of step SB117 in the CPU 63, the function of executing the process of step SB617 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB721 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment, In the fifty-third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB815 in the main CPU 63, and in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SC117 in the main CPU 63;
The gaming machine according to any one of features u1 to u7, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature u8, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that Further, when the supply of the operating power is started, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed based on the first start condition, and when the supply of the operating power is started, the second start condition is established. Based on this, another handling process different from the predetermined setting-related process is executed. This makes it possible to cause a case where the predetermined setting-related processing is executed and a case where it is not executed according to the start state when the supply of operating power is started. In this case, the configuration of feature u1 is provided, and the first control means transmits the first start correspondence information based on the first start situation, and the second start situation based on the second start situation. Since the 2-start correspondence information is transmitted, the second control means can perform different control depending on whether or not the first control means executes the predetermined setting-related processing. .

Feature u9. The gaming machine according to feature u8, wherein the second response execution means executes a process for initializing a predetermined storage area provided in the first control means as the different response process.

According to the feature u9, a case where a predetermined setting-related process is executed and a case where a predetermined storage area of the first control means is initialized are generated according to the start situation when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to In this case, the configuration of feature u1 is provided, and the first control means transmits the first start correspondence information based on the first start situation, and the second start situation based on the second start situation. In order to transmit the 2-start correspondence information, the second control means performs different control depending on whether the first control means executes a predetermined setting-related process or when a predetermined storage area is initialized. It becomes possible to

Feature u10. The second control means is
When one of the first start correspondence information and the second start correspondence information is received, the time correspondence information measured by the time measuring means (RTC 356) capable of measuring the time is stored in time correspondence. Means (memory 357 for RTC) for storing means (in the 49th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB407 in the sound and light side CPU 353; in the 50th embodiment, executing the processing of step SB507 in the sound and light side CPU 353 function) and
Means for executing the time correspondence processing when it is time to execute the processing based on the time correspondence information stored in the time correspondence storage means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, the processing of step SB413 in the sound and light side CPU 353 is executed a function to execute the processing of step SB513 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the fiftieth embodiment);
The gaming machine according to any one of features u1 to u9, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature u10, the second control means executes the time correspondence process when the process execution timing comes based on the time correspondence information stored in the time correspondence storage means. It is possible to execute time-based processing at . In this case, when one of the first start correspondence information and the second start correspondence information is received, the time correspondence information measured by the time measurement means is stored in the time correspondence storage means. This makes it possible to select a situation in which the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means and a situation in which it is not newly stored.

For the configuration of features u1 to u10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Feature v group>
Feature v1. Time storage execution means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, sound and light side a function of executing the processing of step SB407 in the CPU 353 (a function of executing the processing of step SB507 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the fiftieth embodiment);
Time correspondence execution means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, step SB413 of the sound and light side CPU 353 a function of executing processing (a function of executing the processing of step SB513 in the sound and light side CPU 353 in the fiftieth embodiment);
with
The time storage execution means, when the supply of operating power is started, the first start situation (in the 49th embodiment, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned ON in the situation of no operation, the 50th In the embodiment, when the operation of turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where the RAM clear operation, setting change operation or setting confirmation operation is performed). The time correspondence information stored in the time correspondence storage means is stored in the time correspondence storage means, and when the supply of operating power is started, the second start situation (in the forty-ninth embodiment, the RAM clear operation, setting change operation, or setting confirmation operation is performed) When the power ON operation of the pachinko machine 10 is performed in a situation where there is no operation in the fiftieth embodiment). and the time correspondence information measured by the time measuring means is not stored in the time correspondence storage means.

According to feature v1, the time-related processing is executed when the processing execution timing comes based on the time-related information stored in the time-related storage means. can be made to be executed. In this case, when the supply of the operating power is started and the first start situation occurs, the time correspondence information measured by the time measuring means is stored in the time correspondence storage means, and the supply of the operating power is started. In the case where the second start situation is reached, the time correspondence information is not stored in the time correspondence storage means. This makes it possible to select a situation in which the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means and a situation in which it is not newly stored.

Feature v2. One of the first start situation and the second start situation is when a predetermined start corresponding operation (RAM clear operation, setting change operation, or setting confirmation operation) is performed when supply of operating power is started. occurs based on
Characteristic v1 characterized in that the other of the first start situation and the second start situation occurs based on the fact that the predetermined start corresponding operation is not performed when supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine described in .

According to feature v2, depending on whether or not a predetermined start handling operation is performed when the supply of operating power is started, the time correspondence information may or may not be newly stored in the time correspondence storage means. It is possible to select each of

Feature v3. The second start situation occurs based on a predetermined start corresponding operation (RAM clear operation, setting change operation, or setting confirmation operation) being performed when supply of operating power is started,
The gaming machine according to feature v1 or v2, wherein the first start situation occurs when the predetermined start corresponding operation is not performed when supply of operating power is started.

According to the feature v3, if the predetermined start corresponding operation is not performed when the supply of the operating power is started, the time corresponding information is newly stored in the time corresponding storage means, and the supply of the operating power is started. In this case, the time correspondence information is not stored in the time correspondence storage means when a predetermined start correspondence operation is performed. As a result, when the supply of the operating power is started, the time corresponding information is basically newly stored in the time corresponding storage means, and the predetermined start corresponding operation is performed as necessary, whereby the time corresponding to the time is determined. It is possible to prevent the correspondence information from being stored in the time correspondence storage means.

Feature v4. When the supply of operating power is started, a specific handling process is executed based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition, and the supply of operating power is started. In the forty-ninth embodiment, means for not executing the specific handling process based on the other start situation of the first start situation and the second start situation (step SB112 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, step The function of executing the processing of SB115 or step SB117, the function of executing the processing of step SB612, step SB615 or step SB617 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, the step SB711 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment, step The function of executing the process of SB718 or SB721, the function of executing the process of step SB810, step SB813 or step SB815 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, the step SC111 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment, step function of executing the processing of SC115 or step SC117).

According to the feature v4, the specific handling process is executed when the starting situation is one of the first starting situation and the second starting situation. In this case, with the configuration of feature v1, the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means based on the first start situation, and the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means based on the second start situation. Correspondence information is not stored in the time correspondence storage means. Thereby, it is possible to associate whether or not specific correspondence processing is executed and whether or not time correspondence information is newly stored.

Feature v5. When the supply of operating power is started, the specific handling process is executed based on the second start state, and when the supply of the operating power is started, the first start state is established. means for not executing the specific handling process based on (the function of executing the processing of step SB112, step SB115 or step SB117 in the main side CPU 63 in the 49th embodiment, step SB612 in the main side CPU 63 in the 51st embodiment, A function of executing the processing of step SB615 or SB617, a function of executing the processing of step SB711, step SB718 or step SB721 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment, step SB810 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, Features v1 to v4 characterized by having the function of executing the processing of step SB813 or step SB815, or the function of executing the processing of step SC111, step SC115 or step SC117 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of 1.

According to feature v5, the specific handling process is executed in the case of the second start situation out of the first start situation and the second start situation. In this case, with the configuration of feature v1, the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means based on the first start situation, and the time correspondence information is newly stored in the time correspondence storage means based on the second start situation. Correspondence information is not stored in the time correspondence storage means. This makes it possible to prevent the time correspondence information from being newly stored in the time correspondence storage means when the specific correspondence processing is executed.

Feature v6. Means for executing a common handling process regardless of whether the supply of operating power is started and the first start condition or the second start condition (the forty-ninth embodiment). Then, the function of executing the processing of steps SB101 to SB103 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps SB601 to SB603 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the steps in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. A function of executing the processes of SB701 and SB702, a function of executing the processes of steps SB801 to SB803 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and the processes of steps SC101 to SC103 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. A gaming machine according to feature v4 or v5, characterized by comprising a function of executing

According to feature v6, the common handling process is executed in either the first start situation or the second start situation, while the first start situation and the second start situation In the case of one of the start situations, the specific handling process is executed. As a result, it is possible to execute the common handling process regardless of the starting situation, and to execute the process corresponding to the type of the starting situation.

Feature v7. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value when supply of operating power is started (function for executing setting value update processing or setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63);
with
The setting-related execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition when supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features v1 to v6, characterized in that

According to the feature v7, since the set value to be used is set from among multiple stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is set to be used. It is expected that Further, a predetermined setting-related process is executed based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition when supply of operating power is started. Thereby, it is possible to associate whether or not the predetermined setting-related processing is executed and whether or not the time correspondence information is newly stored.

Feature v8. Initializing a predetermined storage area provided in the control means based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition when supply of operating power is started. means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB117 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB617 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the a function of executing the process of step SB721, a function of executing the process of step SB815 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the process of step SC117 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of features v1 to v7, characterized in that

According to feature v8, the predetermined storage area of the first control means is initialized based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition when supply of operating power is started. become. This makes it possible to associate the presence or absence of initialization of the predetermined storage area with the presence or absence of new storage of the time corresponding information.

For the configuration of features v1 to v8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the group of characteristics u and the group of characteristics v, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as the above examples, it is necessary to perform the processing appropriately when the supply of operating power is started, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature w group>
Features w1. Predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204);
a predetermined display control means for controlling the display of the predetermined display means (a function of executing a second timer interrupt process in the main CPU 63);
Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among multiple stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63 function) and
setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value when supply of operating power is started (function for executing setting value update processing or setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined display control means is
means for causing the predetermined display means to display the setting value when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed (function for executing the processing of steps S9004 and S9006 in the main CPU 63);
After the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, check control means (in the thirty-seventh embodiment, the main A function of executing the processing of step S9519 in the side CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of step SA419 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-fifth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SA919 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-sixth embodiment, The function of executing the processing of step SB123 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB623 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the step SB712 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. and the function of executing the processing of step SB719, the function of executing the processing of step SB817 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SC119 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature w1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the setting value is displayed on the predetermined display means, so that the manager of the game hall can grasp the current setting value by checking the predetermined display means. becomes. In addition, since the display for checking is performed by the predetermined display means, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal.

In this case, when the supply of operating power is started, a check display is performed by the predetermined display means after predetermined setting-related processing is executed. As a result, display of setting values when predetermined setting-related processing is executed does not require adjustment processing such as ending the check display halfway when predetermined setting-related processing is started. can be prioritized over the check display.

Feature w2. The check control means controls the check display regardless of whether the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, or the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed. The gaming machine according to feature w1, characterized in that the predetermined display means is caused to perform.

According to the feature w2, when the supply of operating power is started, the display for checking is performed by the predetermined display means regardless of whether or not the predetermined setting-related processing is executed. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal regardless of the situation when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature w3. As processing at the start of supply, which is executed when the supply of operating power is started, whether the predetermined setting-related processing is executed or the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed. A common process is set, which is a process to be executed in common, and is a process that is executed after the predetermined setting-related process when the predetermined setting-related process is executed,
The gaming machine according to feature w1 or w2, wherein a process for starting the check display on the predetermined display means is set as the common process.

According to the feature w3, when the supply of operating power is started, the display for checking is performed by the predetermined display means regardless of whether or not the predetermined setting-related processing is executed. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal regardless of the situation when the supply of operating power is started. In addition, since the processing for causing the predetermined display means to start the check display is set as a common processing, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects already described while simplifying the processing configuration.

Feature w4. Means for executing processing for advancing the game after the supply of operating power is started and the processing at the time of supply start is completed (function for executing the processing of steps S8907 to S8920 in the main CPU 63),
The gaming machine according to any one of features w1 to w3, characterized in that the process for advancing the game can be started even in a situation where the display for checking is being executed by the predetermined display means. .

According to the feature w4, even when the display for checking is being executed on the predetermined display means, the processing for progressing the game can be started. It is possible to prevent the start timing of the processing for progressing the game from being delayed even when the display for the game is performed.

Feature w5. Delay execution means for executing delay processing that makes it possible to delay the start of the processing for advancing the game when the supply of operating power is started (executing the processing of steps SB715 and SB724 in the main CPU 63 function),
The check control means causes the predetermined display means to start the check display before the delay process is started when the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of the characterizing features w1 to w4.

According to the feature w5, the initial setting of various devices is completed by executing a delay process that makes it possible to delay the start of the process for advancing the game when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to start processing for advancing the game later. In this case, if the predetermined setting-related processing is not executed when the supply of the operating power is started, the check display on the predetermined display means is started before the delay processing is started. As a result, it is possible to perform the check display using the period in which the start of the process for progressing the game is delayed.

Feature w6. The gaming machine according to feature w5, wherein the delay execution means does not execute the delay process when the predetermined setting-related process is executed.

According to the feature w6, it takes a predetermined period of time to execute the predetermined setting-related processing, so it is possible to complete the initial setting of various devices before the processing for progressing the game is started. Become. In this case, by preventing the delay processing from being executed when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the start of the processing for progressing the game in a situation where the predetermined setting-related processing is executed is extremely difficult. It is possible to avoid being late.

Feature w7. The setting-related execution means includes:
When the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is changed based on the first setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c) being performed. can be performed (situation in which set value update processing is executed). In the fifty-first embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 in the main CPU 63; A function of making an affirmative determination at SB812, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SC113 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment);
When the supply of operating power is started, the notification is generated so that the setting value to be used is notified based on the fact that the second setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) is performed. Means (a function of executing a setting confirmation process in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to any one of features w1 to w6, characterized by comprising:

According to feature w7, in order to change the setting value to be used, it is necessary to perform the first setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to make it difficult to perform the act to be attempted. In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is notified by performing the second setting-related operation, so the manager of the game hall confirms the setting value to be used as necessary. becomes possible.

Feature w8. The predetermined display control means includes means for displaying information corresponding to the management result of the game history on the predetermined display means (function for executing the processes of steps S8708, S8709 and S9107 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to any one of features w1 to w7 characterized by:

According to the feature w8, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall of the management result of the game history. In this case, whether or not the information corresponding to the management result of the game history is correctly displayed on the predetermined display means by performing the check display on the predetermined display means with the configuration of the feature w1. can be confirmed.

In addition, for the configuration of features w1 to w8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Feature x group>
Features x1. Predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204);
a predetermined display control means for controlling the display of the predetermined display means (a function of executing a second timer interrupt process in the main CPU 63);
Means for executing processing for progressing the game after the supply of operating power is started and the state after the start of supply is completed (function for executing the processing of steps S8907 to S8920 in the main CPU 63);
with
The predetermined display control means causes the predetermined display means to perform a check display for confirming whether or not the predetermined display means is normal in the situation after the start of supply (the thirty-sixth embodiment). has a function of executing the processing of step S9405 in the main side CPU 63, and a function of executing the processing of steps SB713 and SB722 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment),
A delay situation that makes it possible to delay the start of the process for advancing the game in a situation where the check display is being performed by the predetermined display means (in the thirty-sixth embodiment, a negative determination is made in step S9406 (i.e., in the fifty-second embodiment, the processing of steps SB715 and SB724 is executed by the main CPU 63).

According to the feature x1, when the supply of the operating power is started, the check display is performed on the predetermined display means, so that it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined display means is normal. In this case, a delay situation may occur that makes it possible to delay the start of the process for progressing the game while the check display is being performed. As a result, it is possible to secure an opportunity to confirm the check display on the predetermined display means before the processing for progressing the game is started. In addition, it is possible to complete the initial setting of various devices before the processing for progressing the game is started due to the occurrence of the delay situation. By using this delay situation, it is possible to cause the predetermined display means to perform a check display.

Feature x2. Means for causing the delay situation to occur in the situation where the display for checking is performed on the predetermined display means (in the thirty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S9406 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, The gaming machine according to feature x1, characterized in that it has a function of executing the processing of steps SB715 and SB724 in the main side CPU 63 in the form.

According to the feature x2, since the situation is delayed while the check display is being performed, the processing for advancing the game should not be started while the check display is being performed. becomes possible.

Features x3. When the supply of operating power is started, the delay situation occurs in the situation where the display for checking is performed by the predetermined display means based on the first start situation, and the supply of the operating power is started. The gaming machine according to feature x1 or x2, characterized in that the delay situation does not occur in the situation where the check display is being performed by the predetermined display means based on the fact that the game is in the second start situation.

According to the feature x3, in the case of the first start situation, the game progresses while the check display is being performed by causing a delay situation in the situation where the check display is being performed by the predetermined display means. It is possible to prevent the process from being started, and in the case of the second start situation, it is possible to prevent the delay situation from occurring in the situation where the check display is being performed by the predetermined display means. It is possible to prevent the start timing of processing for progressing a game from being extremely late.

Features x4. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among multiple stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63 function) and
setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value when supply of operating power is started (function for executing setting value update processing or setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63);
with
the first start situation is a situation in which the predetermined setting-related process is not executed in the post-supply start situation;
The gaming machine according to feature x3, wherein the second start situation is a situation in which the predetermined setting-related processing is executed in the post-supply start situation.

According to the feature x4, it takes a predetermined period of time to execute the predetermined setting-related processing, so it is possible to complete the initial setting of various devices before the processing for progressing the game is started. Become. In this case, when the predetermined setting-related processing is executed, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed by preventing a delay situation in the situation where the check display is being performed by the predetermined display means. It is possible to prevent the start of the processing for progressing the game from being extremely late in the situation.

Features x5. The setting-related execution means includes:
When the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is changed based on the first setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c) being performed. (in the forty-ninth embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB114 in the main CPU 63; In the fifty-first embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 in the main CPU 63; A function of making an affirmative determination at SB812, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SC113 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment);
When the supply of operating power is started, notification is generated so that the setting value to be used is notified based on the fact that the second setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) is performed. Means (a function of executing a setting confirmation process in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to feature x4, characterized by comprising:

According to feature x5, in order to change the setting value to be used, it is necessary to perform the first setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is started, so the setting value to be used is illegally changed. It is possible to make it difficult to perform the act to be attempted. In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is notified by performing the second setting-related operation, so the manager of the game hall confirms the setting value to be used as necessary. becomes possible.

Features x6. The predetermined display control means includes means for displaying information corresponding to the management result of the game history on the predetermined display means (function for executing the processes of steps S8708, S8709 and S9107 in the main CPU 63). The gaming machine according to any one of features x1 to x5 characterized by:

According to the feature x6, it is possible to notify the manager of the game hall of the management result of the game history. In this case, whether or not the information corresponding to the management result of the game history is correctly displayed on the predetermined display means by performing the check display on the predetermined display means with the configuration of the feature x1. can be confirmed.

For the configuration of features x1 to x6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the group of features w and the group of features x, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as those exemplified above, there is a demand for a configuration in which it is possible to confirm whether or not the display on the predetermined display means is being performed correctly, and there is still room for improvement in this respect. be.

<Characteristic group y>
Feature y1. A setting means for setting a set value to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (in the 49th embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB915 in the main CPU 63);
Circumstance generating means (step SB114 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment) for creating a configurable situation (a situation in which the setting value update process is executed) in which the setting value to be used can be changed. In the fifty-first embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 of the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 of the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB812 in the main CPU 63, in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SC113 in the main CPU 63);
Setting monitoring means for executing setting monitoring processing for monitoring whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal (in the 49th embodiment, the function of executing step SB106 in the main CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB606 in the main CPU 63, in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB705 in the main CPU 63, and in the fifty-third embodiment, the processing of step SB806 in the main CPU the function to be executed, in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SC106 in the main CPU 63);
with
Processing at the start of supply executed when supply of operating power to the control means having the setting means is started (steps SB101 to SB122 in the 49th embodiment, steps SB601 to SB601 in the 51st embodiment SB622, steps SB701 to SB729 in the fifty-second embodiment, steps SB801 to SB818 and steps SB823 to SB826 in the fifty-third embodiment, steps SC101 to SC120 and steps SC125 to SC128 in the fifty-fourth embodiment) , wherein the setting monitoring process is included in the gaming machine.

According to the feature y1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, since the setting monitoring process is executed to monitor whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal, if the setting value to be used is abnormal, it is possible to deal with it. In addition, since the setting monitoring process is included in the process at the start of supply, it is possible to prevent the process from starting to progress the game even though the setting value of the target to be used is abnormal. becomes.

Feature y2. The gaming machine according to feature y1, wherein the setting monitoring means executes the setting monitoring process each time a monitoring opportunity occurs even after the supply start process is completed.

According to feature y2, since the setting monitoring process is executed every time a monitoring trigger occurs after the process at the start of supply is completed, it becomes easy to identify that the set value to be used is abnormal.

Feature y3. Equipped with means for executing periodically activated interrupt processing (function for executing first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63),
The gaming machine according to feature y2, wherein the interrupt processing includes the setting monitoring processing.

According to feature y3, since the setting monitoring process is executed each time it is started periodically, it is possible to increase the frequency of monitoring whether or not the setting value to be used is abnormal.

Feature y4. The setting monitoring means places a regulation state in which execution of a predetermined progress process for progressing the game is restricted based on the fact that the setting value of the object to be used is specified to be abnormal in the setting monitoring process. Regulating means (the function of executing the processing of step SB119 in the main CPU 63 in the 49th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB619 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment , a function of executing the processing of step SB823 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step SC125 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of features y1 to y3, characterized in that

According to the feature y4, when it is specified that the setting value to be used is abnormal, the execution of the predetermined progression process for advancing the game is regulated, so even if the setting value to be used is abnormal It is possible to prevent the game from being started regardless.

Feature y5. Means for canceling the restricted state based on the occurrence of the settable state (a function of executing the processing of step SB303 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, step SB904 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment) The gaming machine according to feature y4, characterized by comprising a function of executing the process of

According to the feature y5, it is possible to set a new set value for use when the situation in which the set value for use is abnormal is resolved.

Feature y6. Characteristic y4 or y5, wherein the regulating means is characterized in that even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the regulated state, when the supply of operating power is resumed, the regulated state is established. The gaming machine described in .

According to the characteristic y6, it is possible to prevent the state in which the execution of the predetermined progression process is restricted due to the setting value to be used being abnormal from being canceled simply by stopping the supply of the operating power.

Feature y7. Features y4 to The gaming machine according to any one of y6.

According to feature y7, it is possible to execute the non-restricted process even in a situation where the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted due to an abnormal set value to be used. This makes it possible to guarantee the execution of necessary processing even in the restricted state.

Feature y8. The gaming machine according to characteristic y7, wherein the non-restriction process includes a power failure monitoring process (step S8901) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure.

According to feature y8, since the power failure monitoring process is executed even in the restricted state, it is possible to appropriately deal with power failure when it occurs in the restricted state.

Feature y9. The setting monitoring means notifies the player to recognize that the setting possible state should be generated based on the fact that the setting value of the object to be used is specified to be abnormal in the setting monitoring process. Execution means (function of executing the process of step SB121 in the main CPU 63 in the 49th embodiment, function of executing the process of step SB621 in the main CPU 63 in the 51st embodiment, function of executing the process of step SB621 in the 52nd embodiment In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB728 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step SB825 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and the processing of step SC127 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. The gaming machine according to any one of characteristics y1 to y8, characterized in that it has a function of

According to the feature y9, when it is specified that the setting value of the object to be used is abnormal, the notification is executed so that the player can recognize that the setting possible state should be generated. When the value becomes abnormal, it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to eliminate it.

For the configuration of features y1 to y9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic y group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to a winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to appropriately manage the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature z group>
Feature z1. Predetermined monitoring means (thirty-third embodiment) for monitoring whether or not a predetermined abnormality occurs in information stored in a predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control) when supply of operating power is started Then, the function of executing the processing of steps S7906 and S7909 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps S8807 and S8810 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the step in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-sixth embodiment. A function of executing the processing of steps S9408 and S9411, a function of executing the processing of steps S9506 and S9509 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-seventh embodiment, and the processing of steps S9905 and S9908 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-second embodiment. in the forty-fifth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SA406 and SA409 in the main CPU 63; in the forty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SA907 and SA910 in the main CPU 63; In the 49th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SB104 to SB106 in the main CPU 63, in the 51st embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SB604 to SB606 in the main CPU 63, in the 52nd embodiment, A function of executing the processing of steps SB703 to SB705 in the side CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of steps SB804 to SB806 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and steps SC104 to SC104 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. a function to execute the processing of step SC106);
Regulation means (thirty-third embodiment) for setting a regulation state in which execution of a prescribed progress process for progressing a game is regulated based on the fact that the prescribed abnormality has occurred is specified by the prescribed monitoring means. Then, the function of executing the processing of step S7910 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of step S8811 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-fifth embodiment, and the processing of step S9412 in the main CPU 63 in the thirty-sixth embodiment. In the thirty-seventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S9510 in the main CPU 63; in the forty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S9909 in the main CPU 63; The function of executing the process of step SA410, the function of executing the process of step SA911 in the main CPU 63 in the 46th embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB119 in the main CPU 63 in the 49th embodiment, the 51st In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB619 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB726 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-third embodiment, the processing of step SB823 in the main CPU 63 the function to be executed, in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SC125 in the main CPU 63);
Means for executing non-restriction processing different from the predetermined progress processing even in the restriction state (in the thirty-third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S8201 to S8206 in the main CPU 63; in the thirty-fifth embodiment, A function of executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the processing of steps SA101 to SA106 in the main CPU 63 in the 42nd embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature z1, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the predetermined storage area, the execution of the predetermined progression process for advancing the game is regulated. It is possible to prevent the game from being started despite the occurrence. Further, even in a situation where the execution of the predetermined progression process is restricted due to the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality, the non-restriction process can be executed. This makes it possible to guarantee the execution of necessary processing even in the restricted state.

Feature z2. The non-regulation process includes a power failure monitoring process (step S8201 in the thirty-third embodiment, step S8901 in the thirty-fifth embodiment, step SA102 in the forty-second embodiment) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure. The gaming machine according to feature z1, characterized in that

According to the feature z2, the power failure monitoring process is executed even in the restricted state, so that if a power failure occurs in the restricted state, it can be dealt with appropriately.

Feature z3. Characteristic z1 or z2, wherein the regulating means is characterized in that even if the supply of operating power is stopped in the regulated state, the regulated state is established when the supply of operating power is resumed. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature z3, it is possible to prevent the state in which the execution of the predetermined progression process is restricted due to the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality from being released only by stopping the supply of the operating power.

Feature z4. A setting means for setting a set value to be used from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (in the forty-ninth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB915 in the main CPU 63);
Circumstance generating means (step SB114 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment) for creating a configurable situation (a situation in which the setting value update process is executed) in which the setting value to be used can be changed. In the fifty-first embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 in the main CPU 63. In the fifty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 in the main CPU 63. In the fifty-third In the embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB812 in the main CPU 63, in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SC113 in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to any one of features z1 to z3, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature z4, since the set value to be used is set from among the set values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, if a predetermined abnormality occurs in the information stored in the predetermined storage area, there is a possibility that the set value also has an abnormality. On the other hand, when it is specified that the information stored in the predetermined storage area has a predetermined abnormality, the execution of the predetermined progress process for advancing the game is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from starting even though there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the set value.

Feature z5. Means ( The function of executing the processing of step SB121 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB621 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the step SB728 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. , a function of executing the processing of step SB825 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step SC127 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). The gaming machine according to feature z4, characterized by:

According to the feature z5, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred, a notification is executed that enables the player to recognize that a settable situation should be generated. , it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to set the set value.

Feature z6. Means for canceling the restricted state based on the occurrence of the settable state (a function of executing the processing of step SB303 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, step SB904 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment) A gaming machine according to feature z4 or z5, characterized by comprising a function of executing the process of

According to the feature z6, it is possible to set a new set value to be used when the situation in which the predetermined abnormality occurs is resolved.

For the configuration of features z1 to z6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αA group>
Feature αA1. Predetermined monitoring means (forty-ninth embodiment) for monitoring whether or not a predetermined abnormality occurs in information stored in a predetermined storage area (work area 221 for specific control) when supply of operating power is started Then, the function of executing the processing of steps SB104 to SB106 in the main CPU 63, the function of executing the processing of steps SB604 to SB606 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the steps in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. A function of executing the processing of steps SB703 to SB705, a function of executing the processing of steps SB804 to SB806 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and the processing of steps SC104 to SC106 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. function) and
When the predetermined monitoring means identifies that the predetermined abnormality has occurred, the content of the process executed at the start of supply of the operating power is identified by the predetermined monitoring means as the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality. In the forty-ninth embodiment, the control means (the function of executing the process of step SB119 in the main CPU 63, in the fifty-first embodiment, the process of step SB619 in the main CPU 63 is In the fifty-second embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB726 in the main CPU 63. In the fifty-third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB823 in the main-side CPU 63. In the fifty-fourth embodiment, the main side a function of executing the processing of step SC125 in the CPU 63);
Specific output means (in the forty-ninth embodiment, processing of step SB122 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment) that outputs a specific output to the outside of the game machine based on the fact that the predetermined abnormality has been identified by the predetermined monitoring means. in the fifty-first embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB622 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-second embodiment, the function of executing the process of step SB729 in the main CPU 63; the function of executing the process of step SB826 in the side CPU 63, the function of executing the process of step SC128 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αA1, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred in the information stored in the predetermined storage area, the execution content of the processing at the start of supply of the operating power is the case where the predetermined abnormality has not occurred. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the process from proceeding normally even though the predetermined abnormality has occurred. Further, a specific output is performed to the outside of the game machine based on the fact that the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality is identified. As a result, it becomes possible to urge the manager of the game hall to deal with the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality.

Feature αA2. The gaming machine according to feature αA1, wherein the specific output means outputs the specific output to the outside of the gaming machine even when it is identified that an event different from the predetermined abnormality has occurred.

According to the feature αA2, even when an event different from the predetermined abnormality occurs, the specific output is performed to the outside of the gaming machine. This makes it possible to share the configuration for performing the specific output.

Feature αA3. Even if the supply of operating power is stopped in a situation where the predetermined abnormality has occurred, the specific output means is configured to operate the game machine when the supply of operating power is resumed and the predetermined abnormality has occurred. The gaming machine according to feature αA1 or αA2, wherein the specific output is performed to the outside.

According to the feature αA3, it is possible to perform a specific output to the outside of the gaming machine each time the supply of operating power is restarted in a situation where a predetermined abnormality has occurred. This makes it easier for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the predetermined abnormality has occurred.

Feature αA4. The regulation means is characterized in that, based on the fact that the prescribed abnormality has been identified by the prescribed monitoring means, a regulation state is established in which execution of a prescribed progress process for advancing the game is regulated. The gaming machine according to any one of features αA1 to αA3.

According to the feature αA4, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred with respect to the information stored in the predetermined storage area, the execution of the predetermined progress process for advancing the game is regulated. It is possible to prevent the game from being started despite the occurrence.

Feature αA5. Means for executing non-restriction processing different from the predetermined progress processing even in the restriction state (in the thirty-third embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S8201 to S8206 in the main CPU 63; in the thirty-fifth embodiment, A feature αA4 characterized by having a function of executing the processing of steps S8901 to S8905 in the main CPU 63, and a function of executing the processing of steps SA101 to SA106 in the main CPU 63 in the 42nd embodiment. The game machine described.

According to the feature αA5, it is possible to execute the non-restricted process even in a situation where the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted due to the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality. This makes it possible to guarantee the execution of necessary processing even in the restricted state.

Feature αA6. The non-regulation process includes a power failure monitoring process (step S8201 in the thirty-third embodiment, step S8901 in the thirty-fifth embodiment, step SA102 in the forty-second embodiment) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure. The gaming machine according to feature αA5, characterized in that

According to the feature αA6, since the power failure monitoring process is executed even in the restricted state, if a power failure occurs in the restricted state, it can be dealt with appropriately.

Feature αA7. Characteristic features αA4 to αA6, characterized in that the regulating means brings the regulated state into the regulated state when the supply of the operating power is restarted even if the supply of the operating power is stopped in the regulated state. The gaming machine according to any one of 1.

According to the feature αA7, it is possible to prevent the state in which the execution of the predetermined progression process is restricted due to the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality from being released only by stopping the supply of the operating power.

Feature αA8. A setting means for setting a set value to be used from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (in the forty-ninth embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step SB311 in the main side CPU 63; In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB915 in the main CPU 63);
Circumstance generating means (step SB114 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment) for creating a configurable situation (a situation in which the setting value update process is executed) in which the setting value to be used can be changed. In the fifty-first embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB614 in the main CPU 63. In the fifty-second embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB717 in the main CPU 63. In the fifty-third In the embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SB812 in the main CPU 63, in the fifty-fourth embodiment, the function of making an affirmative determination in step SC113 in the main CPU 63);
The gaming machine according to any one of features αA4 to αA7, characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αA8, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, if a predetermined abnormality occurs in the information stored in the predetermined storage area, there is a possibility that the set value also has an abnormality. On the other hand, with the configuration of feature αA1, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred with respect to information stored in a predetermined storage area, the content of the processing to be executed at the start of supply of operating power is predetermined. Since the execution contents will be different from when no error has occurred, it is possible to prevent the process from proceeding normally despite the possibility that an error has occurred with regard to the setting values. Become. In addition, since a specific output is performed outside the game machine based on the occurrence of a predetermined abnormality being identified, the game is designed to deal with the possibility that an abnormality has occurred with respect to the set value. It is possible to prompt the manager of the hall.

Feature αA9. Means ( The function of executing the processing of step SB121 in the main CPU 63 in the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB621 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-first embodiment, and the step SB728 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-second embodiment. , a function of executing the processing of step SB825 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step SC127 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). The gaming machine according to feature αA8, characterized by:

According to the feature αA9, when it is specified that a predetermined abnormality has occurred, the player is informed that the settable situation should be generated. , it is possible to urge the manager of the game hall to set the set value.

Feature αA10. The regulating means sets a regulating state in which execution of a predetermined progress process for progressing the game is regulated based on the fact that the predetermined abnormality is identified by the predetermined monitoring means. ,
This game machine includes means for canceling the restricted state based on the occurrence of the settable state (the function of executing the processing of step SB303 in the main CPU 63 in the 49th embodiment, the main CPU 63 in the 53rd embodiment, function of executing the process of step SB904 in the side CPU 63).

According to the feature αA10, it is possible to set a new set value to be used when canceling the situation in which the predetermined abnormality has occurred.

For the configuration of features αA1 to αA10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αB group>
Feature αB1. Means for starting the processing at the start of supply of operating power when supply of operating power is started (steps SB101 to SB122 in the 49th embodiment, steps SB601 to SB622 in the 51st embodiment, steps SB601 to SB622 in the 52nd embodiment, and Steps SB701 to SB729 in the embodiment, steps SB801 to SB818 and steps SB823 to SB826 in the fifty-third embodiment, steps SC101 to SC120 and steps SC125 to SC128 in the fifty-fourth embodiment, and
a means for executing periodically activated interrupt processing (a function for executing the first timer interrupt processing in the main CPU 63);
Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
Setting-related execution means for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value (function for executing setting value update processing or setting confirmation processing in the main CPU 63) )When,
Permission setting means for setting a state in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited to a state in which the execution of the interrupt process is permitted when the predetermined setting-related process is executed in the operation power supply start process. (In the forty-ninth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB201 or step SB301 in the main CPU 63, in the fifty-third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step SB901 in the main CPU 63);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αB1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, since the predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value is executed as part of the processing at the start of supply of operating power, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally execute the predetermined setting-related processing. It becomes possible.

In this case, when predetermined setting-related processing is executed in the processing at the start of supply of operating power, execution of interrupt processing is changed from a prohibited state to a permitted state. That is, while the execution of interrupt processing is basically prohibited in the processing at the start of supply of operating power, the interrupt processing can be interrupted and activated in predetermined setting-related processing. By basically prohibiting the execution of interrupt processing in the processing at the start of supply of operating power, it is possible to shorten the time required until the processing at the start of supply of operating power is completed. On the other hand, in the predetermined setting-related processing, processing related to setting values is executed, so it is assumed that it takes a long time to complete the processing. By permitting the execution of the interrupt process, it is possible to optimize the execution mode of the process.

Feature αB2. The gaming machine according to feature αB1, wherein the setting-related execution means terminates the predetermined setting-related processing based on an end trigger operation being performed in the predetermined setting-related processing.

According to the feature αB2, the predetermined setting-related processing continues until the termination trigger operation is performed, so the time required to complete the processing tends to be long. In this case, the configuration of feature αB1 is provided, and execution of interrupt processing is permitted in a situation where predetermined setting-related processing is being executed. .

Feature αB3. Prohibition setting means for setting a state in which the execution of the interrupt processing is permitted to a state in which the execution of the interrupt processing is prohibited when the predetermined setting-related processing ends (in the forty-ninth embodiment, The gaming machine according to feature αB1 or αB2, characterized by comprising a function of executing the processing of step SB206 or step SB312, or a function of executing the processing of step SB916 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment.

According to feature αB3, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited again when the predetermined setting-related process ends. This makes it possible to limit the period during which the execution of the interrupt process is permitted while the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed to the period during which the predetermined setting-related process is being executed.

Feature αB4. The gaming machine according to any one of features αB1 to αB3, wherein the interruption process includes a power failure monitoring process (step S8901) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure.

According to the feature αB4, the power failure monitoring process is executed even when the predetermined setting-related process is being executed. However, if a power failure occurs while a predetermined setting-related process is being executed, it is possible to deal with it appropriately.

Feature αB5. The interrupt process includes a progress corresponding process (steps S8907 to S8920 in the main CPU 63) executed to control the progress of the game,
When the interrupt process is interrupted and started while the predetermined setting-related process is being executed, the power failure monitoring process is executed, but the progress handling process is not executed,
Characteristic αB4 according to feature αB4, characterized in that when the interrupt process is started by an interrupt after the process for starting supply of operating power is completed, both the power failure monitoring process and the progress handling process can be executed. game machine.

According to feature αB5, in a configuration in which the occurrence of a power failure is periodically monitored while a predetermined setting-related process is being executed, the interrupt process is interrupted and activated while the predetermined setting-related process is being executed. Even if so, it is possible to prevent the execution of the progress correspondence process for controlling the progress of the game.

Feature αB6. The setting-related execution means includes:
When the supply of operating power is started, based on the fact that the first setting-related operation (the ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and the pressing operation of the reset button 68c) is performed, the predetermined setting-related processing is performed. means for executing changeable processing in which target setting values can be changed (function for executing setting value update processing in main CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power is started, based on the fact that the second setting-related operation (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) is performed, the setting value to be used is set as the predetermined setting-related processing. means for executing setting notification processing for notification (function for executing setting confirmation processing in main CPU 63);
with
The permission setting means sets a state in which the execution of the interrupt processing is prohibited to a state in which the execution of the interrupt processing is permitted when the changeable processing is executed in the processing when the supply of operating power is started. When the setting notification process is executed in the process for starting supply of operating power, the state in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited is set to the state in which the execution of the interrupt process is permitted. The gaming machine according to any one of features αB1 to αB5, characterized in that

According to feature αB6, in order to change the setting value to be used, it is necessary to perform the first setting-related operation when the supply of operating power is started. It is possible to make it difficult to perform the act to be attempted. In addition, when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is notified by performing the second setting-related operation, so the manager of the game hall confirms the setting value to be used as necessary. becomes possible.

For the configuration of features αB1 to αB6, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the feature z group, the feature αA group, and the feature αB group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machines such as the above examples, it is necessary to perform the processing appropriately when the supply of operating power is started, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αC group>
Feature αC1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
setting-related execution means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main CPU 63) for executing predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value when supply of operating power is started;
When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related process is completed and then the supply of operating power is started, the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game is restricted. state regulation means (a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB808 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of making affirmative determination at steps SC108 and SC116 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment); ,
A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the feature αC1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of the operating power is resumed, the execution of the predetermined progress processing for progressing the game is regulated. be. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress processing for advancing the game even though the predetermined setting-related processing has not been completed.

Feature αC2. The regulating means prevents the predetermined setting-related processing from being executed even when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to feature αC1, wherein the regulated state is not set when the game is to be played.

According to the feature αC2, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress processing for progressing the game from being restricted until the predetermined setting-related processing is executed when the supply of operating power is restarted. .

Feature αC3. Characteristic αC1 or A gaming machine described in αC2.

According to the feature αC3, it is possible to execute the non-restricted process even in a situation where the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted. This makes it possible to guarantee the execution of necessary processing even in the restricted state.

Feature αC4. The gaming machine according to feature αC3, wherein the non-restriction processing includes power failure monitoring processing (step S8901) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure.

According to the feature αC4, the power failure monitoring process is executed even in the restricted state, so that if a power failure occurs in the restricted state, it can be dealt with appropriately.

Feature αC5. Characteristic αC1 to αC4 characterized in that the regulating means brings the regulated state into the regulated state when the supply of the operating power is restarted even if the supply of the operating power is stopped in the regulated state. The gaming machine according to any one of 1.

According to the feature αC5, it is possible to prevent the state in which the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted from being canceled simply by stopping the supply of the operating power.

Feature αC6. Means (in the fifty-third embodiment, Any one of features αC1 to αC5 characterized by having a function of executing the processing of step SB825 in the main CPU 63, or a function of executing the processing of step SC127 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. The game machine described.

According to the feature αC6, it is possible to prompt the manager of the game hall to re-execute the predetermined setting-related processing when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. Become.

Feature αC7. Even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of operating power is started, the restriction means prevents a specific related operation (setting key insertion unit 68a) from occurring. ON operation and pressing operation of the reset button 68c) are performed.

According to the feature αC7, even if the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the game can be progressed by performing the specific related operation when the supply of the operating power is restarted. It is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process from being restricted.

Feature αC8. The gaming machine according to feature αC7, wherein the setting-related execution means executes the predetermined setting-related processing based on the fact that the specific related operation is performed when supply of operating power is started. .

According to the feature αC8, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress processing for progressing the game from being restricted until the predetermined setting-related processing is executed when the supply of operating power is restarted. .

Feature αC9. The specific related operation includes setting the setting key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a) to a predetermined corresponding state (ON operation state) by the setting key, and another predetermined operation (pressing of the reset button 68c). ) is being performed,
If the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of operating power is started, the regulation means prevents the other predetermined operation from being performed. The gaming machine according to feature αC8, wherein the restriction state is not set based on the fact that the setting key insertion portion is in the predetermined corresponding state.

According to the feature αC9, even if the specific related operation is not performed when the supply of the operating power is restarted, the setting key insertion portion is set to the predetermined correspondence state, thereby executing the predetermined progress processing for advancing the game. is not regulated. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped during the execution of the predetermined setting-related processing, the setting key insertion unit is in the predetermined corresponding state, but the power is turned on without performing any other predetermined operation. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process from being restricted.

Feature αC10. When the supply of operating power is started, another related process relating to the set value is executed based on the fact that the setting key insertion unit is set to the predetermined corresponding state in a situation where the other predetermined operation is not performed. The gaming machine according to feature αC9, further comprising another related execution means (a function for executing a setting confirmation process in the main side CPU 63).

According to the feature αC10, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related process is completed, by performing an operation for executing another related process when the supply of operating power is restarted, It is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game from being restricted.

Feature αC11. When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, and when the supply of operating power is started after that, the setting key insertion unit in a state where the other predetermined operation is not performed. is brought into the predetermined corresponding state, the predetermined setting-related processing is executed without executing the other-related processing.

According to the feature αC11, when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, and when the supply of operating power is restarted, an operation for executing another related processing is performed. , a predetermined setting-related process is executed instead of another related process. This makes it possible to give priority to execution of predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature αC12. The predetermined setting-related process is a process that enables the setting value to be used to be changed,
The gaming machine according to feature αC11, wherein the related process is a process for notifying the set value to be used.

According to the feature αC12, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the set value to be used is being changed, when the supply of operating power is resumed after that, the setting value to be used is notified. It is possible to give priority to the execution of the processing for changing the setting value to be used over the processing.

Feature αC13. The gaming machine according to any one of features αC1 to αC12, wherein the predetermined setting-related process is a process that enables the setting value to be used to be changed.

According to the feature αC13, when the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the processing for changing the set value to be used, when the supply of the operating power is restarted after that, the game progresses. Execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game even though the change of the set value has not been completed.

Note that for the configuration of features αC1 to αC13, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αD group>
Feature αD1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
Predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value is executed based on specific related operations (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and pressing operation of the reset button 68c) when supply of operating power is started. setting-related execution means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power is started, another related execution means (main a function of executing set value update processing in the side CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related process is completed and then the supply of operating power is started, the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game is restricted. state regulation means (a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB808 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of making affirmative determination at steps SC108 and SC116 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment); ,
with
Even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the regulation means detects that the specific-related operation has been performed when the supply of operating power is started after that. and even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, if the supply of operating power is started after that A gaming machine characterized in that the restricted state is not set based on the execution of a predetermined related operation.

According to the feature αD1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of the operating power is resumed, the execution of the predetermined progress processing for progressing the game is regulated. be. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress processing for advancing the game even though the predetermined setting-related processing has not been completed.

Further, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, execution of the predetermined progress processing is not restricted by performing a specific related operation when resuming the supply of operating power. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game from being restricted until the predetermined setting-related process is executed when the supply of operating power is restarted.

Further, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, the execution of the predetermined progress processing is restricted even if the predetermined related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is resumed. not. This makes it possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progression process from being restricted when an operation for executing the process related to the set value is performed.

Feature αD2. When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related process is completed and then the supply of operating power is started, the other related process is performed based on the predetermined related operation. The gaming machine according to feature αD1, wherein the predetermined setting-related processing is executed without executing

According to feature αD2, when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, and when the supply of operating power is restarted, an operation for executing another related processing is performed. , a predetermined setting-related process is executed instead of another related process. This makes it possible to give priority to execution of predetermined setting-related processing.

Feature αD3. The specific related operation includes setting the setting key inserting portion (setting key inserting portion 68a) to a predetermined correspondence state (ON operation state) by the setting key, and another predetermined operation (pressing of the reset button 68c). ) is being performed,
Characteristic αD2, wherein the predetermined related operation includes setting the setting key insertion portion to the predetermined corresponding state by the setting key, and does not include performing the other predetermined operation. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature αD3, even if a specific related operation has not been performed at the time of resuming the supply of operating power, the setting key insertion portion is in a predetermined corresponding state, so that a predetermined progress process is executed to advance the game. is not regulated. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped during the execution of the predetermined setting-related processing, the setting key insertion unit is in the predetermined corresponding state, but the power is turned on without performing any other predetermined operation. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process from being restricted.

Feature αD4. The predetermined setting-related process is a process that enables the setting value to be used to be changed,
The gaming machine according to any one of features αD1 to αD3, wherein the another related process is a process for notifying the set value to be used.

According to the feature αD4, when the supply of the operating power is stopped in the middle of the processing for changing the set value to be used, when the supply of the operating power is resumed after that, the game progresses. Execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game even though the change of the set value has not been completed. In addition, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the setting value to be used is being changed, processing is performed to enable the setting value to be used to be changed when the supply of operating power is restarted. Predetermined progress processing is performed not only when an operation is performed for execution, but also when an operation is performed for notifying the setting value to be used. It is possible to prevent the execution of

Feature αD5. Characteristic αD1 to The gaming machine according to any one of αD4.

According to the feature αD5, it is possible to execute the non-restricted process even in a situation where the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted. This makes it possible to guarantee the execution of necessary processing even in the restricted state.

Feature αD6. The gaming machine according to feature αD5, wherein the non-restriction process includes a power failure monitoring process (step S8901) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure.

According to the feature αD6, the power failure monitoring process is executed even in the restricted state, so that if a power failure occurs in the restricted state, it can be dealt with appropriately.

Feature αD7. Characteristic features αD1 to αD6 characterized in that the regulating means brings the regulated state into the regulated state when the supply of the operating power is restarted even if the supply of the operating power is stopped in the regulated state. The gaming machine according to any one of 1.

According to the feature αD7, it is possible to prevent the state in which the execution of the predetermined progress process is restricted from being canceled simply by stopping the supply of operating power.

Feature αD8. Means (in the fifty-third embodiment, any one of features αD1 to αD7 characterized by having a function of executing the process of step SB825 in the main CPU 63, or a function of executing the process of step SC127 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment. The game machine described.

According to the feature αD8, it is possible to prompt the manager of the game hall to re-execute the predetermined setting-related processing when the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. Become.

Feature αD9. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a setting value set as a target to be used from among multiple stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63 function) and
Predetermined setting-related processing related to the setting value is executed based on specific related operations (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a and pressing operation of the reset button 68c) when supply of operating power is started. setting-related execution means (function for executing setting value update processing in the main side CPU 63);
When the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related process is completed and then the supply of operating power is started, the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game is restricted. state regulation means (a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB808 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of making affirmative determination at steps SC108 and SC116 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment); ,
with
The specific related operation includes a first related operation (ON operation of the setting key insertion portion 68a) and a second related operation (press operation of the reset button 68c),
The regulating means determines that the specific related operation has been performed when the supply of operating power is started after the supply of operating power is stopped even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed. and even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, if the supply of operating power is started after that A gaming machine, wherein the restricted state is not set based on the fact that the first related operation among the first related operation and the second related operation is performed.

According to the feature αD9, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In this case, when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed and then the supply of the operating power is resumed, the execution of the predetermined progress processing for progressing the game is regulated. be. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress processing for advancing the game even though the predetermined setting-related processing has not been completed.

Further, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, execution of the predetermined progress processing is not restricted by performing a specific related operation when resuming the supply of operating power. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progress process for progressing the game from being restricted until the predetermined setting-related process is executed when the supply of operating power is restarted.

Further, even if the supply of operating power is stopped before the predetermined setting-related processing is completed, execution of the predetermined progress processing is restricted if the first related operation is performed when the supply of operating power is restarted. not. This makes it possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined progression process from being restricted when a part of the operation for executing the predetermined setting-related process is performed.

For the configuration of features αD1 to αD9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αE group>
Feature αE1. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
A settable state (setting value In the fifty-third embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB812 in the main CPU 63; function to make an affirmative judgment by
an operation specifying means (function for executing the process of step SB910 in the main CPU 63) for specifying whether or not the predetermined corresponding operation means is operated;
When the operation specifying means specifies that the predetermined corresponding operation means is not operated, the storage state becomes the non-operation corresponding operation means, and the operation specifying means specifies that the predetermined corresponding operation means is operated. an operation correspondence storage means (OFF confirmation flag 361) whose storage state becomes an operation correspondence state when the
selection based on the fact that the operation identification means identifies that the predetermined corresponding operation means is being operated in a situation where the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means is the non-operation correspondence state in the settable state Selection target changing means for changing target set values (function for executing the processing of step SB914 in the main CPU 63);
with
A configuration in which the set value to be selected is the set value to be used when an end opportunity occurs in the settable state,
The game machine comprises state setting means for setting the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means to the operation correspondence state when the settable state is started or when the settable state is started (the fifty-third embodiment). a function of executing the processing of step SB901 in the main side CPU 63, and the function of executing the processing of step SC114 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment).

According to the feature αE1, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, in order to create a settable state in which it is possible to change the set value to be used, it is necessary to turn on the power in a state in which a specific related operation including the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means has been performed. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally change the setting value to be used. In addition, since the set value to be selected is changed based on the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means that is operated to generate the settable state, the number of operation means required to change the set value can be reduced. can be suppressed. Further, in the settable state, the setting value to be selected is changed based on the fact that it is specified that the predetermined correspondence operation means is being operated in a situation where the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means is the non-operation correspondence state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting value to be selected from being changed multiple times for one operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means.

In this case, when the settable state is started or when the settable state is started, the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means is set to the operation correspondence state. As a result, when the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means for creating the settable state is continued even after the start of the settable state, the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means changes the set value to be selected. It is possible to prevent it from being done.

Feature αE2. When the detection state of the means for detecting the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means is the operation detection state, the situation generating means determines that the predetermined corresponding operation means is being operated regardless of the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means. The gaming machine according to feature αE1, characterized by specifying:

According to the feature αE2, when specifying whether or not the specific related operation has been performed, it is not specified whether or not the state of the predetermined corresponding operation means has been switched from the state in which it is not operated to the state in which the predetermined corresponding operation has been performed. Since the configuration specifies whether or not the means is being operated, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for specifying whether or not to generate the settable state.

Feature αE3. setting correspondence storage means (setting reference area 341) for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to the setting value to be used;
selection correspondence storage means (setting update area 342) for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to the setting value to be selected;
with
The selection object changing means specifies that the predetermined corresponding operation means is operated by the operation specifying means in a situation where the storage state of the operation correspondence storage means is the non-operation correspondence state in the settable state. Based on this, the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means is changed so that the setting value to be selected is changed,
The situation generation means stores information corresponding to the selection correspondence information stored in the selection correspondence storage means as the setting correspondence information in the setting correspondence storage means when the termination opportunity occurs in the settable situation. The gaming machine according to feature αE1 or αE2, characterized in that the setting value that has been selected in the settable state is set as a use target by setting the setting value.

According to feature αE3, setting correspondence storage means for storing setting correspondence information corresponding to a setting value to be used, and selection correspondence storing means for storing selection correspondence information corresponding to a setting value in the process of being changed in a settable state are provided. By providing the setting value, it is possible to change the setting value in the setting enabled state while storing and holding the information of the setting value set before the setting enabled state is started.

Feature αE4. Means (step SA801 in the main side CPU 63) for displaying the set value to be selected in the settable state by predetermined display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) to a function of executing the processing of step SA803).

According to the feature αE4, it is possible to change the set value while checking the set value that is being changed in the settable state.

Feature αE5. Means for executing profit giving processing in a manner corresponding to a set value set as a target to be used from among a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage (processing of steps S503 and S504 in the main side CPU 63 function) and
A settable state (setting value In the fifty-third embodiment, a function of making an affirmative determination at step SB812 in the main CPU 63; function to make an affirmative judgment by
an operation specifying means (function for executing the process of step SB910 in the main CPU 63) for specifying whether or not the predetermined corresponding operation means is operated;
Selection object changing means (step SB914 in the main CPU 63) for changing the setting value to be selected based on the fact that the operation specifying means specifies that the predetermined corresponding operation means is being operated in the settable state. function to execute the processing of
with
A configuration in which the set value to be selected is the set value to be used when an end opportunity occurs in the settable state,
In the game machine, when the supply of operating power for generating the settable state is started, the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means triggers the change of the set value to be selected in the settable state. Equipped with means for preventing it from being treated as an operation (a function of executing the processing of step SB901 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-third embodiment, and a function of executing the processing of step SC114 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fourth embodiment). A gaming machine characterized in that

According to the feature αE5, since the set value to be used is set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the degree of advantage of the player, the set value that is more advantageous to the player is used. It is expected that In addition, in order to create a settable state in which it is possible to change the set value to be used, it is necessary to turn on the power in a state in which a specific related operation including the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means has been performed. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally change the setting value to be used. In addition, since the set value to be selected is changed based on the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means that is operated to generate the settable state, the number of operation means required to change the set value can be reduced. can be suppressed.

In this case, the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means when the supply of operating power for generating the settable state is started is treated as an operation that triggers the change of the setting value to be selected in the settable state. not be. As a result, when the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means for creating the settable state is continued even after the start of the settable state, the operation of the predetermined corresponding operation means changes the set value to be selected. It is possible to prevent it from being done.

Note that for the configuration of features αE1 to αE5, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the features αC group, the features αD group, and the features αE group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to optimize the configuration regarding the set values that determine the advantage of the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αF group>
Feature αF1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
display data setting means (function for executing the process of step S8915 in the main CPU 63) for setting display data in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, third display data buffer 273);
a specific display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) that controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed; ,
Based on the start of the supply of operating power, the initialization means (the second RAM clear area of the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fifth embodiment) that initializes a predetermined storage area (clear target area 371 in the fifty-fifth embodiment). function to perform processing) and
with
A gaming machine, wherein the display storage area is not initialized by the initialization means.

According to the feature αF1, a predetermined storage area is initialized based on the start of supply of operating power, so that a game can be started in a state in which the predetermined storage area has been initialized. It becomes possible. In this case, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized, the display storage area in which the display data for causing the specific display means to display is set is not initialized by the initialization means. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not, the operating power is It is possible to set the display contents before the supply of is stopped. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. becomes possible.

Feature αF2. A setting means (55th function to execute the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when the setting value to be used is set by the setting means or after the setting value to be used is set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature αF1, characterized in that

According to the feature αF2, when the setting value to be used is newly set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when the setting value is newly set, the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means. Thus, when a new set value to be used is set, the game can be started in a state in which the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means accompanying the new setting of the setting value to be used, the display data for causing the specific display means to display is set. The display storage area is not initialized by the initialization means. As a result, the content displayed on the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started is changed to the case where the setting value to be used is newly set and the setting value to be used is newly set. In either case, it is possible to display the contents before the supply of operating power is stopped. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it should not be possible to specify whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set. becomes possible.

Feature αF3. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when a "RAM clearing operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means for initializing the predetermined storage area ( function to execute the first RAM clearing process of the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-fifth embodiment),
The game machine according to feature αF2, wherein the display storage area is not initialized by the separate initialization means.

According to the feature αF3, when the supply of the operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the predetermined storage area is stored even if the setting value to be used is not newly set. is initialized, it is possible to start the game with the predetermined storage area initialized even in a situation where the setting value to be used is not newly set. In this case, display data for causing the specific display means to perform display is set regardless of whether a new set value to be used is set or when a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied. display storage is not initialized. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started are initialized to a predetermined value when the setting value is newly set or when the setting value is not newly set. It is possible to display the contents before the supply of the operating power is stopped regardless of whether the condition is satisfied or the predetermined initialization condition is not satisfied. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to determine whether or not the set values have been newly set and whether or not the predetermined initialization conditions have been established. It is possible to make it impossible to identify

Feature αF4. It is characterized by comprising means (power supply/emission control device 78) for supplying backup power to the display storage area and the predetermined storage area in a situation where operating power is not supplied to the specific display control means. The gaming machine according to any one of features αF1 to αF3.

According to the feature αF4, even if the display storage area and the predetermined storage area are configured to require operating power supply for storing and holding information, in a situation where operating power is not supplied to the specific display control means Since backup power is supplied to the display storage area and the predetermined storage area, information can be stored and held in these display storage areas and the predetermined storage area even in a situation where operating power is not supplied to the specific display means. becomes possible.

Feature αF5. It is determined whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and if the privilege is to be granted to the player, the privilege granting information (information of "1" set in the flag corresponding to the type of the jackpot result) is sent to the predetermined value. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main CPU 63) to be stored in the storage area;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )When,
with
The display data setting means stores display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means in the display storage area when the display timing of the determination result comes. set to
The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, thereby corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means. The game machine according to any one of features αF1 to αF4, wherein the display to be performed is performed by the specific display means.

According to the feature αF5, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means by displaying the result of determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player on the specific display means. In this case, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means when the supply of the operating power is started, display is performed on the specific display means by providing the configuration described in the feature αF1. The display storage area in which the display data for the display is set is not initialized by the initialization means. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not, the operating power is It is possible to set the display contents before the supply of is stopped. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. becomes possible.

Feature αF6. The display storage area is not initialized by the initialization means even when the privilege provision information is erased from the prescribed storage area by the initialization means. The gaming machine according to feature αF5, characterized by:

According to the feature αF6, if the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of the operating power is started, the privilege provision information is erased from the predetermined storage area, thereby stopping the supply of the operating power. Even if the privilege provision information is stored in a predetermined storage area before the operation, when the supply of operating power is restarted, the game can be started in a state in which the privilege provision information is erased. In this case, even if the privilege provision information is erased from the predetermined storage area in this way, the display storage area in which the display data for causing the specific display means to display is set is initialized by the initialization means. not converted. As a result, when the supply of the operating power is started, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. It is possible to give priority to

Feature αF7. As the specific display means, a first specific display means (special figure display section 37a) and a second specific display means (general figure display section 38a),
As the display storage area, a first display storage area (first display data buffer 271) and a second display storage area (third display data buffer 273) are provided,
The display data setting means
First display data setting means for setting display data in the first display storage area (function of executing the processing of step S8915 in the main side CPU63 with respect to the special figure display unit 37a),
Second display data setting means for setting display data in the second display storage area (function for executing the process of step S8915 in the main side CPU 63 with respect to the normal diagram display unit 38a);
with
The specific display control means is
First specific display control means for controlling the display of the first specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data stored in the first display storage area is performed (regarding the special figure display section 37a, the step in the main side CPU 63 function to execute the processing of SC412 to step SC414);
Second specific display control means for controlling the display of the second specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data stored in the second display storage area is performed function to execute the processing of SC412 to step SC414);
with
The game machine according to any one of features αF1 to αF6, wherein the first display storage area and the second display storage area are not initialized by the initialization means.

According to the feature αF7, the display contents when the supply of the operating power is started for both the first specific display means and the second specific display means are changed to those when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means and In any case where the initialization is not performed, it is possible to display the content before the supply of operating power is stopped. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of either the first specific display means or the second specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not it has been broken.

Feature αF8. A configuration in which processing at the start of supply of operating power is executed when supply of operating power is started, and the processing for initializing the predetermined storage area by the initialization means is performed at the start of supply of operating power. is a configuration included in the processing of
Any one of the characteristics αF1 to αF7, wherein, when the supply of operating power is started, the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting supply of the operating power is completed. 1. The gaming machine according to 1.

According to the characteristic αF8, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the display in .

Feature αF9. Based on the start of the supply of operating power, a settable state is created in which a set value to be used can be set from a plurality of stages of set values corresponding to the player's advantage. Situation generation means (function for executing the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the fifty-fifth embodiment),
The initialization means is configured to initialize the predetermined storage area when the settable situation occurs or after the settable situation occurs,
The game machine according to feature αF8, wherein the settable state occurs in a state in which a process for starting supply of operating power is being executed.

According to the feature αF9, regardless of whether the settable state occurs or not, the display on the specific display means is started at the timing after the processing for starting the supply of the operating power is completed. It becomes possible to

For the configuration of features αF1 to αF9, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αG group>
Feature αG1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
display data setting means for setting display data in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, third display data buffer 273) (function for executing the process of step S8915 in the main CPU 63);
a specific display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) that controls the display of the specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed; ,
Initializing means (main in a function of executing the second RAM clear processing of the side CPU 63);
with
The display data setting means causes the initialization means to initialize the predetermined storage area when supply of operating power is started and the Correspondence setting means (step SC502 in the main CPU 63) for setting specific correspondence display data for causing the specific display means to perform specific correspondence display in the display storage area in any case where the predetermined storage area is not initialized. , a function of executing the processing of steps SC503, SC507 and SC510).

According to the feature αG1, a predetermined storage area is initialized based on the start of supply of operating power, so that a game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area has been initialized. It becomes possible. In this case, when the supply of operating power is started, the specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means both when the predetermined storage area is initialized and when it is not initialized. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. It becomes possible to

Feature αG2. A setting means (56th function to execute the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when setting the setting values to be used by the setting means or after setting the setting values to be used by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature αG1, characterized by:

According to the feature αG2, when the setting value of the target to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when a predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the target to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, regardless of whether or not the predetermined storage area is initialized along with the new setting of the set value to be used, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. Thus, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set. becomes possible.

Feature αG3. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when a "RAM clearing operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means for initializing the predetermined storage area ( function to execute the first RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-sixth embodiment),
The correspondence setting means sets the specific correspondence display data in the display storage area even when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to the characterizing feature αG2.

According to the feature αG3, when the supply of the operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is met, the predetermined storage area is initialized even if the set value is not set. , it is possible to start the game in a state in which the predetermined storage area is initialized even in a state where the setting value is not newly set. In this case, if a new set value is set, if a new set value is not set, if a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, or if a predetermined initialization condition is not satisfied In any of the above cases, the specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to determine whether or not the set values have been newly set and whether or not the predetermined initialization conditions have been established. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not

Feature αG4. The correspondence setting means determines that the operating power is not supplied in a predetermined regulation situation (during execution of the game round, during execution of the open/close execution mode, during execution of the variable display times in the normal diagram display section 38a, during execution of the normal open state). If the predetermined storage area is not initialized by the initialization means when the supply of operating power is started after being stopped, the specific corresponding display data is not set in the display storage area. The game machine according to any one of features αG1 to αG3 characterized by:

According to the feature αG4, when the supply of operating power is stopped in a predetermined restricted situation and then the supply of operating power is started, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the display storage area Since the specific display data is not set in the display storage area, the display data in the case where the supply of the operating power is stopped is stored as it is. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped in a predetermined restricted situation and then when the supply of operating power is started, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the supply of operating power is stopped. It is possible to start the display of the specific display means from the display contents of the specific display means when it is stopped.

Feature αG5. It is determined whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and if the privilege is to be granted to the player, the privilege granting information (information of "1" set in the flag corresponding to the type of the jackpot result) is sent to the predetermined value. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main CPU 63) to be stored in the storage area;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )When,
with
The display data setting means stores display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means in the display storage area when the display timing of the determination result comes. set to
The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, thereby corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means. The game machine according to any one of features αG1 to αG4, wherein the display to be performed is performed by the specific display means.

According to the feature αG5, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means by displaying the result of determination as to whether or not to give the player a privilege on the specific display means. In this case, by providing the configuration described in the feature αG1, it is possible to determine whether the predetermined storage area is initialized or not when the supply of operating power is started. Specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. It becomes possible to

Feature αG6. The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that the display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means is performed after the start of the variable display of the pattern,
The correspondence setting means performs the initialization when the supply of the operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and when the supply of the operating power is started after that. The gaming machine according to feature αG5, characterized in that, when the predetermined storage area is not initialized by means, the display data corresponding to the specific is not set in the display storage area.

According to the characteristic αG6, when the supply of the operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the specific display data is not set in the display storage area, so the display data in the case where the supply of the operating power is stopped is stored in the display storage area as it is. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and then the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined storage area is initialized. If not, it is possible to restart the variable display of the pattern on the specific display means.

Feature αG7. When the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area, the privilege granting means grants the privilege after a display corresponding to the granting of the privilege is performed by the specific display means. is a
When the supply of operating power is stopped in a situation in which the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means, and then the supply of operating power is started, the correspondence setting means causes the initialization means to The game machine according to feature αG5 or αG6, characterized in that, when a predetermined storage area is not initialized, the display data corresponding to the specific is not set in the display storage area.

According to the feature αG7, when the supply of the operating power is stopped in a situation where the privilege is granted, and when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the predetermined storage area is not initialized. Since the specific display data is not set in the display storage area, the display data in the case where the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the display storage area as it is. As a result, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the privilege is being granted and the supply of operating power is started after that, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the privilege It is possible to start the display of the specific display means from the display content corresponding to the situation to which is given.

Feature αG8. When the specific display means performs the display corresponding to the specific display when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display control means controls the specific display after the display data corresponding to the specific display is set in the display storage area. The game machine according to any one of features αG1 to αG7, characterized by starting display of means.

According to the feature αG8, when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display means is prevented from displaying the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the specific correspondence display is performed. becomes possible.

Feature αG9. A configuration in which processing at the start of supply of operating power is executed when supply of operating power is started, and the processing for initializing the predetermined storage area by the initialization means is performed at the start of supply of operating power. is a configuration included in the processing of
According to the feature αG8, the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting the supply of the operating power is executed when the supply of the operating power is started. game machine.

According to the feature αG9, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the display in .

Feature αG10. A setting means (56th function to execute the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when the set value for use is set by the setting means or after the set value for use is set by the setting means. and
The game machine according to feature αG9, wherein the setting of the set value to be used by the setting means occurs in a situation where the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the feature αG10, regardless of whether the setting value to be used is newly set or not, the It is possible to allow the display to start.

In addition, with respect to the configuration of features αG1 to αG10, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αH group>
Features αH1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
Display data setting means for setting display data in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, third display data buffer 273) (in the fifty-fifth to fifty-seventh embodiments, the main side CPU 63 executes the processing of step S8915) function to execute the processing of step SC717 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-eighth to sixtieth embodiments);
a specific display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) that controls the display of the specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed; ,
Setting means (55th to A function of executing the process of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 60th embodiment);
with
When the supply of operating power is started, the content displayed on the specific display means indicates that the set value to be used is set by the setting means when the supply of operating power is started, and the operating power. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the supply of the power supply is started, the display content is such that it is impossible to distinguish between a predetermined situation in which the setting value to be used is not set by the setting means.

According to the feature αH1, when the set value to be used is set in the settable state generated based on the start of supply of operating power, the set value to be used is set. In this case, it becomes necessary to newly start the supply of operating power, and even if the setting value to be used is illegally set, it is difficult to do so. In this case, the content displayed on the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started indicates that the set value to be used when the supply of the operating power is started is set and the supply of the operating power is performed. is started, the display content is such that it is impossible to distinguish between the predetermined situation in which the setting value to be used has not been set. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the set value to be used has been set. It becomes possible.

Feature αH2. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
Display data setting means for setting display data in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, third display data buffer 273) (in the fifty-sixth to fifty-seventh embodiments, the main side CPU 63 executes the processing of step S8915) function to execute the processing of step SC717 in the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-eighth to sixtieth embodiments);
a specific display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) that controls the display of the specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed; ,
Setting means (56th to A function of executing the process of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 60th embodiment);
with
The display data setting means sets the set value to be used by the setting means when the supply of operating power is started, and when the supply of operating power is started, the setting means Correspondence setting means for setting specific correspondence display data for causing the specific display means to perform specific correspondence display in the display storage area in any of the predetermined situations in which the setting values to be used are not set. (In the fifty-sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SC502, SC503, SC507, and SC510 in the main CPU 63; in the fifty-seventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SC602 and SC603 in the main CPU 63. , the function of executing the processing of steps SC802 to SC805 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-eighth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SC902 to SC905 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-ninth embodiment, and the sixtieth embodiment. a function of executing the processing of steps SD102 to SD105, step SD109, step SD110, step SD113 and step SD114 in the main side CPU 63).

According to the feature αH2, when the set value to be used is set in the settable state generated based on the start of supply of operating power, the set value to be used is set. In this case, it becomes necessary to newly start the supply of operating power, and even if the setting value to be used is illegally set, it is difficult to do so. In this case, when the setting value to be used when the supply of operating power is started and when the setting value to be used is set when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is not set. In any of the predetermined situations, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the set value to be used has been set. It becomes possible.

Feature αH3. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred, and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") situation), another initialization means for initializing the predetermined storage area (the function of executing the first RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63 in the fifty-sixth to sixtieth embodiments) with
The correspondence setting means is configured to perform the above-described use by the setting means when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when the supply of operating power is started and when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to feature αH2, wherein the display data corresponding to the specific is set in the display storage area in any case where the target set value is set.

According to the feature αH3, when the supply of operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the predetermined storage area is initialized. can be started. In this case, when the setting value to be used is set and when the predetermined storage area is initialized, when the supply of operating power is started, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. is done. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, which of the new setting of the setting value to be used and the initialization of the predetermined storage area is performed. It is possible to make it impossible to distinguish whether the

Feature αH4. Initialization means (56th to A gaming machine according to feature αH2 or αH3, characterized in that it has a function of executing the second RAM clearing process of the main side CPU 63 in the 60th embodiment.

According to the feature αH4, when the setting value of the target to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when a predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the target to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, when the setting value to be used when the supply of operating power is started and when the setting value to be used is set when the supply of operating power is started, the setting value to be used is not set. In any of the predetermined situations, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the set value to be used has been set. It becomes possible.

Feature αH5. It is determined whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and if the privilege is to be granted to the player, the privilege granting information (information of "1" set in the flag corresponding to the type of the jackpot result) is sent to the predetermined value. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main CPU 63) to be stored in the storage area;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )When,
with
The display data setting means stores display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means in the display storage area when the display timing of the determination result comes. set to
The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, thereby corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means. The game machine according to any one of features αH2 to αH4, wherein the display to be performed is performed by the specific display means.

According to the feature αH5, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means by displaying the result of determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player on the specific display means. In this case, by providing the configuration described in the feature αH1, the set value to be used when the supply of the operating power is started is set and the supply of the operating power is started. In any of the predetermined situations in which the set values to be used are not set, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the set value to be used has been set. It becomes possible.

Feature αH6. The gaming machine according to feature αH5, wherein the specific correspondence display data is display data used as result correspondence display data.

According to the feature αH6, when the supply of the operating power is started using the display data corresponding to the result used for notifying the decision result of the provision determining means, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. . As a result, while suppressing an increase in the capacity of display data, even if the player confirms the display content of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the set value to be used is set. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not

Feature αH7. The feature αH6, characterized in that the display data corresponding to the specific result is display data used when the award determination means determines not to award the privilege to the player, among the display data corresponding to the result. The game machine described.

When the game hall is closed, it is common that the power supply of the game machine is cut off in a situation where the specific display means displays the display contents corresponding to the decision not to give the privilege to the player by the giving decision means. . In this case, according to the feature αH7, when the set value to be used when the supply of the operating power is started and when the set value to be used when the supply of the operating power is started is not set, the display content of the specific display means becomes the display content corresponding to the fact that the award determination means has decided not to award the privilege to the player. Thereby, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the displayed contents are the display contents displayed before the supply of the operating power is stopped. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the setting value to be used has been set or not to be specified.

Feature αH8. A plurality of types of the specific correspondence display data exist,
According to any one of features αH2 to αH7, wherein the correspondence setting means sets the specific correspondence display data to be used from among a plurality of types of the specific correspondence display data in the display storage area. game machine.

According to the feature αH8, it is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific correspondence display of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature αH9. When the specific display means performs the display corresponding to the specific display when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display control means controls the specific display after the display data corresponding to the specific display is set in the display storage area. The gaming machine according to any one of features αH2 to αH8, characterized by starting display of means.

According to the feature αH9, when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display means is prevented from displaying the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the specific correspondence display is performed. becomes possible.

Features αH10. The setting means sets the set value to be used in a situation where the process for starting supply of operating power is being executed,
Characteristic feature αH9 according to feature αH9, wherein the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting the supply of the operating power is executed when the supply of the operating power is started. game machine.

According to the feature αH10, regardless of whether the set value to be used is set or not set, the processing at the start of supply of operating power is performed. It is possible to start the specific corresponding display on the specific display means at the timing after the end.

Features αH11. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when the "RAM clear operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means for initializing the predetermined storage area even when the setting value is not set by the setting means. 60, the function of executing the first RAM clearing process of the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment of 60),
The separate initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area in a state in which the process at the start of supply of the operating power is being executed,
The correspondence setting means performs the setting by the setting means when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when supply of operating power is started, and when supply of operation power is started. setting the specific corresponding display data in the display storage area in any case where the value is set;
According to the feature αH9 or αH10, the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting the supply of the operating power is executed when the supply of the operating power is started. The game machine described.

According to the feature αH11, when the supply of operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the predetermined storage area is initialized, so that the setting value to be used is newly set. A game can be started in a state where a predetermined storage area has been initialized even in a state where there is no storage area. In this case, when the setting value to be used is set and when the predetermined storage area is initialized, when the supply of operating power is started, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. is done. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, which of the new setting of the setting value to be used and the initialization of the predetermined storage area is performed. It is possible to make it impossible to distinguish whether the In addition, regardless of whether the set value to be used is set or the predetermined storage area is initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the specific correspondence display in .

Note that for the configuration of features αH1 to αH11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αI group>
Feature αI1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
It is determined whether or not to give a privilege to a player, and if a privilege is to be given to the player, the privilege giving information (information of "1" set to a flag corresponding to the type of jackpot result) is stored in a predetermined manner. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main side CPU 63) to be stored in the area (clear target area 371 in the fifty-seventh to sixtieth embodiments);
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )When,
When it is time to display the determination result, display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means is stored in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, Display data setting means to be set in the third display data buffer 273) (function of executing the processing of step S8915 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-seventh embodiment; main CPU 63 in the fifty-eighth to sixtieth embodiments function to execute the processing of step SC717 in);
By controlling the display of the specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, the display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means is displayed on the specific display means. Specific display control means (function for executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) to be performed in
Initialization means (57th to 60th 60, the function of executing the second RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment);
with
The display data setting means sets specific correspondence display data to be used as display data corresponding to the result when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means when supply of operating power is started. Correspondence setting means for setting in the display storage area (the function of executing the processing of steps SC602 and SC603 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-seventh embodiment, and the processing of steps SC802 to SC805 in the main CPU 63 in the fifty-eighth embodiment. In the fifty-ninth embodiment, the function to execute the processing of steps SC902 to SC905 in the main CPU 63. In the sixtieth embodiment, steps SD102 to SD105 in the main CPU 63, steps SD109, SD110, and SD113. and a function of executing the processing of step SD114).

According to the feature αI1, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means by displaying the result of determination as to whether or not to give the player a privilege on the specific display means. Further, by initializing a predetermined storage area based on the start of supply of operating power, it is possible to start a game in a state in which the predetermined storage area has been initialized. In this case, when the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of operating power is started, the display data corresponding to the result used for notifying the determination result of the application determination means is set in the display storage area. be done. Thus, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of operating power is started, the display displayed when the display content of the specific display means notifies the determination result of the application determination means. content. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized. Become.

Feature αI2. Setting means (57th to function of executing the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 60th embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when setting the setting values to be used by the setting means or after setting the setting values to be used by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature αI1, characterized by:

According to the feature αI2, when the setting value of the target to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when the predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the target to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, when the predetermined storage area is initialized along with the new setting of the setting value to be used, the display data corresponding to the result used for notifying the determination result of the provision determination means is displayed and stored. set in the area. Thus, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of operating power is started, the display displayed when the display content of the specific display means notifies the determination result of the application determination means. content. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set. It becomes possible.

Feature αI3. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when "RAM clearing operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means (second 57th to 60th embodiments) to execute the first RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63),
The correspondence setting means sets the specific correspondence display data in the display storage area even when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to the characterizing feature αI2.

According to the feature αI3, when the supply of operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is met, the predetermined storage area is initialized even if the set value to be used is not set. Therefore, even in a situation where the setting values to be used are not newly set, it is possible to start the game in a situation where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, regardless of whether the setting value to be used is newly set or the predetermined storage area is initialized by satisfying the predetermined initialization condition, Display data corresponding to the result, which is used to notify the decision result, is set in the display storage area. As a result, the display of the specific display means is performed regardless of whether a new set value to be used is set or when a predetermined storage area is initialized by satisfying a predetermined initialization condition. The content is the display content displayed when notifying the determination result of the provision determining means. Therefore, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set and the predetermined initialization condition is established. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not it has been done.

Feature αI4. Characteristic features αI1 through αI1, characterized in that the display data corresponding to a specific result is display data used when the grant determination means determines not to grant the privilege to the player, among the display data corresponding to the result. The gaming machine according to any one of αI3.

When the game hall is closed, it is common that the power supply of the game machine is cut off in a situation where the specific display means displays the display contents corresponding to the decision not to give the privilege to the player by the giving decision means. . In this case, according to the feature αI4, when the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of the operating power is started, the display content of the specific display means indicates that the award determination means does not award the privilege to the player. The display content corresponds to the determination. Thereby, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the displayed contents are the display contents displayed before the supply of the operating power is stopped. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the memory area has been initialized, thereby making it impossible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized.

Feature αI5. A plurality of types of the specific correspondence display data exist,
According to any one of features αI1 to αI4, the correspondence setting means sets the specific correspondence display data to be used from among a plurality of types of the specific correspondence display data in the display storage area. game machine.

According to the feature αI5, it is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific correspondence display of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature αI6. When the specific display means performs the display corresponding to the specific display when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display control means controls the specific display after the display data corresponding to the specific display is set in the display storage area. The game machine according to any one of features αI1 to αI5, characterized by starting display of means.

According to the feature αI6, when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display means is prevented from displaying the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the specific correspondence display is performed. becomes possible.

Feature αI7. A configuration in which processing at the start of supply of operating power is executed when supply of operating power is started, and the processing for initializing the predetermined storage area by the initialization means is performed at the start of supply of operating power. is a configuration included in the processing of
Characteristic feature αI6 according to feature αI6, wherein the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting the supply of the operating power is executed when the supply of the operating power is started. game machine.

According to the feature αI7, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the display in .

Feature αI8. Setting means (57th to function of executing the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 60th embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when the set value for use is set by the setting means or after the set value for use is set by the setting means. and
The game machine according to feature αI7, wherein the setting of the set value to be used by the setting means occurs in a situation where the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the feature αI8, regardless of whether the setting value to be used is newly set or not, the It is possible to allow the display to start.

Note that for the configuration of features αI1 to αI8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αJ group>
Features αJ1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
Display data setting means for setting display data in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, third display data buffer 273) (in the fifty-eighth to sixtieth embodiments, the processing of step SC717 in the main CPU 63 is executed a function to execute the processing of step S8915 in the main CPU 63 in the 61st embodiment);
a specific display control means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) that controls the display of the specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed; ,
Initializing means (58th to 61st 61 embodiment of executing the second RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63);
correspondence setting means (fifty-eighth In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SC802 to SC805 in the main CPU 63, in the 59th embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SC902 to SC905 in the main CPU 63, and in the 60th embodiment, the main CPU 63 In the 61st embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SD102 to SD105, step SD109, step SD110, step SD113 and step SD114, the function of executing the processing of steps SD202 to SD217 in the main CPU 63 in the 61st embodiment);
with
A gaming machine, wherein a plurality of types of the specific correspondence display exist.

According to the feature αJ1, the predetermined storage area is initialized based on the start of the supply of operating power, so that the game can be started in a state in which the predetermined storage area has been initialized. It becomes possible. In this case, the display content of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started becomes the specific correspondence display. A plurality of types of the specific correspondence display exist. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means are diversified when the predetermined storage area is initialized. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to identify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized even if the display contents of the specific display means are confirmed when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature αJ2. The correspondence setting means causes the specific display means to perform the specific correspondence display when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means when supply of operating power is started. Data is set in the display storage area,
The gaming machine according to feature αJ1, wherein a plurality of types of the specific correspondence display data exist.

According to the feature αJ2, when the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of the operating power is started, one of the plurality of types of specific display data is stored in the display storage area. By setting, a display corresponding to the specific display is performed by the specific display means. As a result, it is possible to cause the specific display means to perform a specific correspondence display simply by selecting one type of specific correspondence display data from among a plurality of types of specific correspondence display data determined in advance and setting it in the display storage area. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for causing the specific display means to display one type of specific correspondence display among a plurality of types of specific correspondence displays.

Feature αJ3. It is determined whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and if the privilege is to be granted to the player, the privilege granting information (information of "1" set in the flag corresponding to the type of the jackpot result) is sent to the predetermined value. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main CPU 63) to be stored in the storage area;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )When,
with
The display data setting means stores display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means in the display storage area when the display timing of the determination result comes. set to
The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, thereby corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means. is to be displayed by the specific display means,
The gaming machine according to feature αJ2, wherein the specific correspondence display data is display data used as result correspondence display data.

According to the feature αJ3, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means when the specific display means displays the result of determination as to whether or not the privilege is given to the player. In this case, when the supply of the operating power is started using the display data corresponding to the result used for notifying the decision result of the provision determining means, the specific display means displays the specific correspondence. As a result, while suppressing an increase in the capacity of display data, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is possible to determine whether the predetermined storage area has been initialized. It is possible to make it difficult to identify whether or not

Feature αJ4. The feature αJ3 characterized in that the display data corresponding to the specific result is display data used when it is determined by the grant determination means that the privilege is not granted to the player, among the display data corresponding to the result. The game machine described.

When the game hall is closed, it is common that the power supply of the game machine is cut off in a situation where the specific display means displays the display contents corresponding to the decision not to give the privilege to the player by the giving decision means. . In this case, according to the feature αJ4, even if the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of the operating power is started, the display contents of the specific display means do not give the privilege to the player in the award determination means. The display content corresponds to the determination that Thereby, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the displayed contents are the display contents displayed before the supply of the operating power is stopped. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the predetermined storage area has been initialized, thereby making it impossible to identify whether the predetermined storage area has been initialized.

Feature αJ5. The specific correspondence display data is display data used when the grant determination means determines not to grant the privilege to the player, among the display data corresponding to the result, and The gaming machine according to feature αJ3, characterized in that it includes both display data used when it is determined to provide the privilege.

According to the feature αJ5, when the predetermined storage area is initialized when the supply of the operating power is started, when the grant determination means decides not to grant the privilege to the player, the display and grant determination means One of the displays when it is decided to give a privilege to the player is performed by the specific display means as a display corresponding to the specific. Thereby, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the displayed contents are the display contents displayed before the supply of the operating power is stopped. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the predetermined storage area has been initialized, thereby making it impossible to identify whether the predetermined storage area has been initialized.

Feature αJ6. Setting means (58th to function of executing the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 61st embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when setting the setting values to be used by the setting means or after setting the setting values to be used by the setting means. The gaming machine according to any one of features αJ1 to αJ5 characterized by:

According to the feature αJ6, when the setting value of the target to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when the predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the target to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, when the predetermined storage area is initialized along with the new setting of the set value to be used, one of the plurality of types of specific correspondence displays is displayed on the specific display means. done. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means are diversified when the setting value to be used is newly set. Even if the content is confirmed, it is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set.

Feature αJ7. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when the "RAM clearing operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means (58th to 58th 61 function to execute the first RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The correspondence setting means is configured to perform the above-described use by the setting means when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when the supply of operating power is started and when the supply of operating power is started. The game machine according to feature αJ6, wherein the display content of the specific display means is set to display corresponding to the specific in any case where the target set value is set.

According to the feature αJ7, when the supply of the operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the predetermined storage area is initialized even if the set value is not set. , it is possible to start the game in a state in which the predetermined storage area is initialized even in a state where the setting value is not newly set. In this case, the specific correspondence display is displayed by the specific display means when the setting value is newly set or when the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied and the predetermined storage area is initialized. done. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to determine whether or not the set values have been newly set and whether or not the predetermined initialization conditions have been established. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not

Feature αJ8. The correspondence setting means causes the display content of the specific display means to be the specific correspondence display even when the predetermined storage area is not initialized by the initialization means when the supply of operating power is started. The game machine according to any one of features αJ1 to αJ7, characterized in that

According to the feature αJ8, when the supply of operating power is started, the specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means both when the predetermined storage area is initialized and when it is not initialized. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started, it is not possible to specify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized by the initialization means. It becomes possible to

Feature αJ9. The correspondence setting means determines that the operating power is not supplied in a predetermined regulation situation (during execution of the game round, during execution of the open/close execution mode, during execution of the variable display times in the normal diagram display section 38a, during execution of the normal open state). Specific correspondence display data for causing the specific correspondence display to be performed when the predetermined storage area is not initialized by the initialization means when the supply of operating power is started after the operation is stopped. is not set in the display storage area.

According to the feature αJ9, when the supply of the operating power is stopped in the predetermined restricted situation and then the supply of the operating power is started, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the display storage area Since the specific display data is not set in the display storage area, the display data in the case where the supply of the operating power is stopped is stored as it is. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped in a predetermined regulation situation and then when the supply of operating power is started, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the supply of operating power is stopped. It is possible to start the display of the specific display means from the display contents of the specific display means when it is stopped.

Features αJ10. The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that the display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means is performed after the start of the variable display of the pattern,
The correspondence setting means performs the initialization when the supply of the operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and when the supply of the operating power is started after that. The gaming machine according to feature αJ8 or αJ9, characterized in that, when the predetermined storage area is not initialized by means, specific correspondence display data for performing the specific correspondence display is not set in the display storage area. .

According to the feature αJ10, when the supply of the operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the specific display data is not set in the display storage area, so the display data in the case where the supply of the operating power is stopped is stored in the display storage area as it is. As a result, when the supply of operating power is stopped while the specific display means is performing the variable display of the pattern, and then the supply of operating power is started, the predetermined storage area is initialized. If not, it is possible to restart the variable display of the pattern on the specific display means.

Features αJ11. When the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area, the privilege granting means grants the privilege after a display corresponding to the granting of the privilege is performed by the specific display means. is a
When the supply of operating power is stopped in a situation in which the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means, and then the supply of operating power is started, the correspondence setting means causes the initialization means to The game according to any one of features αJ8 to αJ10, characterized in that, when the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the specific correspondence display data for performing the specific correspondence display is not set in the display storage area. machine.

According to the feature αJ11, when the supply of the operating power is stopped in the situation where the privilege is granted, and when the supply of the operating power is started after that, the predetermined storage area is not initialized. Since the specific display data is not set in the display storage area, the display data in the case where the supply of operating power is stopped is stored in the display storage area as it is. As a result, if the supply of operating power is stopped while the privilege is being granted and the supply of operating power is started after that, if the predetermined storage area is not initialized, the privilege It is possible to start the display of the specific display means from the display content corresponding to the situation to which is given.

Feature αJ12. The specific display control means starts display on the specific display means in a state where the specific correspondence display is performed when the specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features αJ1 to αJ11, characterized in that

According to the characteristic αJ12, when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display means is prevented from displaying the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the specific correspondence display is performed. becomes possible.

Feature αJ13. A configuration in which processing at the start of supply of operating power is executed when supply of operating power is started, and the processing for initializing the predetermined storage area by the initialization means is performed at the start of supply of operating power. is a configuration included in the processing of
The characteristic feature αJ12 according to characteristic αJ12, wherein when the supply of operating power is started, the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the process at the time of starting supply of the operating power is executed. game machine.

According to the feature αJ13, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the display in .

Feature αJ14. Setting means (58th to function to execute the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 61st embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when the set value for use is set by the setting means or after the set value for use is set by the setting means. and
The game machine according to characteristic αJ13, wherein the setting of the set value to be used by the setting means occurs in a situation where the process for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the characteristic αJ14, regardless of whether the setting value to be used is newly set or not, the It is possible to allow the display to start.

Note that for the configuration of features αJ1 to αJ14, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic αK group>
Features αK1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
It is determined whether or not to give a privilege to a player, and if a privilege is to be given to the player, the privilege giving information (information of "1" set to a flag corresponding to the type of jackpot result) is stored in a predetermined manner. Grant determination means (function for executing the process of step S508 in the main CPU 63) stored in the area (clear target area 371 in the 61st embodiment);
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )When,
When it is time to display the determination result, display data (display data selected in step S507 or step S509) corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means is stored in the display storage area (first display data buffer 271, Display data setting means (function for executing the processing of step S8915 in the main CPU 63) to be set in the third display data buffer 273);
By controlling the display of the specific display means so that the display corresponding to the display data corresponding to the result stored in the display storage area is performed, the display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means is displayed on the specific display means. Specific display control means (function for executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63) to be performed in
Initializing means (main in the 61st embodiment) for initializing a predetermined storage area (clear target area 371 in the 61st embodiment) including the display storage area based on the start of supply of operating power. a function of executing the second RAM clear processing of the side CPU 63);
Correspondence setting means (main side CPU 63) for setting the display content of the specific display means to be the specific correspondence display when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means when the supply of the operating power is started. a function to execute the processing of steps SD202 to SD217 in
with
There are a plurality of types of the specific correspondence display,
A gaming machine, wherein the plurality of types of specific correspondence displays include display contents that are not selected as displays corresponding to the determination result of the award determination means.

According to the feature αK1, a predetermined storage area is initialized based on the start of supply of operating power, so that a game can be started in a state in which the predetermined storage area has been initialized. It becomes possible. In this case, the display content of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started becomes the specific correspondence display. A plurality of types of specific correspondence displays exist, and the plurality of types of specific correspondence displays include display contents that are not selected as the display corresponding to the determination result of the provision determining means. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means are diversified when the predetermined storage area is initialized. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to identify whether or not the predetermined storage area has been initialized even if the display contents of the specific display means are confirmed when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature αK2. The plurality of types of specific correspondence displays include display content that can be selected as display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means and display content that is not selected as display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means. The gaming machine according to feature αK1, characterized in that

According to the feature αK2, since the plurality of types of specific correspondence displays include both display content that can be selected as display corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means and display content that is not selected, the predetermined storage area is initially stored. It is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific display means in the case of being converted.

Feature αK3. The specific display means has a plurality of light emitting parts,
The correspondence setting means executes a lottery process (step SD204, step SD212) for determining whether or not each of the plurality of light emitting units is to be turned on individually, and the result of the lottery process for each of the plurality of light emitting units. The gaming machine according to feature αK1 or αK2, wherein display data of a lighting pattern corresponding to is set in the display storage area so as to perform the specific correspondence display.

According to the feature αK3, a lottery process is executed to determine whether or not each of the plurality of light emitting units in the specific display means should be turned on, and the display content of the lighting pattern corresponding to the result of the lottery process is stored in a predetermined storage area. is displayed on the specific display means as a specific corresponding display when is initialized. As a result, it is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific display means when the predetermined storage area is initialized, and the display contents of the specific display means when the predetermined storage area is initialized. It is possible to make it regular.

Feature αK4. A setting means (61st function to execute the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when setting the setting values to be used by the setting means or after setting the setting values to be used by the setting means. The gaming machine according to any one of features αK1 to αK3 characterized by:

According to the feature αK4, when the setting value of the object to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when a predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the object to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, when the predetermined storage area is initialized along with the new setting of the set value to be used, one of the plurality of types of specific correspondence displays is displayed on the specific display means. done. As a result, the display contents of the specific display means are diversified when the setting value to be used is newly set. Even if the content is confirmed, it is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not the setting value to be used has been newly set.

Feature αK5. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") when "RAM clearing operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means (second 61 function to execute the first RAM clear processing of the main side CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The correspondence setting means is configured to perform the above-described use by the setting means when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means when the supply of operating power is started and when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to feature αK4, characterized in that the display content of the specific display means is set to display corresponding to the specific in any case where the target set value is set.

According to the feature αK5, when the supply of operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is met, the predetermined storage area is initialized even if the set value is not set. , it is possible to start the game in a state in which the predetermined storage area is initialized even in a state where the setting value is not newly set. In this case, the specific correspondence display is displayed by the specific display means when the setting value is newly set or when the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied and the predetermined storage area is initialized. done. As a result, even if the player confirms the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, it is possible to determine whether or not the set values have been newly set and whether or not the predetermined initialization conditions have been established. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not

Feature αK6. The specific display control means starts display on the specific display means in a state where the specific correspondence display is performed when the specific correspondence display is performed by the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started. The game machine according to any one of features αK1 to αK5, characterized in that

According to the feature αK6, when the supply of the operating power is started, the specific display means is prevented from displaying the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the specific correspondence display is performed. becomes possible.

Feature αK7. A configuration in which processing at the start of supply of operating power is executed when supply of operating power is started, and the processing for initializing the predetermined storage area by the initialization means is performed at the start of supply of operating power. is a configuration included in the processing of
The characteristic feature αK6 according to characteristic αK6, wherein when the supply of operating power is started, the specific display control means causes the specific display means to start displaying after the processing at the time of starting supply of the operating power is executed. game machine.

According to the characteristic αK7, regardless of whether the predetermined storage area is initialized by the initialization means or not initialized, the specific display means It is possible to start the display in .

Feature αK8. A setting means (56th function to execute the processing of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the embodiment),
The initialization means initializes the predetermined storage area when the set value for use is set by the setting means or after the set value for use is set by the setting means. and
The gaming machine according to the feature αK7, wherein the setting of the set value to be used by the setting means occurs in a situation where the processing for starting supply of the operating power is being executed.

According to the feature αK8, regardless of whether the set value to be used is newly set or not, the It is possible to allow the display to start.

For the configuration of features αK1 to αK8, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions according to the features αF group, the features αG group, the features αH group, the features αI group, the features αJ group, and the features αK group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the game machine such as the above example, it is necessary to make the operation at the start of supply of operating power suitable, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic αL group>
Feature αL1. Specific display means (special figure display unit 37a, normal figure display unit 38a),
a specific display control means for controlling the display of the specific display means (a function of executing the processing of steps SC412 to SC414 in the main CPU 63);
Setting means (62nd to A function of executing the process of step SC216 of the main CPU 63 in the 63rd embodiment);
with
The specific display control means determines that the set value to be used has been set by the setting means, and that the set value or the operation is more advantageous than the set value before the supply of operating power is stopped. Based on the fact that a setting value that is more advantageous than the setting value before the power supply is stopped has been set by the setting means as the setting value to be used, and that the situation has become a suggestion target condition. , the display content of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started is determined according to the suggestion target situation 2 display distribution table 394) determined by the mode determining means (in the 62nd embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps SD402 to SD411 in the main CPU 63; in the 63rd embodiment, the main CPU 63 a function to execute the processing of step SD502).

According to the feature αL1, by confirming the display contents of the specific display means when the supply of the operating power is started, the new setting of the setting value to be used is performed, or the setting to be used is confirmed. It is possible to predict that the advantage of the value has become higher than or higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to predict the setting value by using the display contents of the specific display means, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Feature αL2. The mode determining means selects a set value that is more advantageous than the set value before the supply of operating power is stopped or a set value that is more advantageous than the set value before the supply of operating power is stopped. Determining the display content of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started based on the setting value set by the setting means as the setting value to be used in a determination mode corresponding to the suggestion target situation, and operating When the supply of operating power is started based on the fact that the setting means sets a set value lower than the advantage of the set value before the supply of power is stopped as the set value to be used A determination mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation for the display content of the specific display means (a mode of referring to the first display sorting table 391 for special figures, a mode of referring to the first display sorting table 393 for normal figures) The gaming machine according to feature αL1, characterized in that the determination is made by:

According to the feature αL2, when the advantage of the set value to be used becomes equal to or higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point or higher than the advantage of the set value up to that point, the determination mode corresponding to the suggested situation. determines the display content of the specific display means, and when the advantage of the set value to be used becomes lower than the set value up to that point, the specific display means is displayed in a determination mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation Display contents are determined. This makes it easier to predict whether or not the advantage of the set value to be used is greater than or higher than the advantage of the previous set value.

Feature αL3. The mode determination means determines the display content of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started based on the fact that the setting value to be used is not set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature αL2, wherein the decision is made in a decision mode corresponding to the situation.

According to the feature αL3, even if the setting value to be used is not newly set when the supply of the operating power is started, the supply of the operating power is started in a determined manner corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation. Therefore, if the display content of the specific display means is determined in a determination mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation, the situation will be used as a new setting value. It is possible to make it impossible to specify whether the setting is not performed or the advantage of the setting value to be used is lower than before.

Feature αL4. Any one of the characteristics αL1 to αL3, wherein the mode determining means determines the display content of the specific display means by lottery according to a lottery mode corresponding to the suggesting target situation in the case of the suggesting target situation. The gaming machine described in .

According to the feature αL4, it is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific display means in the suggestion target situation. This makes it possible to make it impossible to clearly specify whether or not the situation is the suggestion target even if the specific display means is confirmed.

Feature αL5. In the case of a non-suggestion target situation that is not the suggestion target situation, the mode determination means determines the display content of the specific display means by lottery according to a lottery mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation. The gaming machine according to feature αL4.

According to the feature αL5, it is possible to diversify the display contents of the specific display means in the non-suggestion target situation. This makes it possible to make it impossible to clearly specify whether or not the non-suggestion target situation exists even if the specific display means is confirmed.

Feature αL6. Display content that can be selected by lottery of the display content of the specific display means in a lottery mode corresponding to the suggestion target situation and display content of the specific display means by a lottery mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation is selected by lottery Common display content (1st to 3rd initial display for special figures, 1st to 3rd initial display for general maps) exists in any of the display contents that can be displayed, and the selection probability of the common display content is The gaming machine according to feature αL5, wherein the lottery mode corresponding to the suggested situation and the lottery mode corresponding to the non-suggested situation are different.

According to the feature αL6, since the common display content is displayed by the specific display means in both the suggestive target situation and the non-suggestive target situation, it is clear whether it is the suggestive target situation or the non-suggestive target situation. It is possible to make it impossible to identify On the other hand, since the selection probability of the common display content differs depending on whether it is a suggestive target situation or a non-suggestive target situation, the display content of the specific display means indicates whether it is a suggestive target situation or a non-suggestive target situation. It is possible to predict whether there is

Feature αL7. Display data setting means for setting display data in the display storage area (function for executing the processing of step S8915 in the main CPU 63),
The specific display control means controls the display of the specific display means so that a display corresponding to the display data stored in the display storage area is performed,
Initialization for initializing a predetermined storage area including the display storage area when the setting value for the use object is set by the setting means or after the setting value for the use object is set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to any one of features αL1 to αL6, characterized by comprising means (a function of executing the second RAM clearing process of the main CPU 63 in the 62nd to 63rd embodiments).

According to the feature αL7, when the setting value of the target to be used is set when the supply of the operating power is started, or when a predetermined storage area is initialized accompanying the setting, the target to be used is initialized. When the set value of is newly set, the game can be started in a state where the predetermined storage area is initialized. In this case, by having the configuration of the above characteristic αL1, by utilizing the situation in which the display storage area is initialized along with the initialization of the predetermined storage area, the display contents of the specific display means suggest the target situation It is possible to predict whether or not

Feature αL8. When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the supply of operating power is started (no information abnormality related to the main side RAM 65 has occurred, and the setting update display flag and the game stop flag have not been set to "1") (when the "RAM clearing operation" is performed under certain circumstances), another initialization means for initializing the predetermined storage area (the function of executing the first RAM clearing process of the main side CPU 63 in the 62nd to 63rd embodiments) with
The mode determination means determines the display content of the specific display means to correspond to the non-suggestion target situation when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the different initialization means and when the supply of operating power is started. The game machine according to feature αL7, characterized in that determination is made in a mode.

According to the feature αL8, when the supply of the operating power is started and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the predetermined storage area is initialized. can be started. In this case, when the predetermined storage area is initialized by the separate initialization means, the display content of the specific display means when the supply of operating power is started is determined in a determination mode corresponding to the non-suggestion target situation. Therefore, it becomes easier to predict whether or not the situation is a suggestion target situation.

Feature αL9. It is determined whether or not to give a privilege to a player, and if a privilege is to be given to the player, the privilege giving information (information of "1" set to a flag corresponding to the type of jackpot result) is stored in a predetermined manner. Grant determination means (function for executing the processing of step S508 in the main CPU 63) to be stored in the area;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) to a player based on the fact that the privilege granting information is stored in the predetermined storage area (function for executing the processing of steps S408 to S412 in the main side CPU 63 )When,
with
The gaming machine according to any one of features αL1 to αL8, wherein the specific display control means causes the specific display means to display the result of determination by the award determination means.

According to the feature αL9, the player's attention is drawn to the specific display means by displaying the result of determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player on the specific display means. In this case, by providing the configuration of the feature αL1, it is possible to obtain the above-described excellent effects by using the specific display means.

Feature αL10. The display content of the specific display means determined in the determination mode corresponding to the suggestion target situation is display content that is not displayed when the display corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means is performed by the specific display means. The gaming machine according to feature αL9, characterized in that:

According to the feature αL10, it is possible to distinguish the display content determined by the determination mode corresponding to the suggestion target situation from the display content corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination means.

Feature αL11. The specific display control means controls the display content determined by the mode determination means when the specific display means displays the display content determined by the mode determination means when the supply of operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics αL1 to αL10, wherein the display of the specific display means is started in a state where the display of .

According to the feature αL11, when the supply of the operating power is started, the display contents when the supply of the operating power is stopped before the display contents determined by the mode determining means are displayed are displayed by the specific display means. It is possible to prevent it from being done in

Note that for the configuration of features αL1 to αL11, features A1 to A15, features B1 to B7, features C1 to C5, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E6, features F1 to F3, features G1 to G18, features H1 to H7, features I1-I9, features J1-J4, features K1-K7, features L1-L20, features M1-M7, features N1-N6, features O1-O11, features P1-P12, features Q1-Q5, features R1- R17, features S1-S8, features T1-T13, features U1-U8, features V1-V6, features W1-W11, features X1-X11, features Y1-Y11, features Z1-Z10, features a1-a3, features b1- b7, features c1-c21, features d1-d10, features e1-e9, features f1-f6, features g1-g6, features h1-h13, features i1-i7, features j1-j6, features k1-k16, features l1- l5, features m1-m3, features n1-n10, features o1-o7, features p1-p7, features q1-q8, features r1-r7, features s1-s4, features t1-t5, features u1-u10, features v1- v8, features w1-w8, features x1-x6, features y1-y9, features z1-z6, features αA1-αA10, features αB1-αB6, features αC1-αC13, features αD1-αD9, features αE1-αE5, features αF1- Any one or more of αF9, features αG1 to αG10, features αH1 to αH11, features αI1 to αI8, features αJ1 to αJ14, features αK1 to αK8, and features αL1 to αL11 may be applied. As a result, it is possible to obtain a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the characteristic αL group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is equipped with a plate storage section for storing game balls given to a player in the front part of the gaming machine, and the game balls stored in the plate storage section are guided to the game ball launching device, It is shot toward the game area according to the player's shooting operation. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a ball entry portion provided in the game area, the game ball is paid out from the payout device to the plate storage portion, for example. Further, in a pachinko machine, there is also known a configuration in which an upper plate storage portion and a lower plate storage portion are provided as the plate storage portions. , and surplus game balls in the upper plate storage portion are discharged to the lower plate storage portion.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated to start a new game while medals are bet, the control means executes the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means Rotation of the reel is stopped by execution of rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the rotation of the reels is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

Here, in the gaming machines such as those exemplified above, it is necessary to improve the interest in games, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or to which each feature is applied is shown below.

Pachinko machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball shooting means for shooting game balls based on the operation of the operation means, ball passage for guiding the shot game balls to a predetermined game area, and game area A game machine provided with each game part arranged inside, and giving a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passing part of each game part.

A game machine such as a slot machine: equipped with a pattern display device for variably displaying a plurality of patterns, the variable display of the plurality of patterns is started by the operation of the start operation means, and the operation of the stop operation means is caused by the operation of the stop operation means. The game machine stops the variable display of the plurality of pictures after a predetermined period of time has passed, and gives a privilege to the player according to the pictures after the stop.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko machine, 12... Game machine main body, 14... Front door frame, 28... Launch operation device, 33... 1st operation opening, 34... 2nd operation opening, 35... Through gate, 37a... Special figure display part, 38a General map display section 49a Gate detection sensor 62 MPU 63 Main side CPU 65 Main side RAM 68a Setting key insertion section 68b Update button 68c Reset button 69a First notification Display device for 69b Second notification display device 69c Third notification display device 78 Power/emission control device 112 Management side CPU 117 History memory 171 Separate storage memory 181 186... History memory for settings 1 to 6, 191... First history memory, 192... Second history memory, 201... First notification display device, 201a to 201g... Display segment, 202... Second Notification display device 202a to 202g Display segment 203 Third notification display device 204 Fourth notification display device 221 Work area for specific control 222 Stack area for specific control 223 Work area for non-specific control 224 Stack area for non-specific control 231 Normal counter area 232 Opening/closing execution mode counter area 233 High frequency support mode counter area 234 Calculation result storage Area 241 Management RAM 251 Reset signal output unit 252 Program monitoring unit 266 Display IC 271 First display data buffer 273 Third display data buffer 311 Present area 312 Third 1 history area 313 second history area 314 third history area 321 to 324 display segment 325 setting correspondence storage area 325a to 325f first to sixth setting information storage area 326 setting Corresponding storage areas 326a to 326c First to third setting information storage areas 341 Setting reference area 342 Setting update area 352 Sound and light side MPU 353 Sound and light side CPU 356 RTC 357... Memory for RTC, 361... OFF confirmation flag, 371... Area to be cleared, 391... First display distribution table for special figures, 392... Second display distribution table for special figures, 393... For general maps First display sorting table, 394 . . . Second display sorting table for normal map.

Claims (1)

specific display means;
setting means for setting display correspondence information in a display correspondence storage area;
specific display control means for controlling display of the specific display means so as to perform display corresponding to the display correspondence information stored in the display correspondence storage area;
initialization means for executing initialization processing for initializing a predetermined storage area including the display-corresponding storage area based on the fact that an initialization operation is being performed when supply of operating power is started; When,
When the supply of the operating power is stopped in a predetermined game situation in which the predetermined game is in progress, and then the supply of the operating power is started, the display content of the specific display means is the same as before the supply of the operating power is stopped. means for rendering display content;
When the supply of operating power is stopped in a specific situation that is not the predetermined game situation and then the supply of operating power is started, the display content of the specific display means is changed to the initial state when the supply of operating power is started. A measure to display a specific corresponding display in both the first situation where the initialization operation is performed and the second situation where the initialization operation is not performed when the supply of operating power is started. setting means;
a history storage execution means for storing history information of a game corresponding to a predetermined event occurring by executing a game in a history storage means;
information deriving means for deriving mode information corresponding to game results using the history information stored in the history storage means;
mode information display control means for controlling display corresponding to the mode information derived by the information derivation means on the information display means;
a control means for executing various processes including a predetermined progress process for progressing the game;
with
The mode information display control means comprises means for performing control for sequentially executing display corresponding to each of the plurality of mode information derived by the information deriving means,
The control means is
a first predetermined process executing means for executing a first predetermined process among the various processes;
a second predetermined process executing means for executing a second predetermined process among the various processes;
a first predetermined storage area in which information is stored when the first predetermined process is executed;
a second predetermined storage area in which information is stored when the second predetermined process is executed;
with
The first predetermined process includes the predetermined progression process,
A gaming machine , wherein the second predetermined process includes a predetermined derivation process for deriving the mode information in the information deriving means .

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